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Glass Passivated Junction Rectifier
GP15A thru GP15M
Vishay General Semiconductor
FEATURES
Superectifier structure for high reliability
application
Cavity-free glass-passivated junction
Low forward voltage drop
Low leakage current, IR less than 0.1 μA
High forward surge capability
Meets environmental standard MIL-S-19500
Solder dip 275 °C max. 10 s, per JESD 22-B106
AEC-Q101 qualified
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and in
accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in general purpose rectification of power supplies,
inverters, converters and freewheeling diodes for both
consumer and automotive applications.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-204AC, molded epoxy over glass body
Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
Base P/N-E3 - RoHS compliant, commercial grade
Base P/NHE3 - RoHS compliant, AEC-Q101 qualified
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102
E3 suffix meets JESD 201 class 1A whisker test, HE3 suffix
meets JESD 201 class 2 whisker test
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 1.5 A
VRRM 50 V to 1000 V
IFSM 50 A
IR5.0 μA
VF1.1 V
TJ max. 175 °C
DO-204AC (DO-15)
SUPERECTIFIER
®
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL GP15A GP15B GP15D GP15G GP15J GP15K GP15M UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 35 70 140 280 420 560 700 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length at TA = 55 °C IF(AV) 1.5 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half-sine
wave superimposed on rated load IFSM 50 A
Maximum full load reverse current, full cycle
average 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length at TA = 55 °C IR(AV) 100 μA
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 65 to + 175 °C
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Note
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient and from junction to lead at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length, PCB mounted
Note
(1) AEC-Q101 qualified
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL GP15A GP15B GP15D GP15G GP15J GP15K GP15M UNIT
Maximum
instantaneous
forward voltage
1.5 A VF1.1 V
Maximum reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage
TA = 25 °C
IR
5.0
μA
TA = 150 °C 200
Typical reverse
recovery time
IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 V,
Irr = 0.25 A trr 3.5 μs
Typical junction
capacitance 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ15 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL GP15A GP15B GP15D GP15G GP15J GP15K GP15M UNIT
Typical thermal resistance
RJA (1) 45
°C/W
RJL (1) 20
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
GP15J-E3/54 0.425 54 4000 13" diameter paper tape and reel
GP15J-E3/73 0.425 73 2000 Ammo pack packaging
GP15JHE3/54 (1) 0.425 54 4000 13" diameter paper tape and reel
GP15JHE3/73 (1) 0.425 73 2000 Ammo pack packaging
025 50 100
75 125 150 175
0
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.50
1.25
Average Forward Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
60 Hz
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
110 100
10
20
30
40
50
0
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
TJ = TJ Max.
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
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Fig. 3 - Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance
Fig. 6 - Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
10
1
0.1
0.01
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
TJ = 150 °C
TJ = 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 μs
1 % Duty Cycle
020 40 60 80 100
0.01
0.1
1
10
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (μA)
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 75 °C
110 100
10
1
100
Reverse Voltage (V)
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
Junction Capacitance (pF)
0.01 0.1 101 100
0.1
10
100
1
t - Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
DO-204AC (DO-15)
0.034 (0.86)
0.028 (0.71)
DIA.
0.140 (3.6)
0.104 (2.6)
DIA.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.300 (7.6)
0.230 (5.8)
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
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