RG3A thru RG3M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Glass Passivated Fast Switching Rectifier
Case Style G3
1.0 (25.4)
MIN
ted*Features
aten
P
Reverse Voltage 50 to 1000V
Forward Current 3.0A
• High temperature metallurgically bonded construction
• Hermetically sealed package
• Cavity-free glass passivated junction
• 3.0 ampere operation at TA=55°C with no thermal runaway
• Typical IR less than 0.1µA
• Capable of meeting environmental standards of
MIL-S-19500
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
350°C/10 seconds, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length,
5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
0.250 (6.3)
0.170 (4.3)
DIA.
0.300 (7.6)
MAX.
Mechanical Data
0.052 (1.32)
1.0 (25.4)
MIN
0.048 (1.22)
DIA.
Case: Solid glass body
Terminals: Solder plated axial leads, solderable per MILSTD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.04 ounce, 1.1 grams
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
*Brazed-lead assembly is covered by Patent No. 3,930,306
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics
Parameter
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
RG3A
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” (9.5mm) lead length at TA=55°C
IF(AV)
3.0
A
Peak forward surge current
8.3ms single half sine-wave superimposed
on rated load (JEDEC Method)
IFSM
100
A
Maximum average reverse current, TA=25°C
at rated peak reverse voltage
TA=100°C
IR(AV)
2.0
100
µA
RΘJA
55
°C/W
-65 to +175
°C
Typical thermal resistance
(1)
RG3B RG3D RG3G
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG
Electrical Characteristics
RG3J
RG3K RG3M
Unit
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 3.0A
VF
1.3
V
Maximum DC reverse current
at rated DC blocking voltage
IR
5.0
µA
Maximum reverse recovery time at
at IF=0.5A, IR=1.0A, Irr=0.25A
trr
Typical junction capacitance at 4.0V, 1MHz
CJ
150
250
40
400
500
ns
pF
Note:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375” (9.5mm) lead length, with both leads attached to heat sink
Document Number 88695
08-Feb-02
www.vishay.com
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