G2A thru G2M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88602
www.vishay.com
26-Feb-02
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Glass Passivated Junction Rectifiers
Reverse Voltage
50 to 1000V
Forward Current 2.0A
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics
Ratings at 25C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol G2A
G2B
G2D
G2G
G2J
G2K
G2M
Unit
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
V
RRM
50
100
200
400
600
800
1000
V
Maximum RMS voltage
V
RMS
35
70
140
280
420
560
700
V
Maximum DC blocking voltage
V
DC
50
70
200
400
600
800
1000
V
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length at T
A
= 75C
I
F(AV)
2.0
A
Peak forward surge current 8.3ms single half sine-wave
I
FSM
50
A
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method)
Maximum full load reverse current, full cycle average
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length at T
A
= 100C
I
R(AV)
100
A
Typical thermal resistance
(1)
R
JA
55
C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range
T
J
, T
STG
65 to +175
C
Electrical Characteristics
Ratings at 25C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 2.0A
V
F
1.2
1.1
V
Maximum DC reverse current
T
A
= 25C
1.0
at rated DC blocking voltage
T
A
= 150C
I
R
100
A
Typical reverse recovery time at
I
F
= 0.5A, I
R
= 1.0A, I
rr
= 0.25A
t
rr
3.5
s
Typical junction capacitance at 4.0V, 1MHz
C
J
15
pF
Note: (1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
Features
High temperature metallurgically bonded
constructed rectifiers
Cavity-free glass passivated junction
Hermetically sealed package
2.0 ampere operation at T
A
=75C with no thermal runaway
Typical I
R
less than 0.1
A
Capable of meeting environmental standards of
MIL-S-19500
High temperature soldering guaranteed: 350C/10 seconds,
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length, 5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Mechanical Data
Case: JEDEC DO-204AP Solid glass body
Terminals: Solder plated axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position: Any Weight: 0.02 oz., 0.56 g
Packaging Codes Options:
1 4K per Bulk box, 40k/ carton
4 4.5K per 13" reel (52.4mm Tape), 18K/carton
23 3K per Ammo mag. (52.4mm Tape), 27K/carton
Patented*
0.034 (0.86)
0.028 (0.71)
DIA.
0.150 (3.8)
0.100 (2.5)
DIA.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.240 (6.1)
MAX.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
DO-204AP
*
Brazed-lead assembly is covered by Patent No. 3,930,306
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
G2A thru G2M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com
Document Number 88602
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26-Feb-02
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves
(T
A
= 25C unless otherwise noted)
0
20
10
30
40
50
1
100
10
Fig. 2 Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Number of Cycles at 60 H
Z
0
2.0
1.0
1.5
25
0
50
75
100
125
150
175
Fig. 1 Maximum Forward Current
Derating Curve
A
verage Forward Rectified Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (
C)
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
0.2
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 3 Typical Instantaneous
Forward Characteristics
0
20
60
40
100
80
Fig. 4 Typical Reverse Characteristics
Instantaneous Reverse Current (
A)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
0.5
60H
Z
Resistive or
Inductive Load
T
J
= T
J
max.
8.3ms Single Half Sine-Wave
(JEDEC Method)
0.01
0.1
10
1
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
T
J
= 125
C
T
J
= 25
C
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
1
10
100
30
10
1
0.01
0.1
10
1
T
J
= 75
C
Fig. 5 Typical Junction Capacitance
10
20
Capacitance Load
Inductive Load
Ipk/I
AV
= 5.0
T
J
= 25
C
f = 1.0MH
Z
V
sig
= 50mVp -- p
T
J
= 25
C
T
J
= 150
C
Pulse Width = 300
s
1% Duty Cycle
0.375 (9.5mm)
Lead Length
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