VS-1N5820, VS-1N5820-M3
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Schottky Rectifier, 3.0 A
FEATURES
• Low profile, axial leaded outline
• High frequency operation
• Very low forward voltage drop
• High purity, high temperature epoxy
encapsulation for enhanced mechanical
strength and moisture resistance
• Guard ring for enhanced ruggedness and long
term reliability
• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
• Designed and qualified for commercial level
• Halogen-free according to IEC 61249-2-21 definition
(-M3 only)
DESCRIPTION
The VS-1N5820... axial leaded Schottky rectifier has been
optimized for very low forward voltage drop, with moderate
leakage. Typical applications are in switching power
supplies, converters, freewheeling diodes, and reverse
battery protection.
PRODUCT SUMMARY
Package DO-201AD (C-16)
IF(AV) 3 A
VR20 V
VF at IFSee Electrical table
IRM max. 20 mA at 100 °C
TJ max. 150 °C
Diode variation Single die
EAS See Electrical table
Cathode Anode
C-16
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTICS VALUES UNITS
IF(AV) Rectangular waveform 3.0 A
VRRM 20 V
IFSM tp = 5 μs sine 450 A
VF3 Apk, TJ = 25 °C 0.475 V
TJRange - 65 to 150 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
PARAMETER SYMBOL VS-1N5820 VS-1N5820-M3 UNITS
Maximum DC reverse voltage VR20 20 V
Maximum working peak reverse voltage VRWM
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average forward current IF(AV) 50 % duty cycle at TL = 114 °C, rectangular waveform
With cooling fins 3.0
A
Maximum peak one cycle
non-repetitive surge current at TJ = 25 °C IFSM
5 µs sine or 3 µs rect. pulse Following any rated load
condition and with rated
VRRM applied
450
10 ms sine or 6 ms rect. pulse 90
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Note
(1) Pulse width < 300 μs, duty cycle < 2 %
Note
(1) thermal runaway condition for a diode on its own heatsink
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS TYP. MAX. UNITS
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM (1) 3 A TJ = 25 °C 0.41 0.475 V
9.4 A 0.49 0.85
Maximum reverse leakage current IRM (1) TJ = 25 °C VR = Rated VR
0.05 2.0 mA
TJ = 100 °C 8.1 20
Typical junction capacitance CTVR = 5 VDC (test signal range 100 kHz to 1 MHz), 25 °C 350 -pF
Typical series inductance LSMeasured lead to lead 5 mm from package body 9.0 -nH
Maximum voltage rate of change dV/dt Rated VR- 10 000 V/µs
THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction and storage
temperature range TJ (1), TStg - 65 to 150 °C
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to lead RthJL With fin 20 x 20 (0.79 x 0.79) 1.0 thick 34
°C/W
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to ambient RthJA
DC operation
Without cooling fin 80
Approximate weight 1.2 g
0.042 oz.
Marking device Case style C-16 1N5820
dPtot
dTJ
------------- 1
RthJA
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Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Typical Peak Reverse Current vs.
Reverse Voltage
Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance vs.
Reverse Voltage
Fig. 4 - Typical Average Forward Current vs.
Allowable Lead Temperature
Fig. 5 - Maximum Average Forward Dissipation vs.
Average Forward Current
Fig. 6 - Maximum Peak Surge Forward Current vs.
Pulse Duration
Note
(1) Formula used: TC = TJ - (Pd + PdREV) x RthJC;
Pd = Forward power loss = IF(AV) x VFM at (IF(AV)/D) (see fig. 6); PdREV = Inverse power loss = VR1 x IR (1 - D)
IF - Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
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0.1
1
10
100
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
TJ = 150 °C
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
I
R
- Reverse Current (mA)
V
R
- Reverse Voltage (V)
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0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0 5 10 15 20
TJ = 150 °C
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 100 °C
TJ = 75 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 50 °C
CT - Junction Capacitance (pF)
VR - Reverse Voltage (V)
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100
1000
0 5 10 15 20
TJ = 25 °C
Allowable Lead Temperature (°C)
IF(AV) - Average Forward Current (A)
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90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
DC
see note (1)
Square wave
(D = 0.5)
Average Forward Current - IF(AV) (A)
Average Power Loss (W)
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0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
DC
RMS Limit
D = 0.20
D = 0.25
D = 0.33
D = 0.50
D = 0.75
tp - Square Wave Pulse Duration (µs)
IFSM - Non-Repetitive Surge Current (A)
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10
100
1000
10 100 1000 10 000
At Any Rated Load Condition
And With rated VRRM Applied
Following Surge
TJ = 25 °C
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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N QUANTITY PER T/R MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY PACKAGING DESCRIPTION
VS-1N5820 500 500 Bulk
VS-1N5820TR 1200 1200 Tape and reel
VS-1N5820-M3 500 500 Bulk
VS-1N5820TR-M3 1200 1200 Tape and reel
1
- Part number: 3 A, 20 V
2
- TR = Tape and reel package
None = Bulk package
Device code
2 3
1N5820 TRVS- -M3
- Vishay Semiconductors product
None = Lead (Pb)-free and RoHS compliant
-M3 = Halogen-free, RoHS compliant, and terminations lead (Pb)-free
- Environmental digit
3
4
14
LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensions www.vishay.com/doc?95242
Part marking information www.vishay.com/doc?95304
Packaging information www.vishay.com/doc?95338
Outline Dimensions
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Axial DO-204AL (DO-41)
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)
2.70 (0.106)
2.29 (0.090) DIA.
2.70 (0.106)
2.29 (0.090) DIA.
0.86 (0.034)
0.72 (0.028)
(2 places)
27.0 (1.06) MIN.
(2 places)
5.21 (0.205)
MAX.
5.21 (0.205)
MAX.
27.0 (1.06) MIN.
(2 places)
1.27 (0.050) MAX.
Flash (2 places)
DIA.
0.86 (0.034)
0.72 (0.028)
(2 places)
DIA.
Cathode band
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