FAIRCHILD S3K

S3A-S3M
S3A - S3M
Features
•
Low profile package.
•
Glass passivated junction.
SMC/DO-214AB
COLOR BAND DENOTES CATHODE
General Purpose Rectifiers
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Symbol
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Parameter
Value
Units
3A
3B
3D
3G
3J
3K
3M
50
100
200
400
600
800
1000
VRRM
Maximum Repetitive Reverse Voltage
IF(AV)
Average Rectified Forward Current, @ TA = 100°C
IFSM
Non-repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
8.3 ms Single Half-Sine-Wave
Storage Temperature Range
-55 to +150
°C
Operating Junction Temperature
-55 to +150
°C
Tstg
TJ
V
3.0
A
100
A
*These ratings are limiting values above which the serviceability of any semiconductor device may be impaired.
Thermal Characteristics
Symbol
Value
Units
PD
Power Dissipation
Parameter
2.6
W
RθJA
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient*
47
°C/W
Device
Units
*Device mounted on FR-4 PCB 0.013 mm.
Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Parameter
3A
VF
Forward Voltage @ 3.0 A
trr
Reverse Recovery Time
IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A, Irr = 0.25 A
Reverse Current @ rated VR
TA = 25°C
TA = 125°C
Total Capacitance
VR = 4.0 V, f = 1.0 MHz
IR
CT
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3B
3D
3G
3J
3K
3M
1.2
V
2.5
µs
5.0
250
µA
µA
60
pF
S3A-S3M, Rev. C
(continued)
4
100
3.5
Forward Current, IF [A]
Average Rectified Forward Current, IF [A]
Typical Characteristics
3
2.5
SINGLE PHASE
HALF WAVE
60HZ
RESISTIVE OR
INDUCTIVE LOAD
P.C.B. MOUNTED
ON 0.3x 0.3"
(8.0x8.0mm)
COPPER PAD AREAS
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
50
60
70
1
TJ = 25º C
µs
Pulse Width = 300µ
2% Duty Cycle
0.1
0.01
0.6
80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Lead Temperature [ºC]
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curve
0.7
120
1.2
1.3
100
100
T A = 125 º C
80
60
40
8.3mm Single Half Sine-Wave
20 JEDEC Method
0
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
Forward Voltage, VF [V]
Figure 2. Forward Voltage Characteristics
Reverse Current, IR [mA]
Peak Forward Surge Current, IFSM [A]
10
1
2
5
10
20
50
Number of Cycles at 60Hz
1
TA = 25 º C
0.1
100
Figure 3. Non-Repetitive Surge Current
10
0
20
40
60
80
100
R everse Voltage, VR[V]
120
140
Figure 4. Reverse Current vs Reverse Voltage
Total Capacitance, CT [pF]
100
50
TJ = 25º C
10
5
1
5
10
Reverse Voltage, VR [V]
50
100
Figure 5. Total Capacitance
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S3A-S3M, Rev. C
S3A-S3M
General Purpose Rectifiers
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