Data Sheet
3.0 Amp MINIATURE
PLASTIC SILICON RECTIFIERS
Thermal Resistance
Thermal Resistance (
o
C/Watt)
Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Lead Length (mm)
Forward Voltage (V)
Peak Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Forward Current Derating Curve
Amps
T
J
= 175°C
°
PW = 8.3ms
LL = 10mm
Resistive Load
Capacitive Load
Ratings at
25 Deg. C ambient
temperature
unless otherwise
specified.
Single Phase Half
Wave, 60 Hz
Resistive or
Inductive Load.
For Capacitive
Load, Derate
Current by 20%.
Number of Cycles @ 60 Hz
Ambient Temperature (°C)
°
NOTES:
1. Measured @ 1 MHz and applied reverse voltage of 4.0V.
2. Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient, Jedec Method.
3. .375", (9.5mm) lead lengths.
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BY251 . . . 255 Series
Forward Current (A)
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