RL156G overview
RL156G is a component documented by Rectron Semiconductor. The PDF description identifies it as "GLASS PASSIVATED JUNCTION PLASTIC RECTIFIER (VOLTAGE RANGE 50 to 1000 Volts CURRENT 1.5 Amperes)." This guide condenses the most useful engineering information from the available PDF so that designers and sourcing teams can identify the checks that still need confirmation in the original document.
Datasheet snapshot
- Manufacturer: Rectron Semiconductor
- Part number: RL156G
- Category: IC
- Datasheet length: 2 Pages
Key features noted in the PDF
- Low cost * Low leakage * Low forward voltage drop * High current capability
Specifications and operating details
The following points were extracted from the PDF text. Check the associated conditions, notes and limits in the complete document before using a value in a design.
- Single phase, half wave, 60 Hz, resistive or inductive load.
- RL151G THRU RL157G DO-15 MAXIMUM RA TINGS (At TA = 25 o C unless otherwise noted) NOTES : Measured at 1 MHZ and applied reverse voltage of 4.0 volts ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (At TA = 25 o C unless otherwise noted) Dimensions in inches an.
- 1 - TYPICAL FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT, (A) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, ( ) DERATING CURVE 1.5 1.2 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 Single Phase Half Wave 60Hz Resistive or Inductive Load FIG.
- 3 - MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE FORWARD PEAK FORWARD SURGE CURRENT, (A) NUMBER OF CYCLES AT 60Hz SURGE CURRENT 1 2 4 6 8 10 20 40 6080100 8.3ms Single Half Sine-Wave (JEDED Method) JUNCTION CAPACITANCE, (pF) FIG.
- 5 - TYPICAL JUNCTION CAPACITANCE REVERSE VOLTAGE, ( V ) 200 100 .1 .2 .4 1.0 2 4 10 20 40 100 TJ = 25 TJ = 100 TJ = 25 FIG.
- 4 - TYPICAL REVERSE CHARACTERISTICS INSTANTANEOUS REVERSE CURRENT, (uA) PERCENT OF RATED PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, (%) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 .01 .04 1.0 FIG.
- 2 - TYPICAL INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD CHARACTERISTICS INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD VOLTAGE, (V) TJ = 25 Pulse Width=300us 1% Duty Cycle CURRENT, (A) 1.0 .04 .02 .01
Topics covered by the datasheet
The document includes sections related to:
- FEATURES
Engineering review checklist
- Confirm repetitive reverse voltage, average forward current, surge current and leakage at the intended temperature.
- Check forward-voltage loss and reverse-recovery behavior at the actual current and switching frequency.
- Review package thermal resistance, copper area, polarity marking and transient derating before layout release.
Always confirm values against the latest manufacturer-controlled datasheet, especially when qualifying a substitute or releasing a production BOM.
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Source attribution
Adapted from the PDF associated with this DigiCamel model page.
Source model URL: https://www.digicamel.com/product.php?slug=rl156g-rectron-semiconductor