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General Specifications
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Configuration | |||
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Single | Only one diode is built in the chip. | ||
Array | Diode arrays are composed of multiple discrete (usually unconnected) diodes on a single silicon chip. | ||
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Life Cycle Stage | This is the current product lifecycle stage, as defined by EIA-724. | ||
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Introduction | Product planning or design is underway. Samples may or may not exist. Specification changes may occur and planned introduction dates may be delayed. Orders and product shipments are not permitted. This stage is not part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
New Product | Production is beginning to ramp up. Limited quantities are available. Orders and shipments are permitted. This stage is part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Rapid Growth | Production is increasing rapidly. Manufacturing capacity is being added. Orders and shipments are permitted. This stage is part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Maturity | Product growth has stabilized or peaked. Product quality is very high. Orders and shipments are permitted. Product is recommended for use in new designs. This stage is part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Saturation | Sales and capacity have peaked. Orders and shipments are permitted. This stage is part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Not Recommended (Declining) | Capacity is beginning to decline. Orders and shipments are permitted, but devices are not recommended for new designs. This stage is part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Phase Out | Capacity is declining rapidly. A formal discontinuance notice may be issued. Limitations on shipments can occur, but orders are still allowed. Devices are not considered for new designs. This stage is part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Last Shipments | Final shipments are made for existing orders. New orders are limited to existing or residual inventories. Manufacturing capacity limitations may exist. This stage is not part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Removed | Devices are unavailable. Product inventories and all supporting hardware, software, and documentation have been removed. New orders and new shipments are not permitted. This stage is not part of the EIA-724 product life cycle data model. | ||
Other | Other unlisted life cycle stages. | ||
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RoHS Compliance
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RoHS Compliant | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl, and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS will become effective on July 1, 2006. | ||
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Performance
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Regulator Current (IP) | Regulator current (IP) is the maximum current that the CLD can produce. | ||
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Min Dynamic Impedance (ZT) | Minimum dynamic impedance (ZT) is the minimum impedance at the typical operating voltage. | ||
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Max Limiting Voltage (VL) | Maximum limiting voltage (VL ) is maximum voltage that can be applied to the CLD. | ||
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PD | This is the maximum permissible power dissipation (PD) per output (in W) of the diode at specified ambient temperature. Power dissipation is the power dissipated by the diode while in the ON state. | ||
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Tj | Junction operating temperature (Tj) is the range of temperatures over which the diode is designed to operate. | ||
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Packaging
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Package Type | |||
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DO-4 | DO-4 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-5 | DO-5 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-8 | DO-8 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-9 | DO-9 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-15 | DO-15 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-27 | DO-27 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-34 | DO-34 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-35 | DO-35 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-41 | DO-41 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DO-201 | DO-201 is a diode outline (DO) package. | ||
DPAK | Discrete package or deca-watt (DPAK). | ||
D2PAK | D2PAK is large surface mounted package that include a heat sink. | ||
MELF | Metal electrode leadless face (MELF) component diodes have metallized terminals at each end of a cylindrical body. MELF components are designed to fit the same footprints as flat components. MELF packages are available on plastic tape and reel. | ||
QuadroMELF | QuadroMELF diodes have a square cross section to provide better on board stability and greater "pick and place" accuracy. | ||
MicroMELF | MicroMELF is the smallest version of MELF. | ||
MiniMELF | MiniMELF is a miniature version of MELF. | ||
POWERMITE® 3 | Powermite®3 is a compact, high power density surface mount rectifier package that offers low thermal resistance. Powermite®3 is a registered trademark of Diodes, Inc. | ||
SC-59 | SC-59 is a plastic surface mounted package with three leads. | ||
SC-74 | SC-74 is a plastic surface mounted package with three leads. | ||
SC-76 | SC-76 is a plastic surface mounted package with three leads. | ||
SMA | Subminiature-A (SMA) connectors are intended for use on semi-rigid cables in components. They directly interface the cable dielectric without air gaps. They are not intended for permanent connections. | ||
SMB | Subminiature-N (SMB) connectors are snap-mount connectors that are available either in 50Ù or 75Ù impedances. They are used for frequencies from DC to 4GHz. | ||
SOD-80 | SOD-80 is a plastic, surface mounted, small outline diode (SOD) package with two leads. | ||
SOD-106 | SOD-106 is a small outline diode (SOD) package. | ||
SOD-123 | SOD-123 is a small outline diode (SOD) package. | ||
SOD-323 | SOD-323 is a small outline diode (SOD) package. | ||
SOD-523 | SOD-523 is a small outline diode (SOD) package. | ||
SOT23 | SOT23 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package with three leads. | ||
SOT26 | SOT26 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
SOT89 | SOT89 is a plastic, surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package with three leads and a collector pad for good heat transfer. Unlike other packages, SOT89 lead posts are up-set and not down-set. SOT89 is designed for medium power and high-speed switching applications. It is also used in applications that feature very low RDS (on), no secondary breakdown, and direct interface to complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) and transistor-transistor logic (TTL). | ||
SOT143 | SOT143 is a plastic, surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package with four leads. | ||
SOT223 | SOT223 is a plastic, surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package with four leads and a heat sink. During soldering, the formed leads absorb thermal stress and eliminate the possibility of damage to the die. The encapsulation material enhances device reliability, allowing SOT223 to provide excellent performance in environments with high temperatures and humidity levels. SOT223 provides power dissipation of 1W ~ 1.5W. | ||
SOT323 | SOT323 is a plastic, surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package with three leads. | ||
SOT343 | SOT343 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
SOT346 | SOT346 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
SOT353 | SOT353 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
SOT363 | SOT363 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
SOT416 | SOT416 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
SOT457 | SOT457 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
SOT523 | SOT523 is a surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package. | ||
TO-3 | TO-3 is a transistor outline (TO) package. | ||
TO-66 | TO-66 is a transistor outline (TO) package. | ||
TO-92 | TO-92 is a single in-line, transistor outline (TO) package that is often used for low power devices. One of the oldest power packages, TO-92 is suitable for applications in office and communication equipment. | ||
TO-202 | TO-202 is a transistor outline (TO) package. | ||
TO-220 | TO-220 is a transistor outline (TO) package that is suitable for high power, medium current, and fast-switching power devices. TO-220 is used in home appliances, office and industrial equipment, and personal and consumer electronics. A package variant, TO-220 Full Pack, includes a fully encapsulated heat sink that does not require extra hardware for electrical isolation. TO-220 Full Pack has the same footprint as TO-220, provides electrical isolation up to 5 KV, and is often used in motor drive applications and power supplies. | ||
TO-237 | TO-237 is a transistor outline (TO) package. | ||
TO-247 | TO-247 is a transistor outline (TO) package. | ||
Other | Other unlisted or proprietary diode packages. | ||
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Pin Count | The number of physical connection points (e.g., pins, pads, balls) on the package. | ||
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Number of Diodes in Package | The number of diodes embedded in the chip (package). | ||
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