1. General Information & Manufacturer:

️· Manufacturer: RFE International
️· Date of Document: 09-08-2022
️· Contact Information: Tel (949) 833-1988, Fax (949) 833-1788, E-mail sales@rfeinc.com

2. Product Overview

️· The document details the electrical characteristics, graphs, and physical dimensions of a series of diodes.
️· The diodes are likely Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) or similar protection diodes given the focus on peak pulse power, surge current handling, and clamping voltage.

3. Electrical Characteristics

️· Key Parameters: The datasheet details the following:
- Peak Pulse Power: The maximum power the diode can handle for a short pulse. (Fig 1 shows a curve)
- Pulse Waveform: Defines how pulse power is measured, relating it to initial junction temperature.
- Clamping Voltage: (Not explicitly stated but implied in pulse power and surge current descriptions).
- Non-Repetitive Surge Current: The maximum surge current the diode can withstand for a single, non-repetitive event. (Fig 5)
- Junction Temperature: Key in the ratings.
- Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (VRRM): Not present in this document.
️· Graphs: The datasheet includes graphical representations of:
- Peak Pulse Power vs. Pulse Width (Fig 1)
- Pulse Waveform (Fig 3) - Defines the test conditions for pulse measurements.
- Power Derating Curve (Fig 4) - Shows how the power handling capacity changes with ambient temperature.
- Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current vs. Number of Cycles (Fig 5)

4. Typical Characteristics

️· The document provides typical characteristics and notes that these values are representative.

5. Outline Dimensions

️· Package Type: DO-204AC (DO-15)
️· Dimensions (in mm):
- A: 5.80 - 7.60
- B: 2.60 - 3.60
- C: 25.4 (likely length, not a diameter)
- D: 0.70 - 0.90

6. Key Features/Applications (Implied)

️· Protection: The datasheet strongly suggests these diodes are for protecting circuits from voltage transients, surges, and spikes.
️· Applications: Likely used in power supplies, I/O interfaces, communication equipment, and other circuits where transient voltage protection is needed.



Observations and Possible Missing Information:

️· Specific Part Numbers: The document does *not* list specific part numbers for the different diodes within the series. It's a general datasheet covering a range of devices.
️· Absolute Maximum Ratings Table: A table summarizing all the absolute maximum ratings (e.g., VRRM, peak forward surge current, power dissipation, operating/storage temperature) would be helpful.
️· Electrical Characteristics Table: A table showing the typical electrical characteristics (e.g., breakdown voltage, clamping voltage, leakage current) for each specific part number would make the datasheet more user-friendly.
️· Datasheet scope: This is a general datasheet; specific diodes within this series may have differing characteristics.