1N4148 / 1N4448

FAST SWITCHING DIODE

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Features

Mechanical Data

Fast Switching Speed

General Purpose Rectification
Silicon Epitaxial Planar Construction
Lead Free Finish, RoHS Compliant (Note 2)

Case: DO-35
Case Material: Glass
Moisture Sensitivity: Level 1 per J-STD-020D
Leads: Solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method 208
Terminals: Finish Sn96.5Ag3.5. Solderable per MIL-STD202, Method 208
Polarity: Cathode Band
Marking: Type Number
Ordering Information: See Page 2
Weight: 0.13 grams (approximate)

Maximum Ratings

@TA = 25C unless otherwise specified

Characteristic
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage

Symbol
VRM
VRRM
VRWM
VR
VR(RMS)
IFM
IO

Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage

Working Peak Reverse Voltage
DC Blocking Voltage
RMS Reverse Voltage
Forward Continuous Current (Note 1)
Average Rectified Output Current (Note 1)
Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current

@ t = 1.0s
@ t = 1.0s

1N4148
100

1N4448

Unit
V

75

53
300

500
150
1.0
2.0

IFSM

V
mA
mA
A

Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic
Power Dissipation (Note 1)
Derate Above 25C
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient Air (Note 1)
Operating and Storage Temperature Range

Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic
Maximum Forward Voltage

Symbol

Value
500
1.68
300
-65 to +175

PD
RJA
TJ , TSTG

@TA = 25C unless otherwise specified

Symbol
1N4148
1N4448
1N4448

VFM

Min

0.62

Max
1.0
0.72
1.0

Unit
V

Maximum Peak Reverse Current

IRM

5.0
50
30
25

Total Capacitance

CT

4.0

A
A
A
nA
pF

Reverse Recovery Time

trr

4.0

ns

Notes:

Unit
mW
mW/C
C/W
C

Test Condition
IF = 10mA
IF = 5.0mA
IF = 100mA
VR = 75V
VR = 70V, TJ = 150C
VR = 20V, TJ = 150C
VR = 20V
VR = 0, f = 1.0MHz
IF = 10mA to IR =1.0mA
VR = 6.0V, RL = 100

1. Valid provided that device terminals are kept at ambient temperature.

2. EC Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) revision 13.2.2003. Glass and high temperature solder exemptions applied where applicable,
see EU Directive Annex Notes 5 and 7.

1N4148 / 1N4448
Document number: DS12019 Rev. 7 - 2

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10,000

100
IR, LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)

IF, INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD CURRENT (mA)

1,000

10

1.0

0.1

100

10

VR = 20V

0.01
0

1
0

0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
VF, INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD VOLTAGE (V)
Fig. 1 Typical Forward Characteristics

Ordering Information

100
200
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (C)
Fig. 2 Leakage Current vs. Junction Temperature

(Note 3)

Part Number
1N4148-A
1N4148-T
1N4448-A
1N4448-T
Notes:

1,000

Case
DO-35
DO-35
DO-35
DO-35

Packaging
10K/Ammo Pack
10K/Tape & Reel, 13-inch
10K/Ammo Pack
10K/Tape & Reel, 13-inch

3. For packaging details, go to our website at http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02007.pdf.

Package Outline Dimensions

Dim
A
B
C
D

DO-35
Min
25.40

All Dimensions in mm

Max

4.00
0.60
2.00

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1N4148 / 1N4448
Document number: DS12019 Rev. 7 - 2

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March 2008
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