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1N4148

Switching Diode

The 1N4148 is a switching diode from onsemi. View the full 1N4148 datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official 1N4148 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

onsemi

Category

Switches

Package

DO-204AH, DO-35, Axial

1N4148 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Capacitance @ Vr, F4pF @ 0V, 1MHz
Current - Average Rectified (Io)200mA
Reverse Leakage Current5 µA @ 75 V
Mounting TypeThrough Hole
Operating Temperature - Junction-55°C ~ 175°C
Package / CaseDO-204AH, DO-35, Axial
PackagingBulk
Reverse Recovery Time4 ns
Clock SpeedSmall Signal =< 200mA (Io), Any Speed Hz
Standard Pack Qty5000
Supplier Device PackageDO-35
Diode TechnologyStandard
Reverse Voltage (Max)100 V
Forward Voltage (Max)1 V @ 10 mA

1N4148 Overview

Part: Microsemi 1N4148-1

Type: Glass Axial Switching Diode

Description: A JEDEC registered switching/signal diode featuring internal metallurgical bonded construction, very fast switching speeds, low capacitance, and hermetically sealed in a double-plug DO-35 package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: Up to 75 V (Working Peak Reverse Voltage)
  • Operating temperature: -65 to +175 °C
  • Average Rectified Current: 200 mA @ TA = 75 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 100 V (Breakdown Voltage)
  • Max continuous current: 200 mA (Average Rectified Current @ TA = 75 °C)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: +175 °C

Key Specs:

  • Forward Voltage (VF1): 0.8 V @ IF = 10 mA
  • Forward Voltage (VF2): 1.2 V @ IF = 100 mA
  • Reverse Recovery Time (trr): 5 ns (IF = IR = 10 mA, RL = 100 Ohms)
  • Reverse Current (IR1): 25 nA @ 20 V
  • Reverse Current (IR2): 0.5 μA @ 75 V
  • Capacitance (C): 4.0 pF @ VR = 0 V, f = 1 MHz
  • Capacitance (C): 2.8 pF @ VR = 1.5 V, f = 1 MHz

Features:

  • Popular JEDEC registered 1N4148 number.
  • Hermetically sealed glass construction.
  • Metallurgically bonded.
  • Double plug construction.
  • Very low capacitance.
  • Very fast switching speeds with minimal reverse recovery times.
  • JAN, JANTX, and JANTXV qualifications are available per MIL-PRF-19500/116.

Applications:

  • High frequency data lines.
  • RS-232 & RS-422 interface networks.
  • Ethernet 10 base T.
  • Low capacitance steering or blocking.
  • LAN.
  • Computers.

Package:

  • DO-35 (DO-204AH)
  • DO-213AA
  • UB (surface mount)
  • UB2 (2-Pin surface mount)
  • UBC (Ceramic Lid surface mount)

1N4148 Features

  • Popular JEDEC registered 1N4148 number.
  • Hermetically sealed glass construction.
  • Metallurgically bonded.
  • Double plug construction.
  • Very low capacitance.
  • Very fast switching speeds with minimal reverse recovery times.
  • JAN, JANTX, and JANTXV qualifications are available per MIL-PRF-19500/116.
  • MSP screening is also available in reference to MIL-PRF-19500 (JANS). (See part nomenclature for all available options.)
  • RoHS compliant version available (commercial grade only).

1N4148 Applications

  • High frequency data lines.
  • Small size for high density mounting using flexible thru-hole leads (see package illustration).
  • RS-232 & RS-422 interface networks.
  • Ethernet 10 base T.
  • Low capacitance steering or blocking.
  • LAN.
  • Computers.

1N4148 Pin Configuration

1N4148 Pinout

Package: DO-35 (DO-204AH) — 2-pin axial glass diode package

Pin NumberPin NameTypeDescription
1Anode–Positive terminal (unmarked end)
2Cathode–Negative terminal (marked with band)

Notes

  • DO-35 package: Hermetically sealed glass axial package with flexible thru-hole leads.
  • Polarity: Cathode is indicated by a band on the glass body.
  • Lead length: Typically 0.375 inch (9.35 mm) per MIL-PRF-19500/116.
  • This is a 2-terminal switching/signal diode with very low capacitance and fast switching speeds.
  • The 1N4148-1 variant shown in the datasheet is the military-grade (JAN/JANTX/JANTXV qualified) version; commercial variants (1N4148UB, 1N4148UB2, 1N4148UBC) use different surface-mount packages but have identical electrical characteristics.

1N4148 Electrical Characteristics

  • FORWARD VOLTAGE V F1 @ I F =10mA FORWARD VOLTAGE V F2 @ I F =100mA REVERSE RECOVERY TIME t rr (Note 1) FORWARD RECOVERY TIME t fr (Note 2) REVERSE CURRENT I R1 @20 V REVERSE CURRENT I R2 @75 V REVERSE CURRENT I R3 @20 V T A =150 o C REVERSE CURRENT I R4 @75 V T A =150 o C CAPACI- TANCE C (Note 3) CAPACI- TANCE C (Note 4)
  • V V ns ns nA μ A μ A μ A pF pF
  • 0.8 1.2 5 20 25 0.5 35 75 4.0 2.8

NOTE 1:

IF = IR = 10 mA, RL = 100 Ohms.

IF = 50 mA.

NOTE 2:

NOTE 3:

VR = 0 V, f = 1 MHz, VSIG = 50 mV (pk to pk).

NOTE 4:

VR = 1.5V, f = 1 MHz, VSIG = 50 mV (pk to pk).

1N4148 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameters/Test ConditionsSymbolValueUnit
Junction and Storage TemperatureT J & T STG-65 to +175o C
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Lead (1)R ӨJL250o C/W
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient (2)R ӨJA325o C/W
Maximum Breakdown VoltageV (BR)100V
Working Peak Reverse VoltageV RWM75V
Average Rectified Current@T A = 75 °C (3)I O200mA
Non-Repetitive Sinusoidal Surge Current (tp = 8.3 ms)I FSM2A (pk)

NOTES: 1. Lead length = .375 inch (9.35 mm). See Figure 2 for thermal impedance curves.

  1. TA = +75°C on printed circuit board (PCB), PCB = FR4 - .0625 inch (1.59 mm) 1-layer 1-Oz Cu, horizontal, in still air; pads for axial = .092 inch (2.34 mm) diameter, strip = .030 inch (0.76 mm) x 1 inch (25.4 mm) long, lead length L ≤ 0.187 inch (≤ 4.75 mm); RӨJA with a defined PCB thermal resistance condition included, is measured at IO = 200 mA.

  2. See Figure 1 for derating.

Qualified Levels: JAN, JANTX, and JANTXV

DO-35 (DO-204AH) Package

1N4148 Package Information

DimensionsDimensionsDimensionsDimensions
InchInchMillimetersMillimeters
LtrMinMaxMinMax
BD.056.0751.421.91
BL.140.1803.564.57
LD.018.0220.460.56
LL1.0001.50025.4038.10
LL 1.0501.27

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