EGP20A-EGP20K is a 2.0 ampere glass passivated high efficiency rectifier produced by Fairchild. The product has the characteristics of glass passivated cavity-free junction, high surge current capability, low leakage current, superfast recovery time and low forward voltage, high current capability.
This document provides design specifications for the EGP20A-EGP20K series of 2.0 Ampere Glass Passivated High Efficiency Rectifiers manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor. The devices feature a cavity-free junction with superfast recovery time and are housed in a DO-15 glass case.
The datasheet lists absolute maximum ratings, including an average rectified current of 2.0A and a peak forward surge current of 75A. It also details electrical characteristics such as peak repetitive reverse voltage ranging from 50V to 800V across different device variants (EGP20A through EGP20K), along with maximum reverse recovery time and typical junction capacitance.
| Average Rectified Current | 2.0 A |
|---|---|
| Total Device Dissipation | 25 mW |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 40 °C/W |
| Junction and Storage Temperature Range | -65 ~ 150°C |
The typical junction capacitance for EGP20A-EGP20D is 70 pF, while for EGP20F-EGP20K it is 45 pF.
The device supports an average rectified current of 2.0 amperes when the lead length is 3/4 inch and the temperature is 55°C.
The rectifier can handle a peak forward surge current of 75 amperes for an 8.3 ms single half-sine-wave.
The total device dissipation is 3.13 watts, with a derating of 25 milliwatts per degree Celsius above 25°C.