EM516 Diode

Specifications of EM516 diode

  • Maximum Recurrent Peak Reverse Voltage: 1800 V
  • Maximum Average Forward Output Current: 1 A
  • Maximum Forward Voltage Drop per element at 1.0A DC: 1.1 V
  • Typical Junction Capacitance: 15 pF
  • Package: DO-41
  • Weight: 0.33 grams
  • Operating and Storage Temperature Range: -65...+175 °C

Polarity and Pinout

The EM516 diode has a cathode (-) and anode (+). In the schematic symbol, the tip of the triangle with the line on top of it is the cathode. The cathode is marked on the body of a diode by a band as shown below.
EM516 diode polarity
The current can flow from only the anode to the cathode and never from the cathode to the anode - the EM516 diode is like a one way electric valve.

Dimensions of EM516 diode

Dimensions EM516 diode

Replacement and Equivalent

You can replace the EM516 with the EM520