SF38 Diode

Specifications of SF38 diode

  • Maximum Recurrent Peak Reverse Voltage: 600 V
  • Maximum Average Forward Output Current: 3 A
  • Maximum Forward Voltage Drop per element at 1.0A DC: 1.7 V
  • Maximum reverse recovery time: 35 ns
  • Typical Junction Capacitance: 30 pF
  • Package: DO-27
  • Weight: 1.18 grams
  • Operating and Storage Temperature Range: -65...+150 °C

Polarity and Pinout

The SF38 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.
SF38 diode polarity
The current can flow from only the anode to the cathode and never from the cathode to the anode - the SF38 diode is like a one way electric valve.

Dimensions of SF38 diode

Dimensions SF38 diode

Replacement and Equivalent

You can replace the SF38 with the SF58