MUR1540.
FAST RECOVERY DIODE, 15A, 400V, TO-220A
- Manufacturer: MULTICOMP PRO
- Product type: Fast & Ultrafast Recovery Rectifier Diodes
- Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage:400V; Average Forward Current:15A; Diode Configuration:Single; Forward Voltage Max:1.3V; Reverse Recovery Time:50ns; Forward Su 17T4221
- No. of Pins: 2 Pin
- Product Range: -
- Qualification: -
- Diode Case Style: TO-220AC
- Diode Configuration: Single
- Forward Voltage Max: 1.3V
- Forward Surge Current: 225A
- Reverse Recovery Time: 50ns
- Average Forward Current: 15A
- Operating Temperature Max: 150°C
- Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage: 400V
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 10000 |
| Price | 0.409 € |
| Current stock | 1000+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
## **Ultra Fast Rectifiers** ## **Features** - High surge capacity - Low power loss high efficiency - Glass passivated chip junctions - 150°C operating junction temperature - Low stored charge majority carrier conduction - Low forward voltage, high current capability - High-switching speed 50 nanosecond recovery time - Plastic material used carries Underwriters Laboratory - Flammability classification 94V-0 - For Part Number MUR1540, marking is “U15A40” ## **Specifications** Reverse Voltage : 400 and 600 Volts Forward Current : 30 Amperes ## **Maximum Ratings** |**Maximum Ratings**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Characteristic**|**Symbol**|**MUR1540**|**MUR1560**|**Units**| |Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage<br>Working Peak Reverse Voltage<br>DC BlockingVoltage|Vrrm<br>Vrwm<br>Vr|400|600|V| |RMS Reverse Voltage|Vr(rms)|280|420|| |Average Rectifier Forward Current|If(av)|15||A| |Peak Repetitive Forward Current<br>(Rate Vr, Square Wave, 20kHz)|Ifm|20||| |Non-Repetitive Peak Surge Current (Surge applied<br>at rate load conditions half-ware, singlephase, 60Hz)|Ifsm|225||| |Operatingand Storage Junction Temperature Range|Tj, Tstg|-65 to +150||°C| ## **Electrical Characteristics** |**Electrical Characteristics**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Characteristic**|**Symbol**|**MUR1540**|**MUR1560**|**Units**| |Maximum Instantaneous Forward Voltage<br>(If = 15 Amperes Tc = 25°C)<br>(If = 15 Amperes Tc = 125°C)|Vf|1.3<br>1.16|1.5<br>1 .37|V| |Maximum Instantaneous Reverse Current<br>(Rated DC Voltage, Tc = 25°C)<br>(Rated DC Voltage, Tc = 125°C)|Ir|10<br>700||mA| |Reverse Recovery Time<br>(If = 0.5A, Ir = 1A, lrr = 0.25A)|Trr|50||ns| |Typical Junction Capacitance<br>(Reverse Voltage of 4 Volts and f = 1MHz)|Cp|150|120|pF| Newark.com/multicomp-pro Farnell.com/multicomp-pro sg.element14.com/b/multicomp-pro Page <1> 20/02/23 V1.1 ## **Ultra Fast Rectifiers** Newark.com/multicomp-pro Farnell.com/multicomp-pro sg.element14.com/b/multicomp-pro 20/02/23 V1.1 Page <2> ## **Ultra Fast Rectifiers** Reverse Recovery Time Characteristic and Test Circuit Diagram ## Notes: 1. Rise Time = 7ns maximum input impedance = 1MΩ, 22pF. 2. Rise Time = 10ns maximum input impedance = 50Ω ## **Diagram** ## **TO-220A** |**Dim.**|**Min.**|**Max.**||**Dim.**|**Min.**|**Max.**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |A|14.68|15.32||I|4.22|4.98| |B|9.78|10.42||J|1.14|1.36| |C|6.01|6.52||K|2.20|2.97| |D|13.06|14.62||L|0.33|0.55| |E|3.57|4.07||M|2.48|2.98| |F|4.83|5.33||N|-|1| |G|1.12|1.36||O|3.7|3.9| |H|0.72|0.96||||| ## **Common Cathode** ## **Part Number Table** ## Dimensions : Millimetres |**Part Number Table**|| |---|---| |**Description**|**Part Number**| |Ultra Fast Rectifiers, 400V|MUR1540| |Ultra Fast Rectifiers, 600V|MUR1560| **Important Notice :** This data sheet and its contents (the “Information”) belong to the members of the AVNET group of companies (the “Group”) or are licensed to it. No licence is granted for the use of it other than for information purposes in connection with the products to which it relates. No licence of any intellectual property rights is granted. The Information is subject to change without notice and replaces all data sheets previously supplied. The Information supplied is believed to be accurate but the Group assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness, any error in or omission from it or for any use made of it. Users of this data sheet should check for themselves the Information and the suitability of the products for their purpose and not make any assumptions based on information included or omitted. Liability for loss or damage resulting from any reliance on the Information or use of it (including liability resulting from negligence or where the Group was aware of the possibility of such loss or damage arising) is excluded. This will not operate to limit or restrict the Group’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence. Multicomp Pro is the registered trademark of Premier Farnell Limited 2019. Newark.com/multicomp-pro Farnell.com/multicomp-pro sg.element14.com/b/multicomp-pro 20/02/23 V1.1 Page <3>
Updated at June 4, 2026
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