Fast recovery switching diode for snubber and freewheeling duty
The 1N6073/TR is a standard-technology fast recovery rectifier diode from Microchip Technology, rated for 850 mA average rectified current (Io) with a 50 V maximum reverse voltage (Vr). The junction operates from -65°C to 155°C, covering the full military temperature range. Forward voltage is specified at 2.04 V maximum when pulsed at 9.4 A — a high-current test condition that confirms the die's surge capability rather than its typical conduction loss at rated current.
Axial leaded package and reel format
Housed in the standard A, Axial through-hole package (also listed as Supplier Device Package A, Axial), the 1N6073/TR uses the familiar DO-41 or similar cylindrical glass-passivated body with tinned copper leads. The /TR suffix indicates Tape & Reel packaging — the leads are formed and taped on continuous reels for automated insertion equipment, not bulk or ammo-pack. Through-hole mounting suits point-to-point wiring, stripboard prototypes, and high-reliability assemblies where solder-joint inspection is straightforward. The axial lead form factor is a drop-in replacement for legacy JEDEC-registered 1N400x series diodes in fast-recovery applications, though the 1N6073/TR's 30 ns trr is orders of magnitude faster than a standard recovery rectifier.
The tape-and-reel format is the standard production packaging; if through-hole bulk or cut-tape is preferred, confirm the reel quantity and lead form at RFQ.