1N5908Alternatives & Equivalent Parts
About 1N5908
1N5908 is a Diode component manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It comes in a Diodes, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | 1N5908Source | SLVU2.8-4A1 | SLVU2.8-8A1 | TPN3021 | SM5908 | ETP01-2821RL | ETP01-1621RL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
| Package Type | Diodes, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Diodes Moulded | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Temperature Range | -55.0°C ~ 175.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 150.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 150.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 150.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 175.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 150.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 150.0°C |
| Price | $0.3112 | $0.3134 | — | — | $0.3351 | $0.4300 | $0.4150 |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||||
| Factory Lead Time | 25 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 15 Weeks | — | 13 Weeks | 25 Weeks | 25 Weeks |
| YTEOL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.41 | 1 | 1 |
| Additional Feature | UL RECOGNIZED | LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT, LOW CAPACITANCE | LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT, LOW CAPACITANCE | — | UL RECOGNIZED | — | — |
| Breakdown Voltage-Min | 6 V | — | — | — | 6 V | — | — |
| Case Connection | ISOLATED | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clamping Voltage-Max | 8.5 V | 15 V | 15 V | — | 8.5 V | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE, 1 CHANNEL | SEPARATE, 4 ELEMENTS, 4 CHANNEL | SEPARATE, 8 ELEMENTS, 8 CHANNEL | DELTA CONNECTED, 3 ELEMENTS | SINGLE, 1 CHANNEL | — | — |
| Diode Element Material | SILICON | SILICON | SILICON | — | SILICON | — | — |
| Diode Type | TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE | TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE | TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE | — | TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | DO-201 | — | — | — | DO-214AB | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | O-PALF-W2 | R-PDSO-G8 | R-PDSO-G8 | R-PDSO-G8 | R-PDSO-C2 | — | — |
| Non-rep Peak Rev Power Dis-Max | 1500 W | 600 W | 600 W | — | 1500 W | — | — |
| Number of Elements | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — |
| Package Shape | ROUND | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | — |
| Package Style | LONG FORM | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | — | — |
| Polarity | UNIDIRECTIONAL | UNIDIRECTIONAL | UNIDIRECTIONAL | — | UNIDIRECTIONAL | — | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | — |
| Reference Standard | IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; MIL-STD-750; MIL-STD-883G | IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; MIL-STD-750; MIL-STD-883G | IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; MIL-STD-750; MIL-STD-883G | — | IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; MIL-STD-750; MIL-STD-883G | — | — |
| Rep Pk Reverse Voltage-Max | 5 V | 2.8 V | 2.8 V | — | 5 V | — | — |
| Reverse Current-Max | 300 µA | 0.2 µA | 0.2 µA | — | 300 µA | — | — |
| Reverse Test Voltage | 5 V | 2.8 V | 2.8 V | — | 5 V | — | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Technology | AVALANCHE | AVALANCHE | AVALANCHE | — | AVALANCHE | — | — |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold/Silver (Ni/Pd/Au/Ag) |
| Terminal Form | WIRE | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | C BEND | — | — |
| Terminal Position | AXIAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | — | — |
| JESD-609 Code | — | e3 | e3 | e4 | — | e4 | e4 |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | 260 | 260 | 260 | — | 260 | 260 |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | 30 | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
| ## SLVU2.8-8A1 Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — | — | — | — |
| Breakover Voltage-Max | — | — | — | 38 V | — | 36 V | 25 V |
| DC Off-state Voltage-Max | — | — | — | 28 V | — | — | — |
| Non-Repetitive Pk On-state Cur | — | — | — | 9 A | — | — | — |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | — | — | — | 28 V | — | — | — |
| Trigger Device Type | — | — | — | SILICON SURGE PROTECTOR | — | SILICON SURGE PROTECTOR | SILICON SURGE PROTECTOR |
| Holding Current-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 30 mA | 30 mA |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to 1N5908?
Known equivalents for 1N5908 include SLVU2.8-4A1, SLVU2.8-8A1, TPN3021. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of 1N5908?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
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