ES3J M6G Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ES3J M6G is a general-purpose rectifier diode manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation, rated for 600 V DC reverse voltage and 3 A average rectified current in a surface mount DO-214AB (SMC) package. This part is discontinued at DiGi Electronics, necessitating identification of equivalent and substitute components for ongoing design requirements and production needs. Equivalent parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications, while substitute parts offer functional compatibility within defined parameter tolerances for 600 V, 3 A rectification applications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value	Unit
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	600	V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	3	A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	1.7 @ 3 A	V
Speed Classification	Fast Recovery ≤ 500ns, > 200mA (Io)	—
Reverse Recovery Time (trr)	35	ns
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	10	µA @ 600 V
Capacitance @ Vr, F	30	pF @ 4V, 1MHz
Package / Case	DO-214AB, SMC	—
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	—
Operating Temperature - Junction	-55 to 150	°C
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	—
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	—

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the ES3J M6G is determined by the following critical parameters:

Mandatory Matching Parameters:

Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max): 600 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io): 3 A
Package / Case: DO-214AB, SMC (or compatible surface mount package)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Technology: Standard rectifier diode

Allowable Variation Parameters:

Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If: Up to 1.7 V @ 3 A
Reverse Recovery Time (trr): Up to 35 ns (fast recovery classification)
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: Up to 10 µA @ 600 V
Operating Temperature - Junction: Minimum -55°C, maximum 150°C
Capacitance @ Vr, F: Nominal 30 pF @ 4V, 1MHz

Parts are classified as Parametric Equivalents when all electrical and mechanical specifications match exactly. Parts are classified as Similar when they meet the mandatory parameters but exhibit variations in secondary characteristics such as forward voltage, reverse recovery time, or operating temperature range, provided these variations remain within acceptable engineering tolerances for the application.

Parameter Comparison

Manufacturer Part Number	Manufacturer	Vr (Max) [V]	Io [A]	Vf (Max) @ If [V]	trr [ns]	Ir @ Vr [µA]	Package	Product Status	Packaging Type
ES3J M6G	Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation	600	3	1.7 @ 3 A	35	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Discontinued	—
ES3J V7G	Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation	600	3	1.7 @ 3 A	35	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Discontinued	Cut Tape (CT)
ES3JH	Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation	600	3	1.7 @ 3 A	35	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Tape & Reel (TR)
ER3J-TP	Micro Commercial Co	600	3	1.7 @ 3 A	35	5 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Tape & Reel (TR)
ES3J	Good-Ark Semiconductor	600	3	1.7 @ 3 A	35	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel®
MURS360-E3/57T	Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division	600	3	1.28 @ 3 A	75	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Cut Tape (CT)
MURS360-E3/9AT	Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division	600	3	1.28 @ 3 A	75	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Tape & Reel (TR)
MURS360T3G	onsemi	600	3	1.25 @ 3 A	75	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel®
RS3J-13-F	Diodes Incorporated	600	3	1.3 @ 3 A	250	5 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Tape & Reel (TR)
RS3JB-13-F	Diodes Incorporated	600	3	1.3 @ 3 A	250	5 @ 600 V	DO-214AA, SMB	Active	Tape & Reel (TR)
CGRC505-G	Comchip Technology	600	5	1.15 @ 5 A	—	10 @ 600 V	DO-214AB, SMC	Active	Tape & Reel (TR)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Parametric Equivalents (Direct Replacement):

The following parts are parametric equivalents to the ES3J M6G and provide direct functional replacement:

ES3J V7G (Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation): Identical electrical specifications. Discontinued product status. Available in Cut Tape packaging.
ES3JH (Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation): Identical electrical specifications. Active product status. Tape & Reel packaging. Includes AEC-Q101 automotive qualification.
ES3J (Good-Ark Semiconductor): Identical electrical specifications. Active product status. Available in Cut Tape and Digi-Reel packaging. Highest inventory availability (23,710 pcs).

Similar Parts (Functional Substitutes):

The following parts meet the 600 V, 3 A core requirements with acceptable variations in secondary parameters:

ER3J-TP (Micro Commercial Co): Matches voltage and current ratings. Reverse leakage reduced to 5 µA @ 600 V. Operating temperature range extended to -50°C to 175°C. Active product status.
MURS360-E3/57T (Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division): Matches voltage and current ratings. Forward voltage reduced to 1.28 V @ 3 A. Reverse recovery time increased to 75 ns. Operating temperature range extended to -65°C to 175°C. Active product status.
MURS360-E3/9AT (Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division): Identical specifications to MURS360-E3/57T. Tape & Reel packaging. Active product status.
MURS360T3G (onsemi): Matches voltage and current ratings. Forward voltage reduced to 1.25 V @ 3 A. Reverse recovery time increased to 75 ns. Operating temperature range extended to -65°C to 175°C. Active product status. Highest inventory availability among similar parts (105,100 pcs).
RS3J-13-F (Diodes Incorporated): Matches voltage and current ratings. Forward voltage reduced to 1.3 V @ 3 A. Reverse leakage reduced to 5 µA @ 600 V. Reverse recovery time increased to 250 ns. Active product status.
RS3JB-13-F (Diodes Incorporated): Matches voltage and current ratings. Package variant in DO-214AA (SMB) instead of DO-214AB (SMC). Forward voltage reduced to 1.3 V @ 3 A. Reverse leakage reduced to 5 µA @ 600 V. Reverse recovery time increased to 250 ns. Active product status.

Higher Current Alternative:

CGRC505-G (Comchip Technology): Rated for 5 A average rectified current (exceeds 3 A requirement). Maintains 600 V reverse voltage rating. Forward voltage reduced to 1.15 V @ 5 A. Standard recovery speed classification. Active product status. Suitable for applications requiring current margin or future design scaling.

All recommended parts are ROHS3 compliant, MSL 1 (Unlimited), and REACH unaffected, matching the compliance profile of the ES3J M6G.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can ES3JH be used as a direct replacement for ES3J M6G?

A: Yes. ES3JH is a parametric equivalent with identical electrical specifications (600 V, 3 A, 1.7 V forward voltage, 35 ns reverse recovery time). The primary difference is packaging format (Tape & Reel versus the original format) and active product status. ES3JH includes AEC-Q101 automotive qualification, which may provide additional reliability assurance for critical applications.

Q: What is the difference between ES3J V7G and ES3JH?

A: Both are parametric equivalents to ES3J M6G with identical electrical specifications. ES3J V7G is discontinued at DiGi Electronics and supplied in Cut Tape packaging. ES3JH is an active product supplied in Tape & Reel packaging and includes AEC-Q101 automotive qualification. For new designs, ES3JH is the preferred choice due to active product status.

Q: Can MURS360T3G replace ES3J M6G?

A: Yes, with noted parameter variations. MURS360T3G meets the 600 V, 3 A core requirements. Forward voltage is reduced to 1.25 V (versus 1.7 V), and reverse recovery time is increased to 75 ns (versus 35 ns). These variations are within acceptable engineering tolerances for general-purpose rectification. MURS360T3G offers extended operating temperature range (-65°C to 175°C) and significantly higher inventory availability (105,100 pcs).

Q: Why is RS3JB-13-F listed as a substitute if it uses a different package (SMB instead of SMC)?

A: RS3JB-13-F is functionally equivalent in electrical specifications (600 V, 3 A, 1.3 V forward voltage) but uses DO-214AA (SMB) package instead of DO-214AB (SMC). SMB and SMC are both surface mount packages with different footprints. RS3JB-13-F is included as a substitute only for applications where PCB layout can accommodate the SMB footprint. Direct board-level substitution requires footprint compatibility verification.

Q: Is CGRC505-G suitable as a substitute for ES3J M6G?

A: CGRC505-G is functionally compatible for 600 V applications but is rated for 5 A average rectified current, exceeding the 3 A requirement of ES3J M6G. This part is suitable for applications where current margin is desired or where design scaling to higher current levels is anticipated. Forward voltage is reduced to 1.15 V @ 5 A. Speed classification is standard recovery (>500ns) rather than fast recovery, which may affect switching performance in high-frequency applications.

Q: What is the significance of reverse recovery time (trr) differences between substitutes?

A: Reverse recovery time affects switching speed and switching losses in rectifier applications. ES3J M6G specifies 35 ns (fast recovery). Substitutes such as MURS360 series (75 ns) and RS3J series (250 ns) have longer recovery times. In low-frequency rectification applications, this difference is negligible. In high-frequency switching applications or where switching losses are critical, the faster recovery time of ES3J M6G or ER3J-TP (35 ns) is preferred.

Q: Are all recommended substitutes RoHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. All parametric equivalents and similar substitutes listed are ROHS3 compliant and MSL 1 (Unlimited), matching the compliance profile of ES3J M6G. All parts are REACH unaffected.

Q: Which substitute offers the best inventory availability?

A: MURS360T3G (onsemi) offers the highest inventory availability at 105,100 pcs. ES3J (Good-Ark Semiconductor) offers the second-highest availability at 23,710 pcs. Both are active products with established supply chains.

Q: Can I use ES3J from Good-Ark Semiconductor as a direct replacement?

A: Yes. ES3J from Good-Ark Semiconductor is a parametric equivalent with identical electrical specifications to ES3J M6G. It is an active product with high inventory availability (23,710 pcs) and is available in Cut Tape and Digi-Reel packaging formats, providing flexibility for both manual and automated assembly processes.

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