GL41D-E3/97 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The GL41D-E3/97 is a general-purpose rectifier diode manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, part of the SUPERECTIFIER® series. This surface mount diode is rated for 200 V DC reverse voltage and 1 A average rectified current in a DO-213AB (MELF glass) package. The part is Active status and RoHS3 compliant. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified to support procurement flexibility, inventory management, and supply chain continuity for applications requiring 200 V, 1 A rectification in surface mount configurations.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value	Unit
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	200	V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	1	A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	1.1 @ 1 A	V
Speed	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)	-
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	10	µA @ 200 V
Capacitance @ Vr, F	8	pF @ 4V, 1MHz
Package / Case	DO-213AB, MELF (Glass)	-
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	-
Operating Temperature - Junction	-65 to 175	°C
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	-
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	-

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the GL41D-E3/97 are grouped into two categories based on electrical and mechanical parameter alignment:

Parametric Equivalents (Vishay SUPERECTIFIER® Series): The parts 1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, and GL41D-E3/96 are parametric equivalents sharing identical electrical specifications: 200 V reverse voltage, 1 A average rectified current, 1.1 V forward voltage at 1 A, standard recovery speed, 10 µA reverse leakage at 200 V, and 8 pF capacitance. All are packaged in DO-213AB MELF glass surface mount configuration with identical operating temperature range (-65°C to 175°C), RoHS3 compliance, and MSL 1 rating. Differences exist only in base product number designation and manufacturing date code (E3/96 versus E3/97 variants). Technology designation varies between Standard (GL41D-E3/96, 1N6480-E3/96) and Avalanche (BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97), but all meet the same electrical performance envelope.

Manufacturer Recommended Substitute (Microchip Technology): The part 1N5614US is designated as a manufacturer-recommended substitute. While it maintains the same 200 V reverse voltage and 1 A average rectified current ratings, it differs in forward voltage specification (1.3 V @ 3 A versus 1.1 V @ 1 A), package designation (SQ-MELF, A / D-5A versus DO-213AB), reverse recovery time specification (2 µs provided), and RoHS compliance status (RoHS non-compliant). Operating temperature range extends to 200°C maximum. This part is from a different manufacturer and represents a functional alternative rather than a direct parametric equivalent.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	GL41D-E3/97	1N6480-E3/96	BYM10-200-E3/96	BYM10-200-E3/97	GL41D-E3/96	1N5614US
Manufacturer	Vishay	Vishay	Vishay	Vishay	Vishay	Microchip
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	200 V	200 V	200 V	200 V	200 V	200 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	1 A	1 A	1 A	1 A	1 A	1 A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	1.1 V @ 1 A	1.1 V @ 1 A	1.1 V @ 1 A	1.1 V @ 1 A	1.1 V @ 1 A	1.3 V @ 3 A
Speed	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	10 µA @ 200 V	10 µA @ 200 V	10 µA @ 200 V	10 µA @ 200 V	10 µA @ 200 V	500 nA @ 200 V
Capacitance @ Vr, F	8 pF @ 4V, 1MHz	8 pF @ 4V, 1MHz	8 pF @ 4V, 1MHz	8 pF @ 4V, 1MHz	8 pF @ 4V, 1MHz	-
Package / Case	DO-213AB, MELF (Glass)	DO-213AB, MELF (Glass)	DO-213AB, MELF (Glass)	DO-213AB, MELF (Glass)	DO-213AB, MELF (Glass)	SQ-MELF, A
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Operating Temperature - Junction	-65 to 175°C	-65 to 175°C	-65 to 175°C	-65 to 175°C	-65 to 175°C	-65 to 200°C
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS non-compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
Series	SUPERECTIFIER®	SUPERECTIFIER®	SUPERECTIFIER®	SUPERECTIFIER®	SUPERECTIFIER®	-
Product Status	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Direct Parametric Substitution: The parts 1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, and GL41D-E3/96 are suitable for direct substitution with GL41D-E3/97 in applications requiring 200 V, 1 A rectification. All parts maintain identical electrical performance specifications, surface mount DO-213AB packaging, RoHS3 compliance, and MSL 1 rating. These parts are from the same manufacturer (Vishay) and SUPERECTIFIER® series, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. Selection among these equivalents may be based on inventory availability and manufacturing date code requirements.

For Compliance-Sensitive Applications: Applications subject to RoHS3 compliance requirements must use GL41D-E3/97, 1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, or GL41D-E3/96. The part 1N5614US is RoHS non-compliant and is not suitable for applications with mandatory RoHS compliance.

For Extended Temperature Range Applications: The part 1N5614US supports operating junction temperatures to 200°C, compared to 175°C maximum for Vishay equivalents. This part is applicable only when extended high-temperature operation is required and RoHS compliance is not mandated.

For Package Consistency: All Vishay parametric equivalents (1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, GL41D-E3/96) maintain identical DO-213AB MELF glass packaging with GL41D-E3/97. The Microchip 1N5614US uses SQ-MELF, A packaging, which may require PCB layout evaluation for mechanical fit and thermal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 1N6480-E3/96 be used as a direct replacement for GL41D-E3/97?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical specifications (200 V reverse voltage, 1 A average rectified current, 1.1 V forward voltage at 1 A), identical package (DO-213AB MELF glass), identical operating temperature range (-65°C to 175°C), and identical compliance status (RoHS3 compliant, MSL 1). The parts differ only in base product number designation and are from the same manufacturer and series.

Q: What is the difference between BYM10-200-E3/96 and BYM10-200-E3/97?

A: Both parts are identical in all electrical and mechanical parameters. The difference is the manufacturing date code: E3/96 indicates a 1996 date code, while E3/97 indicates a 1997 date code. Both are currently Active status products.

Q: Why is 1N5614US listed as a manufacturer-recommended substitute if it has different specifications?

A: The 1N5614US maintains the same core electrical ratings (200 V reverse voltage, 1 A average rectified current) and surface mount configuration. However, it differs in forward voltage measurement conditions (1.3 V @ 3 A versus 1.1 V @ 1 A), includes reverse recovery time specification (2 µs), has lower reverse leakage (500 nA versus 10 µA), supports extended temperature range (to 200°C), and is RoHS non-compliant. It is designated as a functional alternative for applications where these differences are acceptable.

Q: Can I use 1N5614US in a RoHS3-compliant application?

A: No. The 1N5614US is RoHS non-compliant. Applications with mandatory RoHS3 compliance requirements must use GL41D-E3/97, 1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, or GL41D-E3/96.

Q: Are there packaging differences between the Vishay equivalents and the Microchip substitute?

A: Yes. All Vishay parts (GL41D-E3/97, 1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, GL41D-E3/96) use DO-213AB MELF glass packaging. The Microchip 1N5614US uses SQ-MELF, A packaging. While both are surface mount MELF variants, the physical dimensions and PCB footprint may differ, requiring layout evaluation.

Q: What does the E3/96 and E3/97 designation indicate?

A: These designations represent manufacturing date codes. E3 indicates the manufacturing facility or production line, while 96 and 97 represent the year of manufacture (1996 and 1997 respectively). All parts with these date codes are currently Active status and fully functional.

Q: Which substitute part has the lowest reverse leakage current?

A: The 1N5614US has the lowest reverse leakage current at 500 nA @ 200 V, compared to 10 µA @ 200 V for all Vishay equivalents. This lower leakage may be beneficial in high-impedance or precision analog applications.

Q: Can I mix different substitute parts in the same circuit board assembly?

A: Yes, provided the application does not require matched characteristics. All Vishay parametric equivalents (1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, GL41D-E3/96) are interchangeable with GL41D-E3/97 and with each other. The Microchip 1N5614US may be used alongside Vishay parts only if RoHS compliance is not required and the forward voltage and reverse leakage differences do not affect circuit performance.

Q: What is the moisture sensitivity level for all these parts?

A: All parts listed (GL41D-E3/97, 1N6480-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/96, BYM10-200-E3/97, GL41D-E3/96, and 1N5614US) have MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating, indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions during storage or handling.

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