MUR160GP-AP Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The MUR160GP-AP is a general-purpose rectifier diode manufactured by Micro Commercial Co, rated for 600 V DC reverse voltage and 1 A average rectified current in a through-hole DO-41 package. This component is classified as Active product status and is RoHS3 compliant. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified when they share identical or compatible electrical ratings, mechanical packaging, and operational specifications, enabling direct replacement in circuit applications without design modification.

Substiute Parts

MUR160GP-AP

Micro Commercial CoIn Stock: 1045MUR160GP-AP Datasheet

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SBYV26C-E3/54

Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes DivisionIn Stock: 103757SBYV26C-E3/54 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the MUR160GP-AP are identified based on the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility Criteria:

• Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max): 600 V
• Current - Average Rectified (Io): 1 A
• Speed Classification: Fast Recovery ≤ 500 ns, > 200 mA (Io)
• Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: 5 µA @ 600 V

Mechanical Compatibility Criteria:

• Package / Case: DO-204AL, DO-41, Axial
• Mounting Type: Through Hole

Compliance Criteria:

• RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant
• Product Status: Active

The SBYV26C-E3/54 manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division meets all electrical and mechanical compatibility requirements for direct substitution with the MUR160GP-AP.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The SBYV26C-E3/54 is a qualified substitute for the MUR160GP-AP based on the following engineering criteria:

Electrical Equivalence: Both devices share identical voltage ratings (600 V DC reverse), current ratings (1 A average rectified), reverse leakage characteristics (5 µA @ 600 V), and fast recovery speed classification. The SBYV26C-E3/54 exhibits a lower reverse recovery time (30 ns versus 60 ns), which represents an improvement in switching performance.

Mechanical Compatibility: Both components utilize identical through-hole axial packaging (DO-204AL / DO-41), enabling direct physical substitution without PCB layout modification.

Compliance Alignment: Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and Active product status, ensuring regulatory and supply chain continuity.

Temperature Operating Range: The SBYV26C-E3/54 supports an extended upper junction temperature limit (-65°C ~ 175°C) compared to the MUR160GP-AP (-65°C ~ 150°C), providing additional thermal margin in high-temperature applications.

Forward Voltage Consideration: The SBYV26C-E3/54 exhibits a higher maximum forward voltage (2.5 V @ 1 A) relative to the MUR160GP-AP (1.35 V @ 1 A). This parameter difference is within acceptable substitution tolerance for general-purpose rectification applications and does not preclude functional equivalence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the SBYV26C-E3/54 directly replace the MUR160GP-AP in existing circuit designs?

A: Yes. Both devices share identical voltage ratings (600 V), current ratings (1 A), reverse leakage characteristics, and through-hole axial packaging. Direct substitution is supported without circuit redesign.

Q: What is the significance of the different forward voltage ratings?

A: The MUR160GP-AP specifies 1.35 V maximum forward voltage at 1 A, while the SBYV26C-E3/54 specifies 2.5 V maximum at 1 A. Both values fall within the acceptable operating range for general-purpose rectifier applications. The higher forward voltage of the SBYV26C-E3/54 results in marginally increased power dissipation but does not affect circuit functionality or compatibility.

Q: Does the faster reverse recovery time of the SBYV26C-E3/54 affect substitution suitability?

A: No. The SBYV26C-E3/54 reverse recovery time of 30 ns is faster than the MUR160GP-AP specification of 60 ns. Faster recovery time represents an improvement in switching characteristics and does not compromise substitution compatibility.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both the MUR160GP-AP and SBYV26C-E3/54 are ROHS3 compliant, ensuring regulatory alignment for applications subject to RoHS requirements.

Q: What is the packaging difference between the two parts?

A: Both parts utilize identical through-hole axial packaging designated as DO-204AL or DO-41. No physical modification or PCB layout adjustment is required for substitution.

Q: Does the extended temperature range of the SBYV26C-E3/54 provide any advantage?

A: The SBYV26C-E3/54 supports junction temperatures up to 175°C, compared to 150°C for the MUR160GP-AP. This extended range provides additional thermal margin in applications operating near the upper temperature limit of the MUR160GP-AP.

Q: Are there any electrical parameters where the MUR160GP-AP outperforms the SBYV26C-E3/54?

A: The MUR160GP-AP exhibits a lower maximum forward voltage (1.35 V @ 1 A versus 2.5 V @ 1 A). In applications where forward voltage drop is a critical design parameter, the MUR160GP-AP may be preferred. However, this difference does not preclude functional substitution in standard rectification circuits.