6A8 Diode

Specifications of 6A8 diode

  • Maximum Recurrent Peak Reverse Voltage: 800 V
  • Maximum Average Forward Output Current: 6 A
  • Maximum Forward Voltage Drop per element at 1.0A DC: 0.95 V
  • Typical Junction Capacitance: 150 pF
  • Package: R-6
  • Weight: 2.08 grams
  • Operating and Storage Temperature Range: -65...+175 °C

Polarity and Pinout

The 6A8 diode has a cathode (-) and anode (+). In the schematic symbol, the tip of the triangle with the line on top of it is the cathode. The cathode is marked on the body of a diode by a band as shown below.
6A8 diode polarity
The current can flow from only the anode to the cathode and never from the cathode to the anode - the 6A8 diode is like a one way electric valve.

Dimensions of 6A8 diode

Dimensions 6A8 diode

Replacement and Equivalent

You can replace the 6A8 with the 6A10, FR606, FR607, P600K, P600M