DO-204AL (DO-41) Component Package

Overview

The DO-204AL (also commonly known as DO-41) component package is a very popular 2-lead through-hole package used for older diodes (incl. the famous 1N400x series¹). The pitch is typically 400mil, although because of the long through-hole leads, it is user variable. It is easy to solder by hand. The DO-41 package is normally used for higher power “rectifier” diodes, whilst the lower power “signal” diodes use smaller through-hole packages such as the DO-35. The typical rated current for a diode in this package is 1A.

Synonyms

• DO-204AL (Diode Outline 204 Variant AL): Newer JEDEC name¹
• DO-41 (Diode Outline 41): Older JEDEC name.
• SOD-66: NXP²
• LALF: NXP “Package Style”²

Thermal Resistance

Vishay gives the typical junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of a DO-204AL mounted to be \(R_{\theta JA} = 50^{\circ C/W}\). This is when the DO-204AL is mounted horizontally on a PCB with a 9.5mm lead length. The junction-to-lead thermal resistance is \(R_{\theta JL} = 25^{\circ C/W}\)¹.

Dimensions and Mounting

This package is normally mounted on the PCB in two ways, either flat with the legs bent at 90° to fit into the holes, or in space-constrained applications, vertical, with one of the legs straight and one bent 180° to fit into the holes in the PCB (which are closer together than when in the flat orientation). Material of package is normally moulded plastic.

Weight of a diode in a DO-41 package is around 0.33g¹.

Similar To

• DO-204AA (DO-7)
• DO-15
• DO-35

References