2026-05-04 9:15 AM - last edited on 2026-05-04 10:21 AM by Peter BENSCH
Regarding the Schottky diode 1N5711, could you please tell me what the reverse resistance value of this diode is? Our factory's designer believes that the reverse resistance value of this diode can be greater than 200 megohms. Could you please confirm if there is a product of this model with a reverse resistance value greater than 200 megohms? Also, under what conditions is this reverse resistance value tested and is there a testing specification? Please give us some suggestions. Thank you!
2026-05-04 10:42 AM
Welcome @sunguofeng717, to the community!
I’m afraid I have to tell you that the 1N5711 was discontinued a long time ago. In the datasheet, which is still available online, you can find all the (formerly) guaranteed specifications – though this does not include any information on reverse resistance. The reason applies to all diodes from all manufacturers: a diode is not linear like a normal ohmic resistor, but is non-linear even in the reverse direction, which is why a maximum reverse current is generally guaranteed at a type-specific reverse voltage and a specific temperature (typically 25°C). If you convert this reverse current into a resistance value, it is only accurate at that specific point, i.e. at that test voltage.
The value of max. 0.2μA at 50V stated in the datasheet at the time would therefore correspond to a differential resistance of at least 250MΩ – which, as explained earlier, no longer applies at other reverse voltages.
Does it answer your question?
Regards
/Peter
2026-05-04 11:05 AM
Right, but seems some producing still similar diodes, like this:
or here:
and still some STM diodes in old stock: 1480 STM diodes ...
2026-05-04 11:48 AM
Thanks @AScha.3!
I’m well aware that there are many other manufacturers of this type, but I have to interpret the question as specifically referring to STMicroelectronics. My answer is, however, generally applicable in principle; it’s just that the reverse current and the corresponding reverse voltage may well have different values for other manufacturers.
Regards
/Peter