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Characteristics

Table 1. Absolute ratings (limiting values at 25 °C, unless otherwise specified, with 2 anode terminals

short-circuited)

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

VRRM

Repetitive peak reverse voltage

100

V

IF(AV)

Average forward current, δ = 0.5 square wave

Tc = 155 °C(1)

10

A

IFSM

Surge non repetitive forward current

tp = 10 ms

sinusoidal

235

A

IAS

Single pulse avalanche current (2)

Tj = 25°C, L

= 300 µH,

VDD = 15 V

14

A

Tstg

Storage temperature range

-65 to +175

°C

Tj

Maximum operating junction temperature(3)

+175

°C

1. Value based on Rth(j-c)(max.).

2. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 for the unclamped inductive switching test circuit, and waveform.

3. (dPtot/dTj) < (1/Rth(j-a)) condition to avoid thermal runaway for a diode on its own heatsink.

Table 2. Thermal resistance parameter

Symbol

Parameter

Typ.

value

Unit

Rth(j-c)

Junction to case

PSMC (TO-277)

1.25

°C/W

For more information, please refer to the following application note:

•

AN5088: Rectifiers thermal management, handling and mounting recommendations

Table 3. Static electrical characteristics

Symbol

Parameter

Test conditions

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

IR(1)

Reverse leakage current

Tj = 125 °C

VR = 70 V

-

2

6.4

mA

Tj = 25 °C

VR = 100 V

-

26

µA

Tj = 125 °C

-

4

13.5

mA

VF(2)

Forward voltage drop

Tj = 25 °C

IF = 5 A

-

0.535 0.590

V

Tj = 125 °C

-

0.460 0.520

Tj = 25 °C

IF = 10 A

-

0.635 0.700

Tj = 125 °C

-

0.565 0.620

1. Pulse test: tp = 5 ms, δ < 2%

2. Pulse test: tp = 380 µs, δ < 2%

To evaluate the conduction losses, use the following equation:

P = 0.42 x IF(AV) + 0.020 x IF2(RMS)

For more information, please refer to the following application notes related to the power losses :

•

AN604: Calculation of conduction losses in a power rectifier

•

AN4021: Calculation of reverse losses on a power diode

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Characteristics

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