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Characteristics

Table 1. Absolute ratings (limiting values at 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

VRRM

Repetitive peak reverse voltage, Tj = -40 °C to +175 °C

100

V

IF(RMS)

Forward rms current

10

A

IF(AV)

Average forward current

Tc = 165 °C, δ = 0.5

5

A

IFSM

Surge non repetitive forward current

tp = 10 ms sinusoidal

75

A

PARM

Repetitive peak avalanche power

tp = 10 µs, Tj = 125 °C

518

W

Tstg

Storage temperature range

-65 to +175

°C

Tj

Operating junction temperature range(1)

-40 to +175

°C

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

Table 2. Thermal parameters

Symbol

Parameter

Max. value

Unit

Rth(j-c)

Junction to case

2.5

°C/W

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

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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 = 25 °C

VR = VRRM

-

3.5

µA

Tj = 125 °C

-

1.3

4.5

mA

VF(2)

Forward voltage drop

Tj = 25 °C

IF = 5 A

-

0.73

V

Tj = 125 °C

-

0.57

0.61

Tj = 25 °C

IF = 10 A

-

0.85

Tj = 125 °C

-

0.66

0.71

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 = 0.51 x IF(AV) + 0.02 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

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AN4021: Calculation of reverse losses on a power diode

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