
Diode
Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode
Final Datasheet
Rev. 2.1 2017-07-21
IDH05G120C5
5th Generation CoolSiC™ 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode

5th Generation CoolSiC™ 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode
CoolSiCTM SiC Schottky Diode
Features:
Revolutionary semiconductor material - Silicon Carbide
No reverse recovery current / No forward recovery
Temperature independent switching behavior
Low forward voltage even at high operating temperature
Tight forward voltage distribution
Excellent thermal performance
Extended surge current capability
Specified dv/dt ruggedness
Qualified according to JEDEC1) for target applications
Pb-free lead plating; RoHS compliant
Benefits
System efficiency improvement over Si diodes
Enabling higher frequency / increased power density solutions
System size / cost savings due to reduced heatsink requirements and smaller magnetics
Reduced EMI
Highest efficiency across the entire load range
Robust diode operation during surge events
High reliability
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Applications
Solar inverters
Uninterruptable power supplies
Motor drives
Power Factor Correction
Package pin definitions
Pin 1 and backside – cathode
Pin 2 – anode
Key Performance and Package Parameters
1) J-STD20 and JESD22
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Table of Contents
Description .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Maximum Ratings ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Thermal Resistances .................................................................................................................................. 4
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................. 5
Electrical Characteristics Diagram .............................................................................................................. 6
Package Drawings ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Revision History ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................. 11
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Repetitive peak reverse voltage
Continues forward current for R
th(j-c,max)
TC = 161°C, D=1
TC = 135°C, D=1
TC = 25°C, D=1
Surge non-repetitive forward current,
sine halfwave
TC=25°C, tp=10ms
TC=150°C, tp=10ms
Non-repetitive peak forward current
TC = 25°C, tp=10 µs
i²t value
TC = 25°C, tp=10 ms
TC = 150°C, tp=10 ms
Diode dv/dt ruggedness
VR=0…960V
Power dissipation
TC = 25°C
Soldering temperature,
wavesoldering only allowed at leads,
1.6mm (0.063 in.) from case for 10 s
Mounting torque
M3 and M4 screws
Diode thermal resistance,
junction – case
Thermal resistance,
junction – ambient
Maximum ratings
Thermal Resistances
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IF= 5A, Tj=25°C
IF= 5A, Tj=150°C
VR=1200V, Tj=25°C
VR=1200V, Tj=150°C
VR=1 V, f=1 MHz
VR=400 V, f=1 MHz
VR=800 V, f=1 MHz
Electrical Characteristics
Static Characteristics, at Tj=25°C, unless otherwise specified
Dynamic Characteristics, at Tj=25°C, unless otherwise specified
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Figure 1. Power dissipation as a function
of case temperature, P
tot
=f(TC),
R
th(j-c),max
Figure 2. Diode forward current as function
of temperature, Tj≤175°C,
R
th(j-c),max
, parameter D=duty cycle,
Vth, R
diff
@ Tj=175°C
Figure 3. Typical forward characteristics,
IF=f(VF), tp= 10 µs, parameter: Tj
Figure 4. Typical forward characteristics in surge
current, IF=f(VF), tp= 10 µs,
parameter: Tj
Electrical Characteristics Diagram
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Figure 5. Typical capacitive charge as function
of current slope1, QC=f(dIF/dt), Tj=150°C
1) Only capacitive charge, guaranteed by design.
Figure 6. Typical reverse current as function
of reverse voltage, IR=f(VR), parameter: Tj
Figure 7. Max. transient thermal impedance,
Z
th,jc
=f(tP), parameter: D=tP/T
Figure 8. Typical capacitance as function of
reverse voltage, C=f(VR); Tj=25°C; f=1 MHz
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Figure 9. Typical capacitively stored energy as
function of reverse voltage,
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5th Generation CoolSiC™ 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode
Package Drawings
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Revision: 2017-07-21, Rev. 2.1
Subjects (major changes since last version)
Revision History
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5th Generation CoolSiC™ 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode
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