
MF34
MF34
Fast Recovery Diode
Replaces March 1998 version, DS4624-2.1 DS4624-3.0 January 2000
APPLICATIONS
■ Inverse, Parallel Or Series Connected Diode
■ Power Supplies
■ High Frequency Applications
FEATURES
■ Glass Passivation
■ High Voltage Capability
■ Fast Recovery Characteristics
VOLTAGE RATINGS
Type Number Repetitive Peak
Reverse Voltage
V
RRM
V
MF34 - 1600
MF34 -1400
MF34 - 1200
MF34 -1000
MF34 - 800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
Conditions
= V
V
RSM
RRM
+100V
KEY PARAMETERS
V
RRM
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
Q
r
t
rr
1600V
40A
400A
25µC
0.25ns
Lower voltage grades available.
For stud anode add suffix 'R' to type number. e.g. MF34-1600R.
See Package Details for further information.
Outline type code: DO5.
CURRENT RATINGS
Symbol Parameter Conditions UnitsMax.
I
F(AV)
I
F(RMS)
I
Mean forward current
RMS value
F
Continuous (direct) forward current
Half sine wave resistive load, T
T
= 65oC63A
case
T
= 65oC50A
case
= 65oC40A
case
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SURGE RATINGS
ParameterSymbol
FSM
Surge (non-repetitive) forward currentI
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL DATA
Symbol
th(j-c)
th(c-h)
T
vj
stg
Thermal resistance - junction to caseR
Thermal resistance - case to heatsinkR
Virtual junction temperature
Parameter
Conditions
10ms half sine; with V
RRM
10ms half sine; Tj = 125oC
Conditions Max. Units
dc
≤ 10V, Tj = 125oC
Max. Units
400 A
800 A
Min.
- 0.8
Mounting torque 3.5Nm
with mounting compound
Forward (conducting) - 125
Reverse (blocking)
- 125
125-55Storage temperature rangeT
4.03.5Mounting torque-
o
C/W
o
C/W- 0.2
o
o
˚C
Nm
2
sI2t for fusingI2t
C
C
CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol Typ. Units
V
FM
I
RM
t
rr
Q
V
TO
r
T
Forward voltage
Peak reverse current
Reverse recovery time
Recovered charge
R
Threshold voltage
Slope resistance At Tvj = 125oC - 7.0 mΩ
Parameter
Conditions Max.
At 120A peak, T
At V
, T
RRM
case
= 1A, di
I
F
VR = 100V
= 50A, di
I
F
VR = 100V
RR/
RR/
= 25oC - 2.0 V
case
= 100oC-mA
dt = 25A/µs, T
dt = 50A/µs, T
= 25˚C,
case
case
= 25˚C,
- 250
-25µC
5
At Tvj = 125oC - 1.2 V
ns
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CURVES
200
Measured under pulse
conditions
MF34
400
350
150
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 125˚C
100
50
Instantaneous forward current - (A)
0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0
Instantaneous forward voltage - (V)
Fig.1 Maximum (limit) forward characteristics
T
case
V
R
= 125˚C
= V
RRM
1.00
0.75
d.c.
300
250
0.50
0.25
Thermal impedance - ˚C/W
200
Peak half sinewave forward current - (A)
1235410 50
Cycles at 50Hz
0
0.001 0.01 0.1 1.0 10
Time - (s)
Duration
Fig.2 Surge (non-repetitive) forward current vs time Fig.3 Maximum transient thermal impedance
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500
T
case
100
10000
5000
2500
1000
500
300
Peak current - (A)
10
10 100 1000 10000
Pulse width - (µs)
Fig.4 Frequency curves - square waveform
500
T
case
= 65˚
50Hz
100
= 85˚
100
10000
5000
2500
1000
500
Peak current - (A)
10
10 100 1000 10000
Pulse width - (µs)
Fig.5 Frequency curves - square waveform
500
1.00.50.20.10.05
2.0J
100
Peak current - (A)
300
50Hz
100
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10
10 100 1000 10000
Pulse width - (µs)
Fig.6 Energy per pulse - square waveform

MF34
500
T
case
100
10000
5000
2500
1000
500
300
Peak current - (A)
10
10 100 1000 10000
Pulse width - (µs)
Fig.7 Frequency curves - sine waveform
500
T
case
100
10000
5000
2500
1000
500
300
= 65˚
50Hz
100
= 85˚
50Hz
100
Peak current - (A)
10
10 100 1000 10000
Pulse width - (µs)
Fig.8 Frequency curves - sine waveform
500
1.00.50.20.10.05
100
Peak current - (A)
10
10 100 1000 10000
Pulse width - (µs)
2.0J
Fig.9 Energy per pulse - sine waveform
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PACKAGE DETAILS
For further package information, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. All dimensions in mm, unless stated otherwise.
DO NOT SCALE.
Hex. 17.35mm AF max
Ø4.0
2311.5
Thread 1/4 in
28 UNF 2A
Weight: 20g
Package outline type code: DO5
ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS
Title Application Note
Number
Calculating the junction temperature or power semiconductors AN4506
Thyristor and diode measurement with a multi-meter AN4853
Use of V
, rT on-state characteristic AN5001
TO
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POWER ASSEMBLY CAPABILITY
The Power Assembly group was set up to provide a support service for those customers requiring more than the basic semiconductor, and has developed a flexible range of heatsink / clamping systems in line with advances in device types and the voltage and
current capability of our semiconductors.
We offer an extensive range of air and liquid cooled assemblies covering the full range of circuit designs in general use today. The
Assembly group continues to offer high quality engineering support dedicated to designing new units to satisfy the growing needs of
our customers.
Using the up to date CAD methods our team of design and applications engineers aim to provide the Power Assembly Complete
solution (PACs).
DEVICE CLAMPS
Disc devices require the correct clamping force to ensure their safe operation. The PACs range offers a varied selection of preloaded clamps to suit all of our manufactured devices. This include cube clamps for single side cooling of ‘T’ 22mm
Clamps are available for single or double side cooling, with high insulation versions for high voltage assemblies.
Please refer to our application note on device clamping, AN4839
HEATSINKS
Power Assembly has it’s own proprietary range of extruded aluminium heatsinks. They have been designed to optimise the
performance or our semiconductors. Data with respect to air natural, forced air and liquid cooling (with flow rates) is available on
request.
For further information on device clamps, heatsinks and assemblies, please contact your nearest Sales Representative or the
factory.
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