
RD43FF
RD43FF
Rectifier Diode
Target Information
Replaces November 2000, version DS5414-1.1 DS5414-2.0 October 2001
FEATURES
■ Optimised For High Current Rectifiers
■ High Surge Capability
■ Very Low On-state Voltage
APPLICATIONS
■ Electroplating
■ Power Supplies
■ Welding
VOLTAGE RATINGS
Part and Ordering
Number
RD43FF06
RD43FF05
RD43FF04
RD43FF03
RD43FF02
RD43FF01
Repetitive Peak
Reverse Voltage
V
RRM
V
600
500
400
300
200
100
ORDERING INFORMATION
Conditions
V
= V
RSM
RRM
KEY PARAMETERS
V
RRM
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
(max) 4466A
(max) 51500A
Outline type code: F
(See Package Details for further information)
Fig. 1 Package outline
600V
When ordering, select the required part number shown in the
Voltage Ratings selection table.
For example:
RD43FF04
Note: Please use the complete part number when ordering and
quote this number in any future correspondance relating to your
order.
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CURRENT RATINGS
T
= 75oC unless otherwise stated
case
Symbol Parameter Conditions
Double Side Cooled
I
F(AV)
I
F(RMS)
I
Mean forward current
RMS value
F
Continuous (direct) forward current
Half wave resistive load 4466 A
Single Side Cooled (Anode side)
I
F(AV)
I
F(RMS)
I
F
= 85oC unless otherwise stated
T
case
Symbol
Mean forward current
RMS value
Continuous (direct) forward current
Parameter
Half wave resistive load 3133 A
Test Conditions
Double Side Cooled
I
F(AV)
Mean forward current
Half wave resistive load
UnitsMax.
- 7014 A
- 6189 A
- 4922 A
- 4066 A
Max.
Units
4220
A
I
F(RMS)
I
F
RMS value
Continuous (direct) forward current
Single Side Cooled
I
F(AV)
I
F(RMS)
I
F
Mean forward current
RMS value
Continuous (direct) forward current
Half wave resistive load
-
-
6630
5815
2950
-
-
4635
3805
A
A
A
A
A
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SURGE RATINGS
RD43FF
Symbol
I
FSM
I2t
I
FSM
I2t
Surge (non-repetitive) forward current
2
t for fusing
I
Surge (non-repetitive) forward current
2
t for fusing
I
Parameter
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL RATINGS
Symbol
R
th(j-c)
R
th(c-h)
Thermal resistance - junction to case
Thermal resistance - case to heatsink
Parameter
Test Conditions
10ms half sine, T
= 50% V
V
R
10ms half sine, T
V
R
case
- 1/4 sine
RRM
case
= 0
= 175˚C
= 175˚C
Test Conditions
Double side cooled DC
Single side cooled Anode DC
Cathode DC
Clamping force 19.5kN Double side
(with mounting compound) Single side
8.49 x 10
13.26 x 10
Min.
-
-
-
-
-
Max.
41.2
51.5
Max.
0.022
0.038
0.052
0.004
0.008
6
6
Units
kA
2
s
A
kA
2
s
A
Units
˚CW
˚CW
˚CW
˚CW
˚CW
T
vj
T
stg
F
m
Virtual junction temperature
Storage temperature range
Clamping force
CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
I
RM
I
rr
Q
S
V
TO
r
T
Peak reverse current
Peak reverse recovery current
Total stored charge
Threshold voltage
Slope resistance
Parameter
Forward (conducting)
Reverse (blocking)
Test Conditions
, T
At V
RRM
= 2000A, dIRR/dt = 3A/µs,
I
F
= 200˚C, VR = 100V
T
case
= 200˚C
At T
vj
At T
= 200˚C
vj
= 200˚C
case
-
-
–55
17.6
Min.
-
-
-
-
-
225
200
200
21.6
Max.
50
25
150
0.6
0.0514
˚C
˚C
˚C
kN
Units
mA
A
µC
V
mΩ
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CURVES
6000
Tj = 200˚C
5000
- (A)
F
4000
3000
2000
Instantaneous forward current, I
1000
0
0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9
Instantaneous forward voltage, V
- (V)
F
7000
dc
1/2 wave
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
Mean power dissipation - (W)
1000
3 phase
6 phase
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
Mean forward current, I
Fig. 2 Maximum (limit) forward characteristics Fig. 3 Power dissipation
F(AV)
- (A)
1000
I
F
Q
S
Max. Q
S
dI/dt
- (µC)
S
I
RM
100
Stored charge Q
Max. I
RR
Conditions:
T
V
I
10
0.1 1.0 10 100
Rate of decay of forward current, dI
/dt - (A/µs)
F
Fig. 4 Maximum stored charge and reverse recovery current vs dI/dt
= 200˚C
j
= 100V
R
= 2000A
F
1000
Reverse recovery current I
100
RR
- (A)
10
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RD43FF
100
9
I2t = Î2 x t
2
80
60
40
20
Peak half sine forward current - (kA)
8
7
6
5
I2t
0
4
1101235102050
ms Cycles at 50Hz
Duration
Fig. 5 Surge (non-repetitive) forward current vs time
(with 50% V
RRM
@ T
= 175˚C)
case
I
2
t value - (A
2
s x 10
6
)
Thermal Impedance - Junction to case (˚C/W)
0.001
0.1
Anode side cooled
Double side cooled
0.01
Conduction
Halfwave
3 phase 120˚
6 phase 60˚
0.001 0.01 0.1 1.0 10
Time - (s)
Effective thermal resistance
Junction to case ˚C/W
Double side
d.c.
0.022
0.024
0.026
0.027
Anode side
0.038
0.040
0.042
0.043
Fig. 6 Maximum (limit) transient thermal impedance
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RD43FF
PACKAGE DETAILS
For further package information, please visit our website or contact your nearest Customer Service Centre. All dimensions in mm, unless
stated otherwise. DO NOT SCALE.
Hole Ø3.6x2.0 deep (in both electrodes)
Cathode
Note:
1. Package maybe supplied with pins and/or tags.
Ø76 max
Ø48 nom
Ø48 nom
Nominal weight: 450g
Clamping force: 19.6kN ± 10%
Package outline type code: F
Anode
27.0
25.4
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RD43FF
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 pre-loaded
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 its 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 Customer
Services.
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e-mail: power_solutions@dynexsemi.com
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