
Rectifier Diode
SKN 71
SKR 71
Features
Reverse voltages up to 1600 V
Hermetic metal case with glass
insulator
Cooling via heatsinks
Threaded stud ISO M8, M6 or
¼ - 28 UNF 2A2)
SKN: anode to stud
SKR: cathode to stud
Typical Applications *
All purpose high power rectifier
diodes
Non-controllable and half-
controllable rectifiers
Free-wheeling diodes
Recommended snubber
network:
RC: 0,1 µF, 100 (PR = 2W),
Rp: 80 k (PR = 6 W)
1) Mounting with grease-like thermal
compound or joint contact compound
2) M8x1,25 is standard, “UNF” should be
added in description for ¼ - 28 2A thread,
while “M6” must be added for M6x1
I
FRMS
= 150 A (maximum value for continuous operation)
I
FAV
= 72 A (sin. 180; Tc = 125 ºC)
K 1,1; Ta = 45°C; B2 / B6
A K 1,1F; Ta = 35°C; B2 / B6
T
vj
= 180º C ; 8,3...10 ms
T
vj
= 180º C ; VRD = V
RRM
Tvj = 160°C, -diF/dt = 10 A/µs
M6 or ¼ - 28 UNF 2A (lubricated)1)

Fig. 1L Power dissipation vs. forward current
Fig. 2 Forward current vs. case temperature
Fig. 5 Forward characteristics
Fig. 1R Power dissipation vs. ambient temperature
Fig. 4 Transient thermal impedance vs. time
Fig. 6 Surge overload current vs. time

Case E11 (IEC 60191: A 16 U; A 17 MB 2; JEDEC: DO-203 AB)
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