* High case dielectric strength
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Single phase, half wave, 60 Hz, resistive or inductive load.
For capacitive load, derate current by 20%.
= 1 Amp., Irr = 0.25 Amp.
2 ) Thermal Resistance from junction to case with units mounted on a 3.2" x 3.2" x 0.12" THK (8.2cm.x 8.2cm.x 0.3cm.) Al. Plate. heatsink.
* High surge current capability
* High reliability
* Low reverse current
* Low forward voltage drop
* Fast switching for high efficiency
* Ideal for printed circuit board
* Case : Molded plastic with heatsink integrally
mounted in the bridge encapsulation
* Epoxy : UL94V-O rate flame retardant
* Terminals : plated .25" (6.35 mm). Faston
* Polarity : Polarity symbols marked on case
* Mounting position : Bolt down on heat-sink with
silicone thermal compound between bridge
and mounting surface for maximum heat
transfer efficiency.
* Weight : 17.1 grams
FAST RECOVERY
BR50
0.728(18.50)
0.688(17.40)
0.570(14.50)
0.530(13.40)
0.658(16.70)
0.618(15.70)
0.032(0.81)
0.028(0.71)
0.310(7.87)
0.280(7.11)
Metal Heatsink
Dimensions in inches and ( millimeters )
0.685(16.70)
0.618(15.70)
0.210(5.30)
0.200(5.10)
0.252(6.40)
0.248(6.30)
0.905(23.0)
0.826(21.0)
1.130(28.70)
1.120(28.40)
0.100(2.50)
φ
0.090(2.30)
RATING
Maximum Recurrent Peak Reverse Voltage V
Maximum RMS Voltage V
Maximum DC Blocking Voltage V
Maximum Average Forward Current Tc = 55 °C I
SYMBOL
RRM
RMS
DC
F(AV)
50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 Volts
35 70 140 280 420 560 700 Volts
50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 Volts
15 Amps.
Peak Forward Surge Current Single half sine wave
Superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method) I
Current Squared Time at t < 8.3 ms.
Maximum Forward Voltage drop per Diode at IF = 7.5 Amps. V
Maximum DC Reverse Current Ta = 25 °C I
at Rated DC Blocking Voltage Ta = 100 °C I
FSM
I2t
F
R
R(H)
300 Amps.
375
1.3 Volts
10
200
Maximum Reverse Recovery Time (Note 1) Trr 150 250 500 ns
Typical Thermal Resistance per diode (Note 2)
Operating Junction Temperature Range T
Storage Temperature Range T
F
R
RθJC
J
STG
1.9
- 50 to + 150
- 50 to + 150
UNIT
A2S
A
µ
A
µ
C/W
°
C
°
C
°
RATING AND CHARACTERISTIC CURVES ( FBR1500 - FBR1510 )
REVERSE CURRENT, MICROAMPERES
FIG.1 - REVERSE RECOVERY TIME CHARACTERISTIC AND TEST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
50
Ω
50 Vdc
(approx)
NOTES : 1. Rise Time = 7 ns max., Input Impedance = 1 megaohm, 22 pF.
2. Rise time = 10 ns max., Source Impedance = 50 ohms.
3. All Resistors = Non-inductive Types.
D.U.T.
1
Ω
10
Ω
PULSE
GENERATOR
( NOTE 2 )
OSCILLOSCOPE
( NOTE 1 )
- 1.0 A
Trr
SET TIME BASE FOR 50/100 ns/cm
FIG.2 - DERATING CURVE FOR OUTPUT FIG.3 - MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE PEAK
RECTIFIED CURRENT FORWARD SURGE CURRENT
300
240
180
120
CURRENT, AMPERES
60Hz RESISTIVE OR INDUCTIVE LOAD
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 1 2 4 6 10 20 40 60 100
CASE TEMPERATURE, ( °C)
CURRENT, AMPERES
PEAK FORWARD SURGE
60
NUMBER OF CYCLES AT 60Hz
Tc = 55 °C
100 10
10
1.0 0.1
0.1
FORWARD CURRENT, AMPERES
0.01
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
FIG.4 - TYPICAL FORWARD CHARACTERISTICS FIG.5 - TYPICAL REVERSE CHARACTERISTICS
PER DIODE PER DIODE
Pulse Width = 300 µs
2% Duty Cycle
TJ = 25 °C
1.0
0.01
TJ = 100 °C
TJ = 25 °C
80
100 1400 20 40 60 120
PERCENT OF RATED REVERSE
VOLTAGE, (%)
FORWARD VOLTAGE, VOLTS