
SKN 96, SKR 96
Stud Diode
Rectifier Diode
SKN 96
SKR 96
Features
• Low power dissipation
• Reverse voltages up to 1200 V
• Hermetic metal cases with
glass insulator
• Threaded studs ISO M8 or
1/4" 28 UNF-2A
• SKN: anode to stud
• SKR: cathode to stud
Typical Applications *
• All purpose mean power
rectifier diodes
• Cooling via heatsinks
• Non-controllable and half-
controllable rectifiers
• Free-wheeling diodes
• Recommended snubber
network:
RC: 0,1 µF, 100 Ω (PR = 2W),
Rp: 80 KΩ (PR = 6 W)
Note: for UNF thread versions add
an UNF at the description's end.
(e.g. SKR 96/04 UNF)
SKN SKR
I
V
RSM
V
V
RRM
V
= 150 A (maximum value for continuous operation)
FRMS
I
= 95 A (sin. 180; Tc = 142 ºC)
FAV
200 200 SKN 96/02 SKR 96/02
400 400 SKN 96/04 SKR 96/04
800 600 SKN 96/08 SKR 96/08
1200 1200 SKN 96/12 SKR 96/12
Symbol Condition Values Units
I
FAV
I
T
FSM
T
T
i2t T
T
T
sin. 180 ; TC = 142 ºC 95 A
; TC = 150 ºC 80 A
= 25º C ; 10 ms 2000 A
vj
= 180º C ; 10 ms 1700 A
vj
= 180º C ; 10 ms; VR = V
vj
= 25º C ; 8,3...10 ms 20000 A2s
vj
= 180º C ; 8,3...10 ms 14400 A2s
vj
= 180º C ; 8,3...10 ms; VR = V
vj
1450 A
RRM
10500 A2s
RRM
VF Tvj = 25º C, IF = 300 A Max. 1,2 V
V
T
(TO)
rT T
IR T
T
Qrr Tvj = 160°C, -diF/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 80 µC
R
thjc
R
thch
= 180º C 0,8 V
vj
= 180º C 1,4
vj
= 25º C ; VR = V
vj
= 180º C ; VR = V
vj
RRM
10 mA
RRM
0,6 mA
DC to rect. 120 0,35
rect. 60 0,40
rect. 30 0,50
0,2
Tvj -40...+180 °C
T
-55...+180 °C
stg
M M8 SI / US units 4 Nm / 35 lb.in
1/4" 28 UNF-2A SI / US units 2,5 Nm / 22 lb.in
a 5 * 9,81 m/s
m approx. 20 g
Case E10
mΩ
º C/
º C/
º C/
º C/
W
W
W
W
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SKN 96, SKR 96
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
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SKN 96, SKR 96
Dimensions in mm
Case E 10 (JEDEC: DO-203 AB (DO-5))
* The specifications of our components may not be considered as an assurance of component characteristics.
Components have to be tested for the respective application. Adjustments may be necessary. The use of SEMIKRON
products in life support appliances and systems is subject to prior specification and written approval by SEMIKRON. We
therefore strongly recommend prior consultation of our personal.
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