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Standard Recovery Diodes
DO-205AA (DO-8)
PRODUCT SUMMARY
I
F(AV)
Package DO-205AA (DO-8)
Circuit configuration Single diode
(Stud Version), 150 A
FEATURES
• Diffused diode
• High voltage ratings up to 1200 V
• High surge current capabilities
• Stud cathode and stud anode version
• Hermetic metal case
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
• Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
•Welders
• Power supplies
• Machine tool controls
150 A
• High power drives
• Medium traction applications
• Battery charges
• Freewheeling diodes
VS-150U(R).. Series
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COMPLIANT
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
I
F(AV)
I
F(RMS)
I
FSM
2
I
t
V
RRM
T
J
T
C
50 Hz 3000
60 Hz 3140
50 Hz 45
60 Hz 41
Range 600 to 1200 V
150 A
125 °C
235
-40 to 180 °C
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER
VS-150U(R)..
, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE
V
VOLTAGE
CODE
60 600 700
80 800 900
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300
RRM
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
V
, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
RSM
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
I
MAXIMUM
RRM
AT T
= TJ MAXIMUM
J
A
kA2s
mA
15
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average forward current
at case temperature
Maximum RMS forward current I
I
F(RMS)
Maximum peak, one cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current
2
Maximum I
t for fusing I2t
Slope resistance r
Threshold voltage V
Maximum forward voltage drop V
F(AV)
I
FSM
F(T0)
180° conduction, half sine wave
DC at 110 °C 235
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 3140
t = 10 ms 45
No voltage
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
initial T
t = 8.3 ms 41
TJ = TJ maximum 0.97 m
f
Ipk = 600 A, TJ = 25 °C, tp = 10 ms sinusoidal wave 1.47
FM
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction operating and storage
temperature range
Maximum thermal resistance, junction to case R
Maximum thermal resistance, case to heatsink R
Maximum allowed
mounting torque + 0 - 20 %
minimum Not lubricated threads 17
maximum Lubricated threads 14.5
Approximate weight 130 g
Case style See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet DO-205AA (DO-8)
T
, T
J
Stg
thJC
thCS
DC operation 0.3
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.1
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125 °C
3000
= TJ maximum
J
0.80
-40 to 180 °C
A
kA2s
V
K/W
N · m
R
CONDUCTION
thJC
CONDUCTION ANGLE SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
180° 0.031 0.023
120° 0.038 0.040
90° 0.048 0.053
= TJ maximum K/W
T
J
60° 0.071 0.075
30° 0.120 0.121
Note
• The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance R
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thJC
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VS-150U(R).. Series
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 50 100 150 200
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Conduction Angle
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 40 80 120 160 200
30°
60°
90°
180°
DC
120°
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
05010015020
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
150U(R)
Tj = 180°C
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RthSA =0.05 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
1.2 K/W
80 100120140160180
0
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
300
180°
250
120°
90°
200
60°
30°
150
100
50
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
0
0 50 10015020025030
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
RMS Limit
DC
Conduction Period
150U(R) Series
Tj = 180°C
RthSA =0.05 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
0.8
K/W
1.2 K/W
0
80 100120140160180
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
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