Maximum mean forward current, T
Maximum mean forward current. T
Maximum mean forward current. T
Maximum RMS forward current, T
D.C. forward current, T
Peak non-repetitive surge tp=10ms, VRM=60%V
Peak non-repetitive surge tp=10ms, VRM≤10V, (note 5)
2
t capacity for fusing tp=10ms, VRM=60%V
2
I
t capacity for fusing tp=10ms, VRM≤10V, (note 5)
Operating temperature range-40 to +150°C
Storage temperature range-40 to +150°C
=25°C, (note 4)4630A
sink
=55°C, (note 2)2837A
sink
=100°C, (note 2)1858A
sink
=100°C, (note 3)1134A
sink
=25°C, (note 2)5296A
sink
, (note 5)31.8kA
RRM
, (note 5)5.1×10
RRM
Data Sheet Issue:- 1
MAXIMUM
LIMITS
MAXIMUM
LIMITS
35.0kA
6
6
6.1×10
UNITS
UNITS
A2s
A2s
Notes:-
1) De-rating factor of 0.13% per °C is applicable for T
2) Double side cooled, single phase; 50Hz, 180° half-sinewave.
3) Single side cooled, single phase; 50Hz, 180° half-sinewave.
4) Double side cooled.
5) Half-sinewave, 150°C T
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initial.
j
below 25°C.
j
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Characteristics
UNITS
V
mΩ
V
mA
µs
K/W
V
V
r
V
I
Q
Q
I
t
R
FM
T0
T
FRM
RRM
rr
ra
rm
rr
thJK
PARAMETERMIN.TYP.MAX. TEST CONDITIONS (Note 1)
Maximum peak forward voltage
Threshold voltage--0.9V
Slope resistance--0.17
Maximum forward recovery voltage
Peak reverse current--100Rated V
Reverse Recovery Charge-2100-µC
Recovered charge, 50% Chord-11001450µC
Reverse Recovery Current-310-A
Reverse recovery time, 50% Chord-7-
Thermal resistance, junction to heatsink
--1.41IFM=3000A
--1.8I
=5675A
FM
--15di/dt = 1000A/µs, Tj=25°C
--33di/dt = 1000A/µs
RRM
I
=1000A, tp=1000µs, di/dt=60A/µs,
FM
V
=50V, 50% Chord.
r
--0.016 Double side cooled
--0.032 Single side cooled
FMounting force27-34kN
W
Weight (note 2)
t
Notes:-
1) Unl ess otherwise indicated T
2) The out l i ne code is denoted by a ‘#’ in the part number. See ordering information f or details of outline codes.
=150°C.
j
-1000-Outline option VC
-800-Outline option VF
g
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A blocking voltage de-rating factor of 0.13% per °C is applicable to this device for Tj below 25°C.
3.0 ABCD Constants
These constants (applicable only over current range of VF characteristic in Figure 1) are the coefficients of
the expression for the forward characteristic given below:
where IF = instantaneous forward current.
4.0 Reverse recovery ratings
RRM
(V)
V
RSM
(V)
V
dc
R
(V)
IDICIBAV⋅+⋅+⋅+=)ln(
FFFF
(i) Qra is based on 50% Irm chord as shown in Fig.(a) below.
(ii) Qrr is based on a 150µs integration time.
s
µ
150
I.e.
(iii)
=
FactorK=
dtiQ
.
rrrr
∫
0
t
1
t
2
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5.0 Reverse Recovery Loss
The following procedure is recommended for use where it is necessary to include reverse recovery loss.
From waveforms of recovery current obtained from a high frequency shunt (see Note 1) and reverse
voltage present during recovery, an instantaneous reverse rec overy loss waveform must be constructed.
Let the area under this waveform be E joules per pulse. A new sink tem perature can then be evaluated
from:
)(
Where k = 0.2314 (°C/W)/s
E
= Area under reverse loss waveform per pulse in joules (W.s.)
= Rated frequency in Hz at the original sink temperature.
R
The total dissipation is now given by:
This device has a low reverse rec overed char ge and peak revers e rec overy current. When m easur ing the
charge, care must be taken to ensure that:
amplitude forward current.
to avoid overloading the internal amplifiers by the relatively high amplitude forward current signal.
= d.c. thermal resistance (°C/W)
th(J-Hs
originaltot
NOTE 1 - Reverse Recovery Loss by Measurement
(a) AC coupled devices such as current transformers are not affected by prior passage of high
(b) A suitable, polarised, clipping circuit must be connected to the input of the m easuring oscillosc ope
[]
fEWW
)()(
⋅+=
RfkETT⋅+⋅−=
thJKMAXjSINK
(c) Measurement of reverse recovery waveform should be carried out with an appropriate critically
damped snubber, connected acr oss diode anode to cathode. The for mula used for the c alculation of this
snubber is shown below:
2
R
Where:Vr= Commutating source voltage
6.0 Snubber Components
When selecting snubber components, care m ust be taken not to us e excessively large values of snubber
capacitor or excessively sm all values of snubber re sistor. Such exc essive com ponent values may lead to
device damage due to the large resultant values of snubber dis charge current. If required, please cons ult
the factory for assistance.
V
⋅= 4
C
R = Snubber resistance
r
di
C
⋅
dt
S
= Snubber capacitance
S
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7.0 Computer Modelling Parameters
7.1 Device Dissipation Calculations
oo
4
I
=
AV
2
Where VT0 =0.9V, rT =0.17mΩ
2
2
rff
⋅⋅
s
WrffVV
⋅⋅⋅++−
AVs
ff = form factor (normally unity for fast diode applications)
∆
T
W
The forward characteristic I
(i) the well established V
((iiii))
=
AV
a set of constants A, B, C, and D forming the coefficients of the representative equation for V
R
th
−=∆
)(
7.2 Calculation of V
terms of I
given below:
F
TTT
KMAXj
using ABCD Coefficients
F
Vs VF, on page 6 is represented in two ways;
F
and rT tangent used for rating purposes and
T0
IDICIBAV⋅+⋅+⋅+=)ln(
FFFF
in
F
The constants, derived by curve fitting software, are given in this report for both hot and cold
characteristics. T he resulting values f or V
which is limited to that plotted.
A
B
C
D
8.0 Frequency Ratings
The curves illustrated in figures 8 to 16 are for guidance only and are superseded by the maxim um ratings
shown on page 1.
9.0 Square wave ratings
These ratings are given for load component rate of rise of forward current of 100 and 500 A/µs.
10.0 Duty cycle lines
The 100% duty cycle is represented on all the ratings by a straight line. Other duties can be included as
parallel to the first.
agree with the true device characteristic over a c urrent range,
F
25°C Coefficients150°C Coefficients
0.48435790.1234273
0.06181020.0931579
6.3095×10
4.42028×10
-5
-3
8.3822×10
5.34383×10
-5
-3
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Curves
Figure 1 – Forward characteristics of Limit deviceFigure 2 – Maximum forward recovery voltage
10000
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
150°C25°C
100
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
150°C
25°C
(A)
FM
1000
Instantaneous forward current - I
100
0.511.522.5
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage - V
Figure 3 - Recovered charge, Q
10000
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
Tj = 150°C
(µC)
rr
(V)
FRM
10
Maximum forward recovery voltage - V
1
(V)
FM
rr
2000A
1500A
1000A
500A
Figure 4 - Recovered charge, Qra (50% chord)
10100100010000
Rate of rise of forward current - di/dt (A/µs)
10000
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
Tj = 150°C
(µC)
ra
2000A
1500A
1000A
500A
1000
Total recovered charge - Q
100
1101001000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
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1000
Recovered charge - Q
100
1101001000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
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Figure 5 - Maximum reverse current, I
10000
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
Tj = 150°C
1000
(A)
rm
100
Reverse recovery current - I
10
1101001000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
rm
2000A
1500A
1000A
500A
Figure 6 - Maximum recovery time, trr (50% chord)
100
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
Tj = 150°C
(µs)
rr
10
2000A
Recovery time - t
1
1101001000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
1500A
1000A
500A
Figure 7 – Reverse recovery energy per pulseFigure 8 - Sine wave energy per pulse
10
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
Tj = 150°C
VRM = 67% V
0.5µF, 2.2Ω Snubber
(J)
r
1
Energy per pulse - E
0.1
101001000
RRM
5000A
2000A
1000A
500A
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
1.00E+03
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
Energy per pulse (J)
1.00E+00
1.00E-01
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
Tj = 150°C
6k
5k
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
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Figure 9 - Sine wave frequency vs. pulse widthFigure 10 - Sine wave frequency vs. pulse width
1.00E+05
1.00E+04
1kA
2kA
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
100% Duty Cy c l e
TK = 55°C
1.00E+05
1.00E+04
1kA
2kA
M2837V#180-250
100% Duty Cycle
Issue 1
TK = 85°C
4kA
1.00E+03
Frequency (Hz)
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
5kA
6kA
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
1.00E+03
Frequency (Hz)
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
4kA
5kA
6kA
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Figure 11 – Square wave frequency vs pulse widthFigure 12 - Square wave frequency vs pulse width
1.00E+05
1.00E+04
1kA
2kA
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
di/dt =100A/µs
TK=55°C
100% Duty Cy c l e
1.00E+05
1.00E+04
1kA
2kA
M2837V#180-250
di/dt =500A/µs
100% Duty Cycle
Issue 1
TK = 55°C
4kA
5kA
1.00E+03
Frequency (Hz)
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
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6kA
Pulse width ( s)
1.00E+03
Frequency (Hz)
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
4kA
5kA
6kA
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
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Figure 13 - Square wave frequency vs pulse widthFigure 14 - Square wave frequency vs pulse width
1.00E+05
1kA
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
di/dt =100A/µs
TK = 85°C
1.00E+05
1kA
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
di/dt =500A/µs
TK = 85°C
1.00E+04
1.00E+03
Frequency (Hz)
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
2kA
100% Duty Cycle
4kA
5kA
6kA
Pulse width ( s)
1.00E+04
1.00E+03
Frequency (Hz)
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
2kA
100% Duty Cycle
4kA
5kA
6kA
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
Pulse width ( s)
Figure 15 - Square wave energy per pulseFigure 16 - Square wave energy per pulse
1.00E+03
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
di/dt =100A/µs
Tj = 150°C
1.00E+03
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
di/dt =500A/µs
Tj = 150°C
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
Energy per pulse (J)
1.00E+00
1kA
1.00E-01
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
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6kA
5kA
4kA
2kA
Pulse width (s)
1.00E+02
6kA
5kA
4kA
2kA
1kA
1.00E+01
Energy per pulse (J)
1.00E+00
1.00E-01
1.00E-051.00E-041.00E-031.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
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Figure 17 – Maximum surge and I2t ratings
100000
(A)
FSM
10000
Total peak half sine surge current - I
1000
I2t: V
RRM
I
: VR=60% V
FSM
I2t: VR=60% V
I
: V
FSM
RRM
Tj (initial) = 150°C
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
13510151050100
Duration of surge (ms)Duration of surge (cycles @ 50Hz)
≤
10V
10V
≤
RRM
RRM
1.00E+08
1.00E+07
1.00E+06
2
2
s)
t (A
Maximum I
Figure 18 – Transient thermal impedance
0.1
M2837V#180-250
Issue 1
0.01
0.001
Thermal impedance (K/W)
0.0001
0.00010.0010.010.1110100
SSC 0.032K/W
DSC 0.016K/W
Time (s)
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Outline Drawing & Ordering Information
Outline option VC
Outline option VF
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