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SD2500C..K SERIES
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES Hockey Puk Version
3000A
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Features
Wide current range
High voltage ratings up to 2500V
High surge current capabilities
Diffused junction
Hockey Puk version
Case style DO-200AC (K-PUK)
Typical Applications
Converters
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
High power drives
Medium traction applications
Major Ratings and Characteristics
IF(AV) 3000 A
@ Ths 55 °C
IF(RMS) 5000 A
@ Ths 25 °C
IFSM @ 50Hz 31000 A
@ 60Hz 32460 A
I2t@
50Hz 4810 KA2s
@ 60Hz 4390 KA2s
VRRM range 1200 to 2500 V
TJ- 40 to 180 °C
Parameters SD2500C..K Units
case style DO-200AC (K-PUK)
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Voltage VRRM , maximum repetitive VRSM , maximum non- IRRM max.
Type number Code peak reverse voltage repetitive peak rev. voltage @ TJ = 180°C
VVmA
12 1200 1300
16 1600 1700
20 2000 2100
25 2500 2600
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
IF(AV) Max. average forward current 3000 (1550) A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Heatsink temperature 55 (85) °C Double side (single side) cooled
IF(RMS) Max. RMS forward current 5000 A @ 25°C heatsink temperature double side cooled
IFSM Max. peak, one-cycle forward, 31000 t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 32460 t = 8.3ms reapplied
26050 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
27300 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal halfwave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 4810 t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
4390 t = 8.3ms reapplied
3400 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
3100 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 48100 KA2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
VF(TO)1 Low level value of threshold
voltage
VF(TO)2 High level value of threshold
voltage
rf1Low level value of forward
slope resistance
rf2High level value of forward
slope resistance
VFM Max. forward voltage drop 1.41 V Ipk= 4000A, TJ = TJ max, tp = 10ms sinusoidal wave
A
KA2s
0.76 (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
Parameter SD2500C..K Units Conditions
Forward Conduction
V
mΩ
0.16 (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
0.97 (I > π x IF(AV)),TJ = TJ max.
0.13 (I > π x IF(AV)),TJ = TJ max.
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∆RthJ-hs Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence RthJ-hs when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
Ordering Information Table
1- Diode
2- Essential part number
3- 0 = Standard recovery
4- C = Ceramic Puk
5- Voltage code: code x 100 = VRRM (see Voltage Ratings Table)
6- K = Puk Case DO-200AC (K-PUK)
123 4 5 6
Device Code
SD 250 0 C 25 K
TJMax. junction operating temperature range -40 to 180
Tstg Max. storage temperature range -55 to 200
RthJ-hs Max. thermal resistance, junction 0.042 DC operation single side cooled
to heatsink 0.020 DC operation double side cooled
F Mounting force, ± 10% 22250 N
(2250) (Kg)
wt Approximate weight 425 g
Case style DO-200AC(K-PUK) See Outline Table
Parameter SD2500C..K Units Conditions
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
°C
K/W
Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction
Conduction angle Units Conditions
Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side
180°0.002 0.002 0.001 0.001
120°0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002
90°0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 K/W TJ = TJ max.
60°0.004 0.004 0.004 0.004
30°0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007
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Outline Table
Case Style DO-200AC (K-PUK)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
30°
60°
90°
180° DC
120°
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Heatsink Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
SD2500C..K Series
(Single Side Cooled)
R (DC) = 0.042 K/W
th J- hs
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
30°60°
90°12 0°180°
A vera g e Fo rw ard C urre nt (A)
M aximum Allow able Heatsink Tem perature (°C)
Conduction Angle
SD 2500C ..K Series
(Single Side Cooled)
R (D C ) = 0.042 K/W
thJ- hs
3.5(0.14) DIA. NOM. x
2.5(0.1) DEEP MIN. BOTH ENDS
74.5 (2.93) D IA. MAX.
1 (0.04) MIN.
BOTH ENDS TWO PLACES
47.5 (1.87) DIA. MAX.
67 (2.64) DIA. MAX.
27.5 (1.08) MAX.
Quote between upper and lower
pole pieces has to be considered
after application of Mounting Force
(see Thermal and Mechanical
Specification)
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Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
Maximum Av erage Forward Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
SD2500C..K Series
T = 180°C
J
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
SD2500C..K Series
T = 180°C
J
16000
18000
20000
22000
24000
26000
28000
1 10 100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
SD2500C..K Series
Init ial T = 180 °C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
At Any Rated Load Condition And W ith
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
0.01 0.1 1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Initial T = 180°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
RRM
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
J
SD2500C..K Series
Fig. 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Single and Double Side Cooled
Fig. 8 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Single and Double Side Cooled
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
30°60°
90°
180°DC
120°
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allow able Heatsink Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
SD2500C..K Series
(Double Side Cooled)
R (DC) = 0.020 K/W
th J- hs
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
30°
60°90°120°
180°
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Heatsink Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
SD2500C..K Series
(Double Side Cooled)
R (DC) = 0.020 K/W
th J- hs
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Fig. 9 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 10 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
100
1000
10000
0.5 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5
T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantan eous Forward Current (A)
SD2500C..K Series
T = 180°C
J
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
0 .00 1 0.0 1 0.1 1 10 1 00
Squ are W ave Pulse D u ratio n (s)
thJ-hs
Transient Therm al Im peda nc e Z (K/W )
SD 2500C..K Series
S te a dy St a t e V a lu e
R = 0.042 K/W
(Single Side Cooled)
R = 0.020 K/W
(Double Side C ooled)
(D C O pe ration)
thJ-hs
th J - h s
