GI820 thru GI828
Document Number 88629
10-Oct-05
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Case Style P600
Fast Switching Plastic Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
IF(AV) 5.0 A
VRRM 50 V to 800 V
IFSM 300 A
trr 200 ns
VF1.05 V
IR10 µA
Tj max. 150 °C
Features
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• Low forward voltage drop
• Low leakage current
• High forward current operation
• High forward surge capability
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
Typical Applications
For use in fast switching rectification of power supply,
inverters, converters and freewheeling diodes for
consumer and Telecommunication.
(Note: These devices are not Q101 qualified. There-
fore, the devices specified in this datasheet have not
been designed for use in automotive or Hi-Rel appli-
cations.)
Mechanical Data
Case: P600, void-free molded epoxy body
Epoxy meets UL-94V-0 Flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated (E3 Suffix) leads, solder-
able per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Maximum Ratings
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Symbol GI820 GI821 GI822 GI824 GI826 GI828 Unit
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 50 100 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 35 70 140 280 420 560 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 50 100 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum non-repetitive peak reverse voltage VRSM 75 150 250 450 650 880 V
Maximum average forward rectified current 0.375" (9.5 mm)
lead length at TA = 55 °C
IF(AV) 5.0 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load
IFSM 300 A
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 50 to + 150 °C
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Document Number 88629
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GI820 thru GI828
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Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Thermal Characteristics
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Notes:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length with both leads equally heat sink
Ratings and Characteristics Curves
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Test condition Symbol GI820 GI821 GI822 GI824 GI826 GI828 Unit
Maximum instantaneous
forward voltage
at 5.0 A
at 15.7 A
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 100 °C
VF 1.10
1.05
V
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage
TA = 25 °C
TA = 100 °C
IR 10
1.0
µA
Typical junction
capacitance
at 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ 300 pF
Maximum reverse recovery
time
IF = 1.0 A, VR = 30 V,
di/dt = 50 A/µs, Irr = 10% IRM
trr 200 ns
Maximum reverse recovery
current
IF = 1.0 A, VR = 30 V,
di/dt = 50 A/µs,
IRM(REC) 2.0 ns
Parameter Symbol GI820 GI821 GI822 GI824 GI826 GI828 Unit
Typical thermal resistance (1) RθJA 10 °C/W
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curves
Ambient Temperature ( °C)
Average Forward Current (A)
20 40 60 80100 120 140 160 180
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
CapacitiveLoad
5.0
10
20
=
I(pk)
I(AV)
1.1 x 1.1" (30 x 30mm)
Copper Pads
I(pk)
I(AV)
=π
Figure 2. Forward Current Derating Curve
Lead Temperature °C
Average Forward Current (A)
75 808590 95 100 105 110 115 120 125
0
4
8
12
16
20
1.6 x 1.6 x 0.04"
(40 x 40x1mm)
Copper Heatsink
L = Lead Length
Resistive or Inductive Load
L = 0.12” (3.2 mm)
L = 0.25” (6.3 mm)
L = 0.375” (9.5 mm)
L = 0.62” (15.9 mm)
GI820 thru GI828
Document Number 88629
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Package outline dimensions in inches (millimeters)
Figure 3. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Figure 4. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110 100
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
TJ = 125 °C
TA = 25 °C
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
InstantaneousForward Voltage (V)
InstantaneousForward Current (A)
0.6 0.81.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.82.0
0.1
1
10
100
TJ = 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1% Duty Cycle
Figure 5. Typical Reverse Characteristics
Figure 6. Typical Thermal Resistance
TJ = 100 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 50 °C
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
10
1
0.1
0.01
020406080 100
Equal Lead Lengths to Heatsink (Inches)
RΘJLThermal Resistance From Junction
to Lead, °CW
00.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.80.9 1.0
0
5.0
10
15
20
25
L = Lead Length
0.052 (1.32)
0.048 (1.22)
0.360 (9.1)
0.340 (8.6)
DIA.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.360 (9.1)
0.340 (8.6)
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
Case Style P600
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