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Clamper/Damper Glass Passivated Rectifier
BY228GP
Vishay General Semiconductor
FEATURES
Superectifier structure for high reliability
application
Cavity-free glass-passivated junction
Low forward voltage drop
Typical IR less than 0.1 μA
High forward surge capability
Meets environmental standard MIL-S-19500
Solder dip 275 °C max. 10 s, per JESD 22-B106
AEC-Q101 qualified
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and in
accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in high voltage rectification of power supplies,
inverters, converters and freewheeling diodes specially
designed for clamping circuits, horizontal deflection
systems and damper applications.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-201AD, molded epoxy over glass body
Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
Base P/N-E3 - RoHS compliant, commercial grade
Base P/NHE3 - RoHS compliant, AEC-Q101 qualified
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102
E3 suffix meets JESD 201 class 1A whisker test, HE3 suffix
meets JESD 201 class 2 whisker test
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 2.5 A
VRRM 1500 V
IFSM 50 A
IR5.0 μA
VF1.6 V
TJ max. 150 °C
DO-201AD
SUPERECTIFIER
®
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BY228GP UNIT
Maximum non repetitive peak reverse voltage VRSM 1650 V
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 1500 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 1050 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 1500 V
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length at TA = 50 °C IF(AV) 2.5 A
Peak forward surge current 10 ms single half
sine-wave superimposed on rated load IFSM 50 A
Working peak forward current at TA = 75 °C IFWM 5.0 A
Peak repetitive forward surge current at TA = 75 °C IFRM 10 A
Operating junction temperature range TJ- 65 to + 150 °C
Storage temperature range TSTG - 65 to + 200 °C
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Note
(1) Pulse test: 300 µs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
Note
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
Note
(1) AEC-Q101 qualified
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL BY228GP UNIT
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage IF = 2.5 A VF (1) 1.6 V
Maximum reverse current VR = 1500 V
TA = 25 °C
IR
5.0
μA
TJ = 140 °C 200
Maximum reverse recovery time IF = 1.0 A, IR = 50 mA,
dI/dt = 50 mA/μs trr 20 μs
Reverse recovery time IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A,
Irr = 0.25 A
typical
trr
0.5
μs
maximum 2.0
Maximum forward recovery time IF = 5.0 A with tr = 0.1 μs tfr 1.0 μs
Typical junction capacitance 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ40 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BY228GP UNIT
Typical thermal resistance RJA (1) 20 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
BY228GP-E3/54 1.28 54 1400 13" diameter paper tape and reel
BY228GP-E3/73 1.28 73 1000 Ammo pack packaging
BY228GPHE3/54 (1) 1.28 54 1400 13" diameter paper tape and reel
BY228GPHE3/73 (1) 1.28 73 1000 Ammo pack packaging
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
025 50 75 100 125 150 175
Average Forward Rectied Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
50 Hz to 60 Hz
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
1000
100
10
110 100
Number of Cycles at 50 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
TJ = TJ Max.
10 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
Rated Load
No Load Condition
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Fig. 3 - Maximum Peak Repetitive Forward Surge Current
Fig. 4 - Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Characteristics
Fig. 6 - Typical Junction Capacitance
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
10
100
110 100
Percent Duty Cycle (%)
Maximum Peak Repetitive Forward
Current (A
pK
)
TA = 75 °C
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 μs
1 % Duty Cycle
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 μs
1 % Duty Cycle
020 40 60 80 100
0.1
1
10
0.01
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (μA)
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
10
100
110 100
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
DO-201AD
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
DIA.
0.052 (1.32)
0.048 (1.22)
DIA.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
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