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Standard Recovery Diodes,
(Stud Version), 150 A
FEATURES
• Alloy diode
• High current carrying capability
• High surge current capabilities
• Stud cathode and stud anode version
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Battery chargers
• Welders
• Machine tool controls
• High power drives
• Medium traction applications
• Freewheeling diodes
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 150 A
Package DO-8 (DO-205AA)
Circuit configuration Single
DO-8 (DO-205AA)
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
IF(AV)
150 A
TC150 °C
IF(RMS) 235 A
IFSM
50 Hz 3570 A
60 Hz 3740
I2t50 Hz 64 kA2s
60 Hz 58
VRRM Range 100 to 600 V
TJ-40 to +200 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ = 175 °C
mA
VS-45L(R)
VS-150K(R)
VS-150KS(R)
10 100 200
35
20 200 300
30 300 400
40 400 500
60 600 720
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Note
• The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average forward current
at case temperature IF(AV) 180° conduction, half sine wave 150 A
150 °C
Maximum RMS forward current IF(RMS) DC at 142 °C case temperature 235
A
Maximum peak, one cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current IFSM
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
initial TJ = TJ maximum
3570
t = 8.3 ms 3740
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
3000
t = 8.3 ms 3140
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
64
kA2s
t = 8.3 ms 58
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
45
t = 8.3 ms 41
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t t = 0.1 to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 640 kA2s
Low level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 0.67 V
High level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 0.83
Low level value of forward
slope resistance rf1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 1.42
mW
High level value of forward
slope resistance rf2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 0.91
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM Ipk = 471 A, TJ = 25 °C, tp = 10 ms sinusoidal wave 1.33 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction operating
and storage temperature range TJ, TStg -40 to 200 °C
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case RthJC DC operation 0.25
K/W
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink RthCS Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.10
Mounting torque
45L
minimum Not lubricated threads 14.1 (125)
N · m
(lbf · in)
maximum 17.0 (150)
minimum Lubricated threads 12.2 (108)
maximum 15.0 (132)
Mounting torque
150K
150KS
minimum Not lubricated threads 11.3 (100)
N · m
(lbf · in)
maximum 14.1 (125)
minimum Lubricated threads 9.5 (85)
maximum 12.5 (110)
Approximate weight 100 g
3.5 oz.
Case style
45L
See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet
DO-30 (DO-205AC)
150K-A DO-8 (DO-205AA)
150KS B-42
RthJC CONDUCTION
CONDUCTION ANGLE SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
180° 0.031 0.023
TJ = TJ maximum K/W
120° 0.038 0.040
90° 0.048 0.053
60° 0.071 0.075
30° 0.120 0.121
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Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
0 20406080100120140160
30° 60° 90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
45L...,150... Series
R (DC) = 0.25 K/ W
thJC
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
0 50 100 150 200 250
DC
30° 60°
90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
45L..., 150... Series
R (DC) = 0.25 K/ W
thJC
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R=0.1K
/W-DeltaR
0.2K
/W
0.6 K
/W
0.8K/W
1.5K
/W
2K/W
3K
/W
1K
/W
0.4K
/W
0.3K/W
thSA
160
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0
40 80 120
RM S Lim it
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Conduction Angle
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
45L..., 150... Series
T = 200°C
J
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R=0.1K
/W-DeltaR
0.3K
/W
thS
A
3K/W
2K
/W
1.5K
/W
1K
/W
0.8K
/W
0.6K
/W
0.4K
/W
0.2K
/W
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
050100150200
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RM S Li m i t
Conduc tion Period
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
45L..., 150... Series
T = 200°C
J
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Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
110100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Init ia l T = 200°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
At Any Ra te d Loa d Cond it io n And With
Rated V App lied Following Surge.
RRM
45L..., 150... Series
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0.01 0.1 1
Pulse Tra in Du r a t io n ( s)
Pe a k Ha lf Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Initia l T = 200°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
Versus Pulse Train Dura tion.
RRM
J
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
45L..., 150... Series
10
100
1000
10000
00.511.522.533.544.5
T = 2 5 ° C
J
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
T = 200°C
J
45L...,150... Serie s
0.01
0.1
1
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (K/W)
Steady State Value
R = 0.25 K7W
(DC Operation)
45L..., 150... Series
thJC
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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensions www.vishay.com/doc?95314
Device code
21 3 4 5
45 L R 60
1
- 45 = standard version
- Vishay Semiconductors product
2
- L = essential part number
3
4
- R = stud reverse polarity (anode to stud)
None = stud normal polarity (cathode to stud)
5
- Voltage code x 10 = VRRM (see Voltage Ratings table)
VS-
Device code
2 51 3 4
15 0 K R 60 A
6 7
2- 15 = essential part number
1- Vishay Semiconductors product
3- 0 = standard device
4- Case style:
K = DO-8 (DO-205AA)
KS = B-42
5- R = stud reverse polarity (anode to stud)
None = stud normal polarity (cathode to stud)
6- Voltage code x 10 = VRRM (see Voltage Ratings table)
7-
A = essential part number for 150K (omitted for 150KS)
Note
• For metric device M12 x 1.75 contact factory
VS-
Outline Dimensions
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DO-205AC (DO-30), DO-205AA (DO-8)
and B-42 for 45L(R), 150K(R) and 150KS(R) Series
DIMENSIONS FOR 45L(R) SERIES - DO-205AC (DO-30) in millimeters (inches)
15.30 (0.60) MAX.
8.30 (0.327)
7.55 (0.297)
Ø 7.39 (0.297)
Ø 6.50 (0.255)
17.30 (0.681)
Ø 23.30 (0.92) MAX.
17.0 (0.67)
15.0 (0.59)
1/2"-20UNF-2A
27.00 (1.06) MAX.
Across ats
8.48 (0.333)
7.88 (0.310)
137.67 (5.42)
132.58 (5.22)
23.30 (0.917)
MAX.
11.70 (0.460)
Outline Dimensions
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DIMENSIONS FOR 150K(R) SERIES - DO-205AA (DO-8) in millimeters (inches)
Note
(1) For metric device M12 x 1.75 contact factory
15.30 (0.60) MAX.
Ø 7.39 (0.297)
Ø 6.50 (0.255)
17.30 (0.681)
Ø 23.30 (0.92) MAX.
3/8"-24UNF-2A (1)
27.00 (1.06) MAX.
Across ats
8.48 (0.333)
7.88 (0.310)
124.00 (4.881)
111.13 (4.375)
23.30 (0.917)
MAX.
17.0 (0.67)
15.0 (0.59)
11.70 (0.460)
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DIMENSIONS FOR 150KS(R) SERIES - B-42 in millimeters (inches)
2.03 (0.080)
1.27 (0.050)
4.08 (0.161)
3.70 (0.146)
9.50 (0.374)
7.50 (0.295)
18.00 (0.708)
14.00 (0.551)
6.76 (0.266)
6.25 (0.246)
3/8"-24UNF-2A
12.50 (0.492)
11.70 (0.460)
Ø 4.34 (0.171)
Ø 4.09 (0.161)
10.2 (0.401)
9.2 (0.362)
21.47 (0.843)
21.20 (0.835)
37.13 (1.462)
33.83 (1.332)
27.17 (1.070)
26.22 (1.032)
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