GI820 thru GI828
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88629 www.vishay.com
21-Mar-02 1
Fast Switching Rectifier Reverse V oltage 500 to 800 V
Forward Current 5.0 A
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
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" (9.5mm) lead length at TA=55°C IF(AV) 5.0 A
Peak forward surge current
8.3ms single half sine-wave superimposed on IFSM 300 A
rated load (JEDEC Method)
Typical ther mal resistance (1) RΘJA 10 °C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG -50 to +150 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage
at 5.0A TJ=25°C VF1.10 V
at15.7A TJ=100°C 1.05
Maximum DC reverse current TA=25°C 10
at rated DC blocking voltage TA=100°C IR1.0 µA
Typical junction capacitance at 4.0V, 1MHz CJ300 pF
Maximum reverse recovery time
IF=1.0A, VR=30V, di/dt=50A/µs, Irr = 10% IRM trr 200 ns
Maximum reverse recovery current
IF=1.0A, VR=30V, di/dt=50A/µs, IRM(REC) 2.0 ns
Notes:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375” (9.5mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
Features
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratories
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• High surge current capability
• High forward current operation
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• Construction utilizes void-free molded plastic technique
• Unifor m molded body
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250°C/10 seconds, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length,
5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Mechanical Data
Case: Void-free molded plastic body
Terminals: Plated axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.07 oz., 2.1 g
Packaging codes/options:
1/750 EA. per Bulk Box
4/800 EA. per 13" Reel (52mm Tape)
23/300 EA. per Ammo Box (52mm Tape)