Features
Diffused diode
High voltage ratings up to 1200V
High surge current capabilities
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Hermetic metal case
Typical Applications
Welders
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
High power drives
Medium traction applications
Battery charges
Free-wheeling diodes
Major Ratings and Characteristics
IF(AV) 150 A
@ TC125 °C
IF(RMS) 235 A
IFSM @ 50Hz 3000 A
@ 60Hz 3140 A
I2t@
50Hz 45 KA2s
@ 60Hz 41 KA2s
VRRM range 600 and 1200 V
TJ- 40 to 180 °C
Parameters 150U(R).. Units
case style
DO205 (DO-8)
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150A
Stud Version
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TJMax. junction operating temperature range -40 to 180
Tstg Max. storage temperature range -40 to 180
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, junction to case 0.3 DC operation
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink 0.1 Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
T Max. allowed mounting torque +0 -20% 17 Not lubricated threads
14.5 Lubricated threads
wt Approximate weight 130 g
Case style DO-205 (DO-8) See Outline Table
Parameter 150U(R).. Units Conditions
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
°C
K/W
Nm
∆RthJC Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence R thJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
180° 0.031 0.023 TJ = TJ max.
120° 0.038 0.040
90° 0.048 0.053
60° 0.071 0.075
30° 0.120 0.121
Conduction angle Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction Units Conditions
K/W
IF(AV) Max. average forward current 150 A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature 125 °C
IF(RMS) Max. RMS forward current 235 A Dc @ 110°C
IFSM Max. peak, one-cycle forward, 3000 A t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 3140 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 45 KA2s t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
41 t = 8.3ms reapplied
rfSlope resistance 0.97 mΩ@ TJ = TJ max.
VF(T0) Threshold voltage 0.80 V
VFM Max. forward voltage drop 1.47 V Ipk= 600A, TJ = 25°C, tp = 10ms sinusoidal wave
Parameter 150U(R).. Units Conditions
Forward Conduction
Voltage VRRM , maximum repetitive VRSM , maximum non- IRRM max.
Type number Code peak reverse voltage repetitive peak rev. voltage @ TJ = TJ max.
VVmA
60 600 700
150U(R).. 80 800 900 15
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
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Outline Table
150U(R) Series
Conforms to JEDEC DO-205 (DO-8)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
* FOR METRIC DEVICE M12 x 1.75
* FOR STUD BASE 1/2" - 20UNF-2A THREADS; refer "Odering Information Table"
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Ordering Information Table
15 0 U R 120 D L
1 2 34 5
Device Code
1- 15 = Essential Part Number
2- 0 = Standard Device
3- U = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
4- None = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
R = Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
5- Voltage code: Code x 10 = VRRM (See Voltage Ratings table)
6- Diffused diode
7- L = Stud base 1/2" - 20UNF-2A threads
None = Stud base 3/8" - 24UNF-2A threads
NOTE: For Metric Device M12 x 1.75 Contact Factory
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Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 50 100 150 200
30˚ 60˚ 90˚
120˚
180˚
Conduction Angle
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 40 80 120 160 200
30˚60˚90˚
180˚
DC
120˚
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
Conduction Period
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
80 100 120 140 160 180
RthSA =0.05 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
0.8 K/W
1.2 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚DC
150U(R) Series
Tj = 180˚C
80 100 120 140 160 180
RthSA =0.05 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
1.2 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 50 100 150 200
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
150U(R)
Tj = 180˚C
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Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge
Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge
Current
Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristic
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration(s)
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance Z thJC (K/W)
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
1 10 100
Per Junction
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = 180˚C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0.01 0.1 1
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Per Junction
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
Initial T j = 180˚C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V rrm Reapplied
10
100
1000
10000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 180˚C
0.01
0.1
1
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
150U(R)
Steady State Value
RthJC = 0.3 K/W
(DC Operation)
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial Level.
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