Philips Semiconductors Product specification
Rectifier diodes BY229F, BY229X series
fast, soft-recovery
FEATURES SYMBOL QUICK REFERENCE DATA
• Low forward volt drop VR = 200 V/ 400 V/ 600 V/800 V
• Fast switching
• Soft recovery characteristic IF(AV) = 8 A
• High thermal cycling performance
• Isolated mounting tab IFSM ≤ 60 A
trr ≤ 135 ns
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Glass-passivated double diffused rectifier diodes featuring low forward voltage drop, fast reverse recovery and soft
recoverycharacteristic. The devicesare intendedfor usein TVreceivers, monitors andswitched modepower supplies.
The BY229F series is supplied in the conventional leaded SOD100 package.
The BY229X series is supplied in the conventional leaded SOD113 package.
PINNING SOD100 SOD113
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 cathode
2 anode
tab isolated
LIMITING VALUES
Limiting values in accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
BY229F- / BY229X- 200 400 600 800
VRSM Peak non-repetitive reverse - 200 400 600 800 V
voltage
VRRM Peak repetitive reverse voltage - 200 400 600 800 V
VRWM Crest working reverse voltage - 150 300 500 600 V
VRContinuous reverse voltage - 150 300 500 600 V
IF(AV) Average forward current1square wave; δ = 0.5; - 8 A
Ths ≤ 83 ˚C
sinusoidal; a = 1.57; - 7 A
Ths ≤ 90 ˚C
IF(RMS) RMS forward current - 11 A
IFRM Peak repetitive forward current t = 25 µs; δ = 0.5; - 16 A
Ths ≤ 83 ˚C
IFSM Peak non-repetitive forward t = 10 ms - 60 A
current t = 8.3 ms - 66 A
sinusoidal; Tj = 150 ˚C
prior to surge; with
reapplied VRWM(max)
I2tI
2t for fusing t = 10 ms - 18 A2s
Tstg Storage temperature -40 150 ˚C
TjOperating junction temperature - 150 ˚C
1. Neglecting switching and reverse current losses.
k a
12
12
case
12
case
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Rectifier diodes BY229F, BY229X series
fast, soft-recovery
ISOLATION LIMITING VALUE & CHARACTERISTIC
Ths = 25 ˚C unless otherwise specified
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Visol Peak isolation voltage from SOD100 package; R.H. ≤ 65%; clean and - - 1500 V
both terminals to external dustfree
heatsink
Visol R.M.S. isolation voltage from SOD113 package; f = 50-60 Hz; - - 2500 V
both terminals to external sinusoidal waveform; R.H. ≤ 65%; clean
heatsink and dustfree
Cisol Capacitance from pin 1 to f = 1 MHz - 10 - pF
external heatsink
THERMAL RESISTANCES
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Rth j-hs Thermal resistance junction to with heatsink compound - - 4.8 K/W
heatsink without heatsink compound - - 7.2 K/W
Rth j-a Thermal resistance junction to in free air. - 55 - K/W
ambient
STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 ˚C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
VFForward voltage IF = 20 A - 1.5 1.85 V
IRReverse current VR = VRWM; Tj = 125 ˚C - 0.1 0.4 mA
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 ˚C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
trr Reverse recovery time IF = 1 A; VR > 30 V; -dIF/dt = 50 A/µs - 100 135 ns
QsReverse recovery charge IF = 2 A; VR > 30 V; -dIF/dt = 20 A/µs - 0.5 0.7 µC
dIR/dt Maximum slope of the reverse IF = 2 A; -dIF/dt = 20 A/µs - 50 60 A/µs
recovery current
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fast, soft-recovery
Fig.1. Definition of t
rr
, Q
s
and I
rrm
Fig.2. Maximum forward dissipation, P
F
= f(I
F(AV)
);
square wave current waveform; parameter D = duty
cycle = t
p
/T
.
Fig.3. Maximum forward dissipation, P
F
= f(I
F(AV)
);
sinusoidal current waveform; parameter a = form
factor = I
F(RMS)
/I
F(AV)
.
Fig.4. Maximum non-repetitive rms forward current.
I
F
= f(t
p
);
sinusoidal current waveform; T
j
= 150˚C prior
to surge with reapplied V
RWM
.
Fig.5. Typical and maximum forward characteristic;
I
F
= f(V
F
); parameter T
j
Fig.6. Maximum Q
s
at T
j
= 25˚C and 150˚C
100%
time
dI
dtF
IR
IF
Irrm
trr
25%
Qs
1ms 10ms 0.1s 1s 10s
tp / s
IFS(RMS) / A BY229
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
IFSM
0 1
BY229F
VF / V
IF / A
30
20
10
0 2
0.5 1.5
max
typ
Tj = 150 C
Tj = 25 C
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
BY329
IF(AV) / A
PF / W
20
15
10
5
0
Ths(max) / C
150
54
78
102
126
0.5
0.2
0.1
D = 1.0
D =
t
p
t
p
T
T
I
t
Vo = 1.25 V
Rs = 0.03 Ohms
1 100
BY329
-dIF/dt (A/us)
Qs / uC
10
1
0.1 10
2 A
IF = 10 A
10 A
1 A
1 A
2 A
Tj = 150 C
Tj = 25 C
0 2 4 6 8
BY329
IF(AV) / A
PF / W
15
10
5
0
4
2.8 2.2 1.9
a = 1.57
Ths(max) / C
150
78
102
126
Vo = 1.25 V
Rs = 0.03 Ohms
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fast, soft-recovery
Fig.7. Maximum t
rr
measured to 25% of I
rrm
; T
j
= 25˚C
and 150˚C
Fig.8. Typical junction capacitance C
d
at f = 1 MHz
;
T
j
= 25˚C
Fig.9. Transient thermal impedance Z
th
= f(t
p
)
1 10 100
BY329
-dIF/dt (A/us)
trr / ns
1000
100
10
1 A
IF = 10 A
Tj = 150 C
Tj = 25 C
10A
1A
1us 10us 100us 1ms 10ms 100ms 1s 10s
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
BY229F
pulse width, tp (s)
Transient thermal impedance, Zth j-hs (K/W)
D =
t
p
t
p
T
T
P
t
D
1 100
100
10
1 10 1000
BY329
Cd / pF
VR / V
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fast, soft-recovery
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm
Net Mass: 2 g
Fig.10. SOD100; The seating plane is electrically isolated from all terminals.
Notes
1. Refer to mounting instructions for F-pack envelopes.
2. Epoxy meets UL94 V0 at 1/8".
10.2
max
5.7
max
3.2
3.0
0.9
0.5
4.4
max
2.9 max
4.4
4.0
seating
plane
7.9
7.5
17
max
0.55 max
1.3
13.5
min
5.08
0.9
0.7
M0.4
top view
3.5 max
not tinned 4.4
ka
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Rectifier diodes BY229F, BY229X series
fast, soft-recovery
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm
Net Mass: 2 g
Fig.11. SOD113; The seating plane is electrically isolated from all terminals.
Notes
1. Refer to mounting instructions for F-pack envelopes.
2. Epoxy meets UL94 V0 at 1/8".
10.3
max
3.2
3.0
4.6
max
2.9 max
2.8
seating
plane
6.4
15.8
max
0.6
2.5
2.54
5.08
12
3 max.
not tinned
3
0.5
2.5
0.9
0.7
M
0.4
15.8
max. 19
max.
13.5
min.
Recesses (2x)
2.5
0.8 max. depth
1.0 (2x)
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fast, soft-recovery
DEFINITIONS
Data sheet status
Objective specification This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.
Preliminary specification This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
Product specification This data sheet contains final product specifications.
Limiting values
Limiting values are given in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Stress above one
or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of
this specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
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