BY229-200 thru BY229-800
BY229X-200 thru BY229X-800
BY229B-200 thru BY229B-800
Document Number 88540
09-Mar-05
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CASE
PIN 2
PIN 1
TO-220AC ITO-220AC
K
HEATSINK
PIN 1
PIN 2
1
2
1
2
1
2
K
BY229 Series BY229X Series
BY229B Series
PIN 2
PIN 1
TO-263AB
Fast Switching Plastic Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Features
Glass passivated chip junction
Superfast recovery time for high efficiency
Low leakage current
High forward surge capability
Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020C
IF(AV) 8.0 A
VRRM 200 V to 800 V
IFSM 100 A
trr 145 ns
VF1.85 V
Tj max 150 °C
Typical Applications
For use in fast switching rectification of power supply,
inverters, converters and freewheeling diodes appli-
cation
Mechanical Data
Case: TO-220AC, ITO-220AC, TO-263AB
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 Flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated (E3 Suffix) leads, solder-
able per J-STD-002B and MIL-STD-750, Method
2026
Polarity: As marked
Mounting Torque: 10 in-lbs maximum
Maximum Ratings
(TC = 25 °C, unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Symbol BY229-
200
BY229-
400
BY229-
600
BY229-
800
Unit
Maximum recurrent peak reverse voltage VRRM 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 140 280 420 560 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum average forward rectified current at TC= 100 °C IF(AV) 8.0 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half sine-wave superimposed
on rated load
IFSM 100 A
Maximum slope of reverse recovery current
IF = 2.0 A, VR = 30 V, di/dt = 20 µs
dir/dt 60 A/µs
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 40 to + 150 °C
RMS Isolation voltage from terminals to heatsink with
t = 1 second, RH 30 % (BY229X only)
VISOL 4500 (1)
3500 (2)
1500 (3)
V
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BY229-200 thru BY229-800
BY229X-200 thru BY229X-800
BY229B-200 thru BY229B-800
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Electrical Characteristics
(TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Notes:
(1) Clip mounting (on case), where lead does not overlap heatsink with 0.110" offset
(2) Clip mounting (on case), where leads do overlap heatsink
(3) Screw mounting with 4-40 screw, where washer diameter is 4.9 mm (0.19")
(4) Pulse test: 300 µs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
Thermal Characteristics
(TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Test condition Symbol BY229-
200
BY229-
400
BY229-
600
BY229-
800
Unit
Maximum instantaneous forward
voltage
at 20 A(4) VF 1.85 V
Maximum DC reverse current at rated
DC blocking voltage
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IR 10
300
µA
Maximum reverse recovery time at IF = 1.0 A, VR = 30 V,
di/dt = 50 A/µs, Irr = 10 % IRM
trr 145 ns
Maximum recovered stored charge IF = 2.0 A, VR = 30 V,
di/dt = 20 A/µs
Qrr 700 nC
Parameter Symbol BY229 BY229X BY229B Unit
Typical thermal resistance, junction to case RθJC 2.0 4.8 2.0 °C/W
Typical thermal resistance, junction to air RθJA 20 - 20 °C/W
BY229-200 thru BY229-800
BY229X-200 thru BY229X-800
BY229B-200 thru BY229B-800
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Ratings and Characteristics Curves
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curve
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Figure 3. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
0
4.0
12
07525 50 100 125 150
8.0
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
Case Ambient Temperature C)
Resistive or Inductive Load
2.0
6.0
10
0
75
100
125
50
25
150
1100
T
L
=75°C
8.3ms Single Half Sine-Wave
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Number of Cycles at 60 H
Z
10
I
F
- Instantaneous F orward Current (A)
100
10
1
0.1
0.4 0.6 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.00.8 1.0 1.2
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
T
J
=25 °C
T
J
= 100 °C
T
J
= 150 °C
T
J
= 125 °C
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance
I
R
- Instantaneous Re verse
Leakage Current (µA)
0.1
1
10
100
0.01
100°C
25°C
200 10040 60 80
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
125°C
1000
T
J
= 150°C
1100
100
10
Reverse Voltage (V)
T
J
=25°C
f = 1.0 MH
Z
V
sig
= 50mVp-p
pF - J unction Capacitance
10
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BY229-200 thru BY229-800
BY229X-200 thru BY229X-800
BY229B-200 thru BY229B-800
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Package outline dimensions in inches (millimeters)
TO-220AC
0.154 (3.91)
0.148 (3.74) DIA.
0.113 (2.87)
0.103 (2.62)
0.185 (4.70)
0.175 (4.44)
0.055 (1.39)
0.045 (1.14)
0.145 (3.68)
0.135 (3.43)
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
0.160 (4.06)
0.140 (3.56)
0.037 (0.94)
0.027 (0.68)
0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.022 (0.56)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
12
1.148 (29.16)
1.118 (28.40)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.410 (10.41)
0.390 (9.91) 0.635 (16.13)
0.625 (15.87)
0.603 (15.32)
0.573 (14.55)
PIN
0.415 (10.54) MAX.
0.370 (9.40)
0.360 (9.14)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
CASE
PIN 2
PIN 1
0.405 (10.27)
0.383 (9.72)
0.191 (4.85)
0.171 (4.35)
0.600 (15.5)
0.580 (14.5)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.037 (0.94)
0.027 (0.69)
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
0.188 (4.77)
0.172 (4.36)
0.110 (2.80)
0.100 (2.54)
0.131 (3.39)
0.122 (3.08)
0.110 (2.80)
0.100 (2.54)
0.022 (0.55)
0.014 (0.36)
0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
12
PIN
DIA.
DIA.
0.676 (17.2)
0.646 (16.4)
ITO-220AC
0.057 (1.45)
0.045(1.14)
K-HEATSINK
PIN 2
PIN 1
0.380 (9.65)
0.411 (10.45)
0.320 (8.13)
0.360 (9.14)
0.591(15.00)
0.624 (15.85)
12
0.245 (6.22)
MIN
K
K
0.160 (4.06)
0.190 (4.83)
0.045 (1.14)
0.055 (1.40)
0.014 (0.36)
0.021 (0.53)
0.110 (2.79)
0.140 (3.56)
0.110 (2.79)
0.090 (2.29)
0.047 (1.19)
0.055 (1.40)
0-0.01 (0-0.254)
0.027 (0.686)
0.037 (0.940)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41) 0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
TO-263AB
0.08
(2.032)
0.42
(10.66)
0.670 (17.02)
0.591 (15.00)
0.15
(3.81)
0.33
(8.38)
Mounting Pad Layout
K-HEATSINK
PIN 2
PIN 1
MIN.
MIN.
MIN.
MIN.
0.095 (2.41)
0.105 (2.67)
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