Data Sheet. Types F0240Y#250 to F0240Y#300 Issue 1 Page 1 of 11 August, 2004
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Data Sheet Issue:- 1
Extra Fast Recovery Diode
Types F0240Y#250 to F0240Y#300
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VOLTAGE RATINGS MAXIMUM
LIMITS UNITS
VRRM Repetitive peak reverse voltage, (note 1) 2500-3000 V
VRSM Non-repetitive peak reverse voltage, (note 1) 2600-3100 V
OTHER RATINGS MAXIMUM
LIMITS UNITS
IF(AV)M Maximum average forward current, Tsink=55°C, (note 2) 240 A
IF(AV)M Maximum average forward current. Tsink=100°C, (note 2) 150 A
IF(AV)M Maximum average forward. Tsink=100°C, (note 3) 87 A
IF(RMS) Nominal RMS forward current, Tsink=25°C, (note 2) 455 A
IF(d.c.) D.C. forward current, Tsink=25°C, (note 4) 374 A
IFSM Peak non-repetitive surge tp=10ms, VRM=60%VRRM, (note 5) 3100 A
IFSM2 Peak non-repetitive surge tp=10ms, VRM≤10V, (note 5) 3410 A
I2tI
2t capacity for fusing tp=10ms, VRM=60%VRRM, (note 5) 48.1 kA2s
I2tI2t capacity for fusing tp=10ms, VRM≤10V, (note 5) 58.1 kA2s
Tj op Operating temperature range -40 to +150 °C
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to +150 °C
Notes:-
1) De-rating factor of 0.13% per °C is applicable for Tj below 25°C.
2) Double side cooled, single phase; 50Hz, 180° half-sinewave.
3) Single side cooled, single phase; 50Hz, 180° half-sinewave.
4) Double side cooled.
5) Half-sinewave, 150°C Tj initial.
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Characteristics
PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. TEST CONDITIONS (Note 1) UNITS
- - 4.12 IFM=635A
VFM Maximum peak forward voltage - - 3.70 IFM=480A V
VT0 Threshold voltage - - 2.271 V
rTSlope resistance - - 2.853 mΩ
- - 70 di/dt = 1000A/µs, 25°C
VFRM Maximum forward recovery voltage - - 150 di/dt = 1000A/µs V
IRRM Peak reverse current - - 50 Rated VRRM mA
Qrr Recovered charge - 100 - µC
Qra Recovered charge, 50% Chord - 40 55 µC
Irm Reverse recovery current - 4 0 - A
trr Reverse recovery time, 50% Chord - 2 -
IFM=550A, tp=500µs, di/dt=40A/µs, Vr=50V,
50% Chord.
µs
- - 0.1 Double side cooled
RthJK Thermal resistance, junction to heatsink - - 0.2 Single side cooled K/W
F Mounting force 3.3 -5.5 kN
WtWeight -140 - g
Notes:-
1) Unless otherwise indicated Tj=150°C.
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Notes on Ratings and Characteristics
1.0 Voltage Grade Table
Voltage Grade VRRM
(V) VRSM
(V) VR dc
(V)
25 2500 2600 1500
26 2600 2700 1550
28 2800 2900 1650
30 3000 3100 1750
2.0 De-rating Factor
A blocking voltage de-rating factor of 0.13% per °C is applicable to this device for Tj below 25°C.
3.0 ABCD Constants
These constants (applicable only over current range of VF characteristic in Figure 1) are the
coefficients of the expression for the forward characteristic given below:
FFFF IDICIBAV ⋅+⋅+⋅+= )ln(
where IF = instantaneous forward current.
4.0 Reverse recovery ratings
(i) Qra is based on 50% Irm chord as shown in Fig.(a) below.
(ii) Qrr is based on a 150µs integration time.
I.e. ∫
=s
rrrr dtiQ
µ
150
0
.
(iii) 2
1
t
t
FactorK =
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thJKMAXJSINK RfkETT ⋅+⋅−= )(
5.0 Reverse Recovery Loss
The following procedure is recommended for use where it is necessary to include reverse recovery
loss.
From waveforms of recovery current obtained from a high frequency shunt (see Note 1) and reverse
voltage present during recovery, an instantaneous reverse recovery loss waveform must be
construc ted. Let the area under this waveform be E joules per pulse. A new sink temperature c an then
be evaluated from:
Where k = 0.2314 (°C/W)/s
E= Area under reverse loss waveform per pulse in joules (W.s.)
f
= Rated frequency in Hz at the original sink temperature.
RthJK = d.c. thermal resistance (°C/W)
The total dissipation is now given by:
fEWW originaltot ⋅+= )()(
NOTE 1 - Reverse Recovery Loss by Measurement
This device has a low reverse rec overed charge and peak r everse recovery current. When m easuring
the charge, care must be taken to ensure that:
(a) AC coupled devices such as current transformers are not affected by prior passage of high
amplitude forward current.
(b) A suitable, polarised, clipping circuit must be connected to the input of the measuring
oscillos cope to avoid over loading the inter nal amplif iers by the relatively high am plitude forward c urr ent
signal.
(c) Measurement of reverse recovery waveform should be carried out with an appropriate critically
damped snubber, connected across diode anode to cathode. The formula used for the calculation of
this snubber is shown below:
dt
di
S
r
CV
R⋅
⋅= 4
2
Where: Vr= Commutating source voltage
CS= Snubber capacitance
R = Snubber resistance
6.0 Snubber Components
When selecting snubber components, care must be taken not to use excessively large values of
snubber capacitor or excessively small values of snubber resistor. Such excessive component values
may lead to device damage due to the large resultant values of snubber dischar ge current. If required,
please consult the factory for assistance.
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7.0 Computer Modelling Parameters
7.1 Device Dissipation Calculations
T
AVTTT
AV rff
WrffVV
I⋅⋅ ⋅⋅⋅++−
=2
2
00 2
4
Where VT0 =2.271V, rT = 2.853mΩ
ff = form factor (normally unity for fast diode applications)
KMAXj
th
AV
TTT
RT
W
−=∆
∆
=
)(
7.2 Calculation of VF using ABCD Coefficients
The forward characteristic IF Vs VF, on page 6 is represented in two ways;
(i) the well established VT0 and rT tangent used for rating purposes and
(
(i
ii
i)
)
a set of constants A, B, C, and D form ing the coef ficients of the representative equation for VF
in terms of IF given below:
FFFF IDICIBAV ⋅+⋅+⋅+= )ln(
The constants, derived by curve fitting Extra Fastware, are given in this report for both hot and cold
characteristics. The resulting values for VF agree with the true device characteristic over a current
range, which is limited to that plotted.
25°C Coefficients 150°C Coefficients
A-0.29682781 1.135475814
B0.7249842 0.04625971
C1.79225×10-3 5.65289×10-4
D-0.03016073 0.09234509
8.0 Frequency Ratings
The curves illustrated in figures 8 to 16 are for guidance only and are superseded by the maximum
ratings shown on page 1.
9.0 Square wave ratings
These ratings are given for load component rate of rise of forward current of 100 and 500 A/µs.
10.0 Duty cycle lines
The 100% duty cycle is represented on all the ratings by a straight line. Other duties can be included
as parallel to the first.
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Curves
Figure 1 – Forward characteristics of Limit device Figure 2 – Maximum forward recovery voltage
100
1000
10000
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Maximum instantaneous forward voltage - VFM (V)
Instantaneous forward current - I
FM
(A)
150°C 25°C
1
10
100
1000
10 100 1000 10000
Rate of rise of forward current - di/dt (A/µs)
Maximum forward recovery voltage - V
FRM
(V)
150°C
25°C
Figure 3 - Recovered charge, Qrr Figure 4 - Recovered charge, Qra (50% chord)
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Total recovered charge - Q
rr
(µC)
Tj = 150°C
550A
1000A
1500A
250A
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Recovered charge - Q
ra
(µC)
Tj = 150°C
550A
1000A
1500A
300A
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Figure 5 - Maximum reverse current, Irm Figure 6 - Maximum recovery time, trr (50% chord)
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Reverse recovery current - I
rm
(A)
1500A
1000A
550A
300A
Tj = 150°C
1
10
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Recovery time - t
rr
(µs)
Tj = 150°C
1500A
1000A
550A
300A
Figure 7 – Reverse recovery energy per pulse Figure 8 - Sine wave energy per pulse
10
100
1 10 100 1000
Commmutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Energy per pulse - E
r
(J)
Tj = 150°C
Vr=300V
No Snub ber
500A
300A
1500A
1000A
1.00E-02
1.00E-01
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Energy per pulse (J)
Tj = 150°C
2000A
1000A
500A
250A
100A
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Figure 9 - Sine wave frequency vs. pulse width Figure 10 - Sine wave frequency vs. pulse width
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
100% Duty Cycle
250A
1000A
TK = 55°C
500A
2000A
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
250A
2000A
500A
100% Du ty Cy cle
TK = 85°C
1000A
100A
Figure 11 - Square wave energy per pulse Figure 12 - Square wave energy per pulse
1.00E-02
1.00E-01
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Energy per pulse (J)
2000A
100A
250A
di/dt =100A/µs
Tj = 150°C
500A
1000A
1.00E-02
1.00E-01
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Energy per pulse (J)
2000A
1000A
500A
250A
100A
di/dt =500A/µs
Tj = 150°C
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Figure 13 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width Figure 14 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
100% Duty Cycle
100A
500A
1000A
TK=55°C
di/dt =100A/µs
2000A
250A
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
100% Duty Cycle
100A
1000A
di/dt =500A/µs
TK = 55°C
250A
500A
2000A
Figure 15 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width Figure 16 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
250A
100A
500A
1000A
100% Duty Cycle
di/dt =100A/µs
TK = 85°C
2000A
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
100A
500A
1000A
100% Duty Cycle
di/dt =500A/µs
TK = 85°C
250A
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Figure 17 – Maximum surge and I2t ratings
100
1000
10000
Total peak half sine surge current - I
FSM
(A)
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E+06
Maximum I
2
t (A
2
s)
135101 510 50100
Dura tion of surge (ms) Dura tion o f surge (cycles @ 50Hz)
I2t: VRRM≤10V
Tj (initial) = 150°C
IFSM: VRRM≤10V
IFSM: VR=60% V RRM
I2t: VR=60% VRRM
Figure 18 – Transient thermal impedance
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time (s)
Thermal impedance (°C/W)
SSC 0.2°C/W
DSC 0. 1 °C/ W
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Outline Drawing & Ordering Information
ORDERING INFORMATION (Please quote 10 digi t code as bel ow)
F0240 Y#
0
Fixed
Type Code
Fixed outline code
YC = 15.1mm Cl amp Height
YH = 26.6mm Cl amp Height
Voltage c ode
VDRM/100
25-30 Fixed code
Order code: F0240YH250 – 2500V VRRM, 26.6mm clamp height capsule.
- YH housing recommended for grade 30 devi ce
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