BY229, BY229X, BY229B Series
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88540 www.vishay.com
16-Dec-03 1
Fast Switching Plastic Rectifier
Reverse Voltage 200 to 600V
Forward Current 8.0A
0.08
(2.032)
0.24
(6.096)
0.42
(10.66)
0.63
(17.02)
0.12
(3.05)
0.33
(8.38)
Mounting Pad Layout TO-263AB
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
0.027 (0.686)
0.037 (0.940)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41) 0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
K
0.160 (4.06)
0.190 (4.83)
0.045 (1.14)
0.055 (1.40)
0.021 (0.53)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.140 (3.56)
0.090 (2.29)
0.110 (2.79)
0.047 (1.19)
0.055 (1.40)
PIN 1
PIN 2 K - HEATSINK
0-0.01 (0-0.254)
0.060 (1.52)
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.
PIN 1
PIN 2
0.676 (17.2)
0.646 (16.4)
ITO-220AC (BY229X Series)
TO-220AC (BY229 Series)
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
TO-263AB (BY229B Series)
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.
PIN 1
PIN 2 CASE
0.370 (9.40)
0.360 (9.14)
Features
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratories
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Glass passivated chip junction
• Low leakage, high voltage
• High surge current capability
• Superfast recovery time, for high efficiency
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250°C, 0.25” (6.35mm) from case for 10 seconds
Mechanical Data
Case: JEDEC TO-220AC, ITO-220AC and TO-263AB
plastic body over passivated chip
Terminals: Plated leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: As marked
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.064 oz., 1.81 g
Mounting Torque: 10 in-lbs maximum
BY229, BY229X, BY229B Series
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com Document Number 88540
216-Dec-03
Maximum Ratings (TC= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Symbol
BY229-200 BY229-400 BY229-600
Unit
Maximum recurrent peak reverse voltage VRRM 200 400 600 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 140 280 420 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 200 400 600 V
Maximum average forward rectified current at TC=100°C IF(AV) 8.0 A
Peak forward surge current
8.3ms single half sine-wave superimposed IFSM 100 A
on rated load (JEDEC Method)
Maximum slope of reverse recovery current
IF=2.0A, VR=30V, di/dt=20A/µsdir/dt 60 A/µs
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG –40 to +150 °C
RMS Isolation voltage from terminals to heatsink 4500 (Note 1)
with t = 1 second, RH ≤30% (BY229X only) VISOL 3500 (Note 2) V
1500 (Note 3)
Electrical Characteristics (TC= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Symbol
BY229-200 BY229-400 BY229-600
Unit
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 20A VF1.85 V
Maximum DC reverse current at TJ = 25°C 10
at rated DC blocking voltage TJ = 125°C IR300 µA
Maximum reverse recovery time at
IF=1.0A, VR=30V, di/dt=50A/µs, Irr=10% IRM trr 145 ns
Maximum recovered stored charge (Note 2)
IF=2.0A, VR=30V, di/dt=20A/µsQrr 700 nC
Thermal Characteristics (TC= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
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
Notes:
(1) Clip mounting, where lead does not overlap heatsink with 0.110” offset.
(2) Clip mounting, where leads do overlap heatsink.
(3) Screw mounting with 4-40 screw, where washer diameter is ≤ 4.9 mm (0.19”).
IF – Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
100
10
IR – Instantaneous Reverse
Leakage Current (µA)
1
0.1
Forward Current Derating Curve
Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current
0
4.0
12
07525 50 100 125 150
8.0
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
0
75
100
125
50
25
150
110
100
Case Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.1
1
10
100
0.01
100°C
25°C
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.4 0.6 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.00.8 1.0 1.2
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
TL = 75°C
8.3ms Single Half Sine-Wave
(JEDEC Method)
200 10040 60 80
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Typical Instantaneous
Forward Characteristics
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
2.0
6.0
10
TJ = 25°C125°C
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110
100
100
10
Reverse Voltage (V)
TJ = 25°C
f = 1.0 MHZ
Vsig = 50mVp-p
Typical Junction Capacitance
pF – Junction Capacitance
TJ = 100°C
TJ = 150°C
TJ = 125°C
1000
TJ = 150°C
Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics
Number of Cycles at 60 HZ
BY229, BY229X, BY229B Series
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88540 www.vishay.com
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Ratings and
Characteristic Curves (TA= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
