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UG(F,B)8HCT & UG(F,B)8JCT
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Document Number: 88766
Revision: 09-Nov-07
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Dual Common-Cathode Ultrafast Plastic Rectifier
FEATURES
• Glass passivated chip junction
• Ultrafast recovery time
• Soft recovery characteristics
• Low switching losses, high efficiency
• High forward surge capability
• Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum
peak of 245 °C (for TO-263AB package)
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s (for TO-220AB and
ITO-220AB package)
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in high voltage and high frequency power
factor corrector, freewheeling diodes and secondary
dc-to-dc rectification application.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, TO-263AB
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD22-B102
E3 suffix for consumer grade, meets JESD 201 class
1A whisker test, HE3 suffix for high reliability grade
(AEC Q101 qualified), meets JESD 201 class 2
whisker test
Polarity: As marked
Mounting Torque: 10 in-lbs maximum
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 4 A x 2
VRRM 500 V, 600 V
IFSM 65 A
trr 25 ns
VF1.50 V
TJ max. 150 °C
CASE
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
TO-220AB
UG8xCT Series
ITO-220AB
UGB8xCT Series
PIN 1
PIN 2
K
HEATSINK
1
23
1
2
K
UGF8xCT Series
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
TO-263AB
123
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL UG8HCT UG8JCT UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 500 600 V
Maximum working reverse voltage VRWM 400 480 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 350 420 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 500 600 V
Maximum average forward rectified current IF(AV) 8.0 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load per diode IFSM 65 A
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 55 to + 150 °C
Isolation voltage (ITO-220AB only)
from terminal to heatsink t = 1 min VAC 1500 V
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Note:
(1) Pulse test: 300 µs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
Note:
(1) Automotive grade AEC Q101 qualified
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL UG8HCT UG8JCT UNIT
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage per diode (1) IF = 4 A
IF = 4 A
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C VF 1.75
1.50 V
Maximum DC reverse current per diode at VRWM
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 100 °C
TJ = 125 C
IR
30
800
4
µA
µA
mA
Maximum reverse recovery time per diode IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A,
Irr = 0.25 A trr 25 ns
Maximum reverse recovery time per diode IF = 1.0 A, dI/dt = 50 A/µs,
VR = 30 V, Irr = 0.1 IRM trr 50 ns
Typical softness factor (tb/ta) IF = 4.0 A, dI/dt = 240 A/µs,
VR = 400 V, Irr = 0.1 IRM S 0.9 -
Maximum reverse recovery current per diode IF = 4.0 A, dI/dt = 32 A/µs,
VR = 400 V, TC = 125 °C IRM 3.0 A
Maximum reverse recovery current per diode IF = 4.0 A, dI/dt = 240 A/µs,
VR = 400 V, TC = 125 °C IRM 8.0 A
Peak forward recovery time per diode IF = 4.0 A, dI/dt = 64 A/µs,
VF = 1.1 VF max.
tfr 500 ns
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL UG8 UGF8 UGB8 UNIT
Typical thermal resistance from junction to case per diode RθJC 3.5 6.0 3.5 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PACKAGE PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
TO-220AB UG8JCT-E3/45 1.85 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AB UGF8JCT-E3/45 2.00 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB8JCT-E3/45 1.35 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB8JCT-E3/81 1.35 81 800/reel Tape and reel
TO-220AB UG8JCTHE3/45 (1) 1.85 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AB UGF8JCTHE3/45 (1) 2.00 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB8JCTHE3/45 (1) 1.35 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB8JCTHE3/81 (1) 1.35 81 800/reel Tape and reel
New Product
UG(F,B)8HCT & UG(F,B)8JCT
Vishay General Semiconductor
Document Number: 88766
Revision: 09-Nov-07
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Figure 1. Maximum Forward Current Derating Curve
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge
Current Per Diode
Figure 3. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics Per Diode
0
0
12
10
6
8
2
4
25 50 75 100 125 150
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
Case Temperature (°C)
UG8JCT, UGB8JCT
UGF8JCT
P. C . B . with 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.3 cm
Copper Pad
1 10010
0
20
40
60
80
100
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
0.01
0.1
10
100
1
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
T
J
= 25 °C max.
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1 % Duty Cycle
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Diode
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode
Figure 6. Reverse Switching Characteristics Per Diode
6040200 10080
10
100
1000
10 000
1
T
J
= 100 °C
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
101 100
100
10
1
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
0
120
140
100
60
80
20
40
25 50 75 100 125 150
Stored Charge/Reverse Recovery Time
(nC/ns)
Qrr
Trr
IF = 4 A
VR = 30 V
dI/dt = 240 A/µs
60 A/µs
50 A/µs50 A/µs
60 A/µs
240 A/µs
Junction Temperature (°C)
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
TO-220AB
0.113 (2.87)
0.103 (2.62)
0.370 (9.40)
0.360 (9.14)
0.415 (10.54) MAX.
0.635 (16.13)
0.625 (15.87)
PIN
0.160 (4.06)
0.140 (3.56)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.104 (2.65)
0.096 (2.45) 0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.035 (0.90)
0.028 (0.70)
0.154 (3.91)
0.148 (3.74)
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2
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)
1.148 (29.16)
1.118 (28.40)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.022 (0.56)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.603 (15.32)
0.573 (14.55)
ITO-220AB
0.076 (1.93) REF.
45° REF.
PIN
321
0.404 (10.26)
0.384 (9.75)
0.076 (1.93) REF.
0.600 (15.24)
0.580 (14.73)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.191 (4.85)
0.171 (4.35)
0.671 (17.04)
0.651 (16.54)
0.035 (0.89)
0.025 (0.64)
0.205 (5.21)
0.195 (4.95)
0.025 (0.64)
0.015 (0.38)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.028 (0.71)
0.020 (0.51)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
7° REF.
0.135 (3.43) DIA.
0.122 (3.08) DIA.
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.190 (4.83)
0.170 (4.32)
7° REF.
7° REF.
0.140 (3.56) DIA.
0.125 (3.17) DIA.
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
TO-263AB
Mounting Pad Layout
0.670 (17.02)
0.591 (15.00)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.08 (2.032) MIN.
0.15 (3.81) MIN.
0.33 (8.38) MIN.
0.42 (10.66) MIN.
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K
K
0.140 (3.56)
0.110 (2.79)
0.021 (0.53)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.090 (2.29)
0 to 0.01 (0 to 0.254)
0.055 (1.40)
0.047 (1.19)
0.055 (1.40)
0.045 (1.14)
0.190 (4.83)
0.160 (4.06)
0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.624 (15.85)
0.591 (15.00)
0.037 (0.940)
0.027 (0.686)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.360 (9.14)
0.320 (8.13)
0.411 (10.45)
0.380 (9.65)
0.245 (6.22)
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