BY500-100 thru BY500-800
Document Number 88544
10-Oct-05
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DO-201AD
Soft Recovery Fast-Switching Plastic Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
IF(AV) 5.0 A
VRRM 100 V to 800 V
IFSM 200 A
trr 200 ns
IR10 µA
VF1.35 V
Tj max. 125 °C
Features
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• Low forward voltage drop
• Low leakage current
• High forward surge capability
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
Typical Applications
For use in medium frequency rectification of switching
mode power supplies, inverters, converters, TV san-
ning, Ultrasonic-system, speed controlled DC motors,
low RF interference and free wheeling diode circuit.
(Note: These devices are not Q101 qualified. There-
fore, the devices specified in this datasheet have not
been designed for use in automotive or Hi-Rel appli-
cations.)
Mechanical Data
Case: DO-201AD, molded epoxy body
Epoxy meets UL-94V-0 Flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated (E3 Suffix) leads, solder-
able per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Maximum Ratings
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Symbols BY500-100 BY500-200 BY500-400 BY500-600 BY500-800 Units
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 100 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 70 140 280 420 560 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 100 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum average forward rectified current 0.375"
(9.5 mm) lead length at TL = 45 °C
IF(AV) 5.0 A
Peak forward surge current 10ms single half sine-
wave superimposed on rated load at TA = 25 °C
IFSM 200 A
Maximum repetitive peak forward surge IFRM 10 A
Operating junction temperature range TJ- 50 to + 125 °C
Storage temperature range TSTG - 50 to + 150 °C
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Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Thermal Characteristics
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Notes:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length with both leads to heat sink
Ratings and Characteristics Curves
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Test condition Symbols
BY500-100 BY500-200 BY500-400 BY500-600 BY500-800
Units
Maximum
instantaneous
forward voltage
at 5.0 A VF1.35 V
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage
TA= 25 °C
TA= 100 °C
IR10
1.0
µA
mA
Maximum reverse
recovery time (1)
trr 200 ns
Maximum reverse
recovery current
at IF = 1.0 A, VR = 30 V,
di/dt = 50 A/µs, Irr = 10 % IRM
IRM(REC) 2.0 A
Typical junction
capacitance
at 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ28 pF
Parameter Symbols
BY500-100 BY500-200 BY500-400 BY500-600 BY500-800
Units
Typical thermal resistance (1) RθJA 22 °C/W
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curves
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
020 40 60 80100 120 140
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
0.8x0.
8x0.04"
(20 x 20 x 1mm)
Copper Heatsinks
0.375" (9.5mm)
Lead Length
TA=Ambient Temperature
TL= Lead Temperature
Resistiveor
Inductive Load
P.C.B. Mounted on
0.2 x 0.2" (5.5mm)
Copper Pads
0.375" (9.5mm)
Lead Length
Figure 2. Maximum Peak Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110 100
10
100
200
Repetitive
Non-Repetitive
Number of Cycles at 50 Hz
TA = 25 °C
10 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
At Rated Load
BY500-100 thru BY500-800
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Package outline dimensions in inches (millimeters)
Figure 3. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Characteristics
InstantaneousForward Voltage (V)
InstantaneousForward Current (A)
0.4 0.6 0.81.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.82.0
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
TJ = 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1% Duty Cycle
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
020 40 60 80100
0.01
0.1
1
10
TJ = 100 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 50 °C
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance, pF
110 100
5
100
10
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50mVp-p
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
Dia.
0.052 (1.32)
0.048 (1.22)
Dia.
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
DO-201AD
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