BY500-100 thru BY500-800
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Revision: 10-Apr-08
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Soft Recovery Fast-Switching Plastic Rectifier
FEATURES
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• Low forward voltage drop
• Low leakage current
• High forward surge capability
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in medium frequency rectification of switching
mode power supplies, inverters, converters, TV
sanning, Ultrasonic-system, speed controlled DC
motors, low RF interference and freewheeling diode
circuit.
(Note: These devices are not Q101 qualified.)
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-201AD, molded epoxy body
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
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
PRIMARY 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
DO-201AD
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BY500-100 BY500-200 BY500-400 BY500-600 BY500-800 UNIT
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
BY500-100 thru BY500-800
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Note:
(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)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL
BY500-100 BY500-200 BY500-400 BY500-600 BY500-800
UNIT
Maximum instantaneous
forward voltage 5.0 A VF1.35 V
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage
TA= 25 °C
TA= 100 °C IR
10
1.0
µA
mA
Maximum reverse
recovery time (1) trr 200 ns
Maximum reverse
recovery current
IF = 1.0 A, VR = 30 V,
dI/dt = 50 A/µs,
Irr = 10 % IRM
IRM(REC) 2.0 A
Typical junction
capacitance 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ28 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BY500-100 BY500-200 BY500-400 BY500-600 BY500-800 UNIT
Typical thermal resistance (1) RθJA 22 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
BY500-400-E3/54 1.1 54 1400 13" diameter paper tape and reel
BY500-400-E3/73 1.1 73 1000 Ammo pack packaging
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
0.8 x 0.8 x 0.04"
(20 x 20 x 1 mm)
Copper Heatsinks
P.C.B. Mounted on
0.2 x 0.2" (5.5 mm)
Copper Pads
0.375" (9.5 mm)
Lead Length
T
L
= Lead Temperature
T
A
= Ambient Temperature
0.375" (9.5 mm)
Lead Length
Resistive or
Inductive Load
Figure 2. Maximum Peak Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110 100
10
100
1000
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
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward 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)
110 100
5
100
10
Junction Capacitance (pF)
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
V
sig
= 50 mVp-p
DO-201AD
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
DIA.
0.052 (1.32)
0.048 (1.22)
DIA.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
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