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Schottky Barrier Rectifier
SB520 thru SB560
Vishay General Semiconductor
FEATURES
• Guardring for overvoltage protection
• Extremely fast switching
• Low forward voltage drop
• High forward surge capability
• High frequency operation
• Solder dip 275 °C max. 10 s, per JESD 22-B106
• Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in
accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in low voltage high frequency inverters,
freewheeling, dc-to-dc converters, and polarity protection
applications.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-201AD
Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
Base P/N-E3 - RoHS compliant, commercial grade
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102
E3 suffix meets JESD 201 class 1A whisker test
Polarity: Color band denotes the cathode end
Note
(1) Pulse test: 300 μs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 5.0 A
VRRM 20 V to 60 V
IFSM 220 A
VF0.48 V, 0.65 V
TJ max. 150 °C
DO-201AD
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL SB520 SB530 SB540 SB550 SB560 UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 20 30 40 50 60 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 14 21 28 35 42 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 20 30 40 50 60 V
Maximum average forward rectified current
at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length (fig. 1) IF(AV) 5.0 A
Peak forward surge current, 8.3 ms single half
sine-wave superimposed on rated load IFSM 220 A
Operating junction temperature range TJ- 65 to + 150 °C
Storage temperature range TSTG - 65 to + 150 °C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL SB520 SB530 SB540 SB550 SB560 UNIT
Maximum instantaneous
forward voltage 5.0 A VF (1) 0.48 0.65 V
Maximum instantaneous
reverse current at rated
DC blocking voltage
TA = 25 °C
IR (1)
0.5
mA
TA = 100 °C 50 25
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SB520 thru SB560
Vishay General Semiconductor
Note
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to lead vertical P.C.B. mounting, 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Fig. 3 - Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse Characteristics
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL SB520 SB530 SB540 SB550 SB560 UNIT
Typical thermal resistance
RθJA (1) 25
°C/W
RθJL (1) 8
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
SB540-E3/54 1.09 54 1400 13" diameter paper tape and reel
SB540-E3/73 1.09 73 1000 Ammo pack packaging
020 40 60 80 100 120 150
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
5.0
4.0
Average Forward Current (A)
Lead Temperature (°C)
SB520 thru SB540
SB550 and SB560
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
110 100
50
100
150
0
250
200
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
T
J
= T
J
Max.
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
00.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
SB520 thru SB540
SB550 and SB560
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
T
J
= 150 °C
Pulse Width = 300 μs
1 % Duty Cycle
020 40 60 80 100
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (mA)
SB520 thru SB540
SB550 and SB560
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 75 °C
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Vishay General Semiconductor
Fig. 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance Fig. 6 - Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
1000
10 000
100
0.1 110 100
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
SB520 thru SB540
SB550 and SB560
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
V
sig
= 50 mV
p-p
0.1 110
0.1
10
1
100
100
0
t - Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
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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