Notes:
(1) Reverse recovery test conditions: IF=0.5A, IR=1.0A, Irr=0.25A
(2) Measured at 1.0MHz and applied reverse voltage of 4.0 volts
(3) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length with both leads to heat sink
Symbols BY500
-50
BY500
-100
BY500
-200
BY500
-400
BY500
-600
BY500
-800
BY500
-1000 Units
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 Volts
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 35 70 140 280 420 560 700 Volts
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 Volts
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length at TL=45 I(AV) 5.0 Amps
Peak forward surge current
8.3mS single half sine-wave superimposed
on rated load at TA=25
IFSM 200.0 Amps
Maximum repetitive peak forward surge IFRM 10.0 Amps
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 5.0A VF1.35 Volts
Maximum DC reverse current TA=25
at rated DC blocking voltage TA=100 IR
10.0
1.0 A
mA
Maximum reverse recovery time (Note 1) Trr 200.0 nS
Maximum reverse recovery current (Note 1) IRM(REC) 2.0 Amps
Typical junction capacitance (Note 2) CJ28.0 F
Typical thermal resistance (Note 3) R JA 22.0 /W
Operating junction temperature range TJ-50 to +125
Storage temperature range TSTG -50 to +150
Features
BY500-50 THRU BY500-1000
SOFT RECOVERY FAST SWITCHING PLASTIC RECTIFIER
Reverse Voltage - 50 to 1000 Volts
Forward Current - 5.0 Amperes
Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
High surge current capability
Fast switching for high efficiency
High forward current operation at TL=45
Construction utilizes void-free molded plastic technique
Especially designed for applications such as Switch Mode
Power Supplies, Inverters, Converters, TV scanning,
Ultrasonic-systems, Speed controlled DC Motors, Low
RF Interference and Free Wheeling Diode Circuits
High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250 /10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5 lbs. (2.3Kg) tension
Maximum Ratings and Electrical Characteristics
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Ratings at 25 ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Mechanical Data
Case: DO-201AD molded plastic body
Terminals: Plated axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.042 ounce, 1.195 grams
DIMENSIONS
DIM
inches mm
Note
Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 0.283 0.374 7.20 9.50
B 0.189 0.208 4.80 5.30
C 0.048 0.051 1.20 1.30
D 1.000 - 25.40 -
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTIC CURVES
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