Features
High surge current capability
Avalanche types available
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Wide current range
Types up to 1200V VRRM
RoHS Compliant
Typical Applications
Battery charges
Converters
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
Parameters 16F(R) Units
IF(AV) 16 A
@ TC140 °C
IF(RMS) 25 A
IFSM @ 50Hz 350 A
@ 60Hz 370 A
I2t@
50Hz 612 A2s
@ 60Hz 560 A2s
VRRM range 100 to 1200 V
TJrange - 65 to 175 °C
Major Ratings and Characteristics
case style
DO-203AA (DO-4)
16F(R) SERIES
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
16 A
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Voltage VRRM, maximum VRSM, maximum non- VR(BR), minimum IRRM max.
Type number Code repetitive peak repetitive peak avalanche @ TJ = 175°C
reverse voltage reverse voltage voltage
VVV
(1) mA
10 100 150 --
20 200 275 --
40 400 500 500
16F(R) 60 600 725 750 12
80 800 950 950
100 1000 1200 1150
120 1200 1400 1350
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
IF(AV) Max. average forward current 16 A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature 140 °C
IF(RMS) Max. RMS forward current 25 A
PRMaximum non-repetitive 15 K/W 10μs square pulse, TJ = TJ max.
peak reverse power see note (2)
IFSM Max. peak, one-cycle forward, 350 t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 370 t = 8.3ms reapplied
295 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
310 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 612 t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
560 t = 8.3ms reapplied
435 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
395 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 6120 A2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
VF(TO)1 Low level value of threshold
voltage
VF(TO)2 High level value of threshold
voltage
rf1Low level value of forward
slope resistance
rf2High level value of forward
slope resistance
VFM Max. forward voltage drop 1.23 V Ipk= 50A, TJ = 25°C, tp = 400μs rectangular wave
Parameter 16F(R) Units Conditions
5.70 (I > π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
7.80 (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
mΩ
0.90 (I > π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
0.77 (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
V
A2s
A
Forward Conduction
(2) Available only for Avalanche version, all other parameters the same as 16F.
(1) Avalanche version only available from VRRM 400V to 1200V.
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180° 0.31 0.23 TJ = TJ max.
120° 0.38 0.40
90° 0.49 0.54
60° 0.72 0.75
30° 1.20 1.21
Conduction angle Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction Units Conditions
K/W
ΔRthJC Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
Ordering Information Table
1 2 345
Device Code A 16 F R 120 M
1- A = Avalanche diode
None = Standard diode
2- Current rating: Code = IF(AV)
3- F = Standard device
4- None = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
R = Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
5- Voltage code: Code x 10 = VRRM (See Voltage Ratings table)
6-None = Stud base DO-203AA (DO-4) 10-32UNF-2A
M = Stud base DO-203AA (DO-4) M5 X 0.8 - (Not available for Avalanche diodes)
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Parameter 16F(R) Units Conditions
TJMax. junction operating temperature range -65 to 175
Tstg Max. storage temperature range -65 to 200
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, junction to case 1.6 DC operation
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, case Mounting surface, smooth, flat and
to heatsink greased
T Allowable mounting torque 1.5 +0-10% Nm Not lubricated threads
13 lbf.in
1.2 +0-10% Nm Lubricated threads
10 lbf.in
wt Approximate weight 7 (0.25) g (oz)
Case style DO-203AA (DO-4) See Outline Table
°C
0.5 K/W
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
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Outlines Table
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
130
140
150
160
170
180
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30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
16F(R) Series
R (DC) = 1.6 K/W
thJC
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
16F(R) Series
R (DC) = 1.6 K/W
thJC
Case Style DO-203AA (DO-4)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
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Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
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Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
10 K/W
15 K/W
R = 4 K/W
- D
elta R
thSA
6 K/W
8 K/W
20
K/W
30 K/W
0
4
8
12
16
20
0 4 8 121620
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
16F(R) Series
T = 175°C
J
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
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Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
10 K/W
15 K/W
R = 4 K/W
- Delta R
thSA
6 K
/W
8 K/W
20 K/W
30 K/W
0
5
10
15
20
25
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Period
16F(R) Series
T = 175°C
J
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
325
1 10 100
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
16F(R) Series
Initial T = 175°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
J
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
325
350
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
16F(R) Series
Initial T = 175°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
RRM
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
J
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Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
1
10
100
1000
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T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
16F(R) Series
T = 175°C
J
0.1
1
10
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (K/W)
16F(R) Series
Steady State Value
R = 1.6 K/W
(DC Operation)
thJC
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial and Consumer Level.
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