VS-50PF(R)...(W) High Voltage Series
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Standard Recovery Diodes,
Generation 2 DO-5 (Stud Version), 50 A
FEATURES
• High surge current capability
• Designed for a wide range of applications
• Stud cathode and stud anode version
• Wire version available
• Low thermal resistance
• Designed and qualified for multiple level
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Converters
• Power supplies
• Machine tool controls
•Welding
• Any high voltage input rectification bridge
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 50 A
Package DO-5 (DO-203AB)
Circuit configuration Single
50PF(R)... 50PF(R)...W
DO-5 (DO-203AB) DO-5 (DO-203AB)
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
IF(AV)
50 A
TC128 °C
IF(RMS) 78 A
IFSM
50 Hz 570 A
60 Hz 595
I2t50 Hz 1600 A2s
60 Hz 1450
VRRM Range 1400 to 1600 V
TJ-55 to +160 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE
NUMBER
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ = 150 °C
mA
VS-50PF(R)...(W) 140 1400 1650 4.5
160 1600 1900
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Notes
(1) Recommended for pass-through holes
(2) Torque must be appliable only to hexagon and not to plastic structure, recommended for holed heatsink
Note
• The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average forward current
at case temperature IF(AV) 180° conduction, half sine wave 50 A
128 °C
Maximum RMS forward current IF(RMS) 78 A
Maximum peak, one cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current IFSM
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
initial TJ = 150 °C
570
A
t = 8.3 ms 595
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
480
t = 8.3 ms 500
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
1600
A2s
t = 8.3 ms 1450
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
1150
t = 8.3 ms 1050
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 16 000 A2s
Low level value of threshold voltage VF(TO) (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 0.77 V
Low level value of forward slope resistance rf(16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 4.30 m
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM Ipk = 125 A, TJ = 25 °C, tp = 400 μs rectangular wave 1.50 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction and
storage temperature range TJ, TStg -55 to 160 °C
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case RthJC DC operation 0.51
K/W
Thermal resistance,
case to heatsink RthCS Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.25
Maximum allowable
mounting torque
(+0 %, -10 %)
Not lubricated thread, tighting on nut (1) 3.4
(30)
N · m
(lbf · in)
Lubricated thread, tighting on nut (1) 2.3
(20)
Not lubricated thread, tighting on hexagon (2) 4.2
(37)
Lubricated thread, tighting on hexagon (2) 3.2
(28)
Approximate weight 15.8 g
0.56 oz.
Case style See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet DO-5 (DO-203AB)
RthJC CONDUCTION
CONDUCTION ANGLE SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
180° 0.11 0.10
TJ = TJ maximum K/W
120° 0.16 0.16
90° 0.20 0.22
60° 0.29 0.31
30° 0.49 0.50
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Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 3 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 4 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 102030405060
180˚ Sine
50PF(R) Series
140 to 160
RthJC = 0.51K/W
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
1 10 100
Initial Tj = Tj Max.
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
50PF(R) Series
140 to 160
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
0.01 0.1 1
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
40HF(R) Series
Initial Tj = Tj Max.
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
50PF(R) Series
140 to 160
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
1
10
100
1000
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = Tj Max
40HF (R) Series
50PF(R) Series
140 to 160
0.01
0.1
1
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Steady State Value
RthJC = 0.51 K/W
(DC Operation)
50PF(R) Series
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance Z thJC (K/W)
50PF(R) Series
140 to 160
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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
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2
- 50 = standard device
Device code
62 43 5
50 PF R 160 W
3
- PF = plastic package
4
- None = stud normal polarity (cathode to stud)
R = stud reverse polarity (anode to stud)
5
- Voltage code x 10 = V
RRM
(see Voltage Ratings table)
6
- None = standard terminal
(see dimensions for 50PF(R)... - link at the end of datasheet)
W = wire terminal
(see dimensions for 50PF(R)...W - link at the end of datasheet)
VS-
1
1
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DO-203AB (DO-5) for 50PF(R)...(W), 80PF(R)...(W),
and 95PF(R)...(W) Series
DIMENSIONS FOR 80PF(R), 50PF(R), AND 95PF(R) SERIES in millimeters
Ø 15.95 MAX.
Ø 17.15 MAX.
18.9 + 0.1
0.0
3.5 MIN.
2.4 REF.
4 MIN.
4.2 MAX.
6.45 MIN.
Ø 3
Plastic cap.
1.2 MAX.
11 ± 0.4
11.45 MAX.
1/4"28-UNF-2A
17.25 MAX.
25.4 MAX.
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DIMENSIONS FOR 80PF(R)...(W), 50PF(R)...(W), AND 95PF(R)...(W) SERIES in millimeters
Ø 15.95 MAX.
Ø 17.15 MAX.
18.9
+ 0.1
0.0
2.4 REF.
2.05 MAX.
Plastic cap.
17.25 MAX.
1/4"-28-UNF-2A
11 ± 0.4
11.45 MAX.
25.4 MAX.
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DIMENSIONS FOR 52PF(R), 82PF(R), AND 97PF(R) SERIES in millimeters
2.4 REF.
6.6 mm2 external lead with
blue or red sleeve insulation
Ø 6.80 - 7.00
11.20 - 12.20
Plastic cap.
1/4"-28-UNF-2A
10.60 - 11.40
11.05 - 11.45
115.00 - 123.00
127.40 - 134.40
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