301U(R) SERIES
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES Stud Version
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300A
Bulletin I2032 rev. A 12/94
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301U(R)
80 to 200 2 5 0
Features
Wide current range
High voltage ratings up to 2500V
High surge current capabilities
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Typical Applications
Converters
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
High power drives
Medium traction applications
Parameters Units
IF(AV) 330 300 A
@ TC120 120 °C
IF(RMS) 520 470 A
IFSM @ 50Hz 8250 6050 A
@ 60Hz 8640 6335 A
I2t@
50Hz 340 183 KA2s
@ 60Hz 311 167 KA2s
VRRM range 800 to 2000 2500 V
TJ- 40 to 180 - 40 to 180 °C
Major Ratings and Characteristics
case style
DO-205AB (DO-9)
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Parameter Units Conditions
IF(AV) Max. average forward current 33 0 30 0 A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature 120 120 °C
IF(RMS) Max. RMS forward current 520 470 A DC @ TC = 115°C (08 to 20), TC = 102°C (25)
IFSM Max. peak, one-cycle forward, 8250 6050 t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 8640 6335 t = 8.3ms reapplied
6940 5090 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
7270 5330 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 34 0 183 t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
311 1 67 t = 8.3 ms reapplied
24 1 12 9 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
22 0 118 t = 8.3ms re applied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 3400 1830 KA2√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 1.22 1.46 V Ipk= 942A, TJ = TJ max, tp = 10ms sinusoidal wave
Voltage VRRM , maximum repetitive VRSM , maximum non- IRRM max.
Type number Code peak reverse voltage repetitive peak rev. voltage @ TJ = TJ max.
VVmA
80 800 900
120 1200 1300
301U(R) 16 0 1600 1700 15
200 2000 2100
250 2500 2600
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
0.49 0.55 (I > π x IF(AV)),TJ = TJ max.
0.49 0.59 (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
mΩ
0.84 0.97 (I > π x IF(AV)),TJ = TJ max.
0.77 0.90 (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
V
KA2s
A
Forward Conduction 301U(R)
80 to 200 250
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∆RthJC Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
80 to 200 250 00 to 200 250
180° 0.015 0.015 0.011 0.011
120° 0.018 0.018 0.019 0.019
90° 0.023 0.023 0.025 0.025 K/W TJ = TJ max.
60° 0.034 0.034 0.035 0.035
30° 0.056 0.056 0.057 0.057
Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction
Conduction angle Units Conditions
TJMax. junction operating temperature range -40 to 180
Tstg Max. storage temperature range -40 to 200
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, junction to case 0.14 DC operation
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink 0.08 Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
T Max. allowed mounting torque +0 -20% 37 Not lubricated threads
28 Lubricated threads
wt Weight 301U 250 ± 5
303U 152 ± 5
305U 177 ± 5 g
307U 197 ± 5
309U 160 ± 5
Case style DO-205AB (DO-9) See Outline Table
Parameter 301U(R) Units Conditions
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
°C
K/W
Nm
Ordering Information Table
30 1 U A 250 P5
1234 5
Device Code
1- 30 = Essential Part Number
2- 1 = Standard Device
3 = Top Threaded version
5 = Type for rotating application with Top Threaded
version 3/8 16UNC-2A
7 = Type for rotating application with flexible lead
9 = Type for rotating application with Top Threaded
version 3/8 24UNF
3- U = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
UR = Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
4- A = Max. Leakage selection IRRM = 2mA TJ = 25°C
None = Std. Leakage selection IRRM= 10mA TJ = 25°C
5- Voltage code: Code x 10=VRRM (See Voltage Ratings table)
6- P. = Forward selection
None = Standard Forward selection
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IFM VFM VFM
RANGE TJ = 25°C min. max.
(A) (V) (V)
P2 * 1.16 1.25
P3 * 1.26 1.30
P4 1.31 1.40
P5 1.41 1.45
1000
* 2500V not available
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Outline Table
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
Case Style
DO-205AB (DO-9)
301U
307U
IR Case Style B60
IR Case Style B61
305U
IR Case Style B41
309U
CERA MIC HOUSING
146 ( 5.75)
21 (0.83)
MAX.
32 (1.26)
19 ( 0.75) MA X.
28 (1.10)
MAX.
14 0 ( 5. 5 1)
DIA. 8.7 (0.34) MAX.
24 (0 .94)
MAX.
3/4"-16UNF-2A
3. 9 (0. 15)
CERAMIC HOUSING
19 (0.75) MAX.
21 (0.83)
MAX.
54 (2.13) MAX.
11 ( 0.43)
NOM.
140 ( 5.51 )
148 ( 5.83 )
DIA. 8.5 (0.33)
32 (1.26)
3.9 (0.15)
12 (0 .47)
MIN.
3/4"-16UNF-2A
CERAMIC HOUSING
3/8"-16UNC-2A
21 (0.83)
MAX. 59 (2.32) MAX.
98 (3. 86) M AX .
6.4 (0.25)
MAX.
32 (1.26) 7 ( 0.28 ) MAX.
3/4"-16UNF-2A
16 (0 .63 )
CERAMIC HOUSING
3/8"-24UNF-2A
21 (0.83)
MAX. 60 (2.36) MAX.
97 (3.82) MAX.
7.6 (0. 3)
MAX.
32 (1.26) 7 (0.28) MAX.
3/4"-16UNF-2A
17.5 (0.69)
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Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig.2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
30°60° 90° 120°
180°
Average Forward Curr ent (A)
Con duction A ngle
M ax imu m All owable Cas e Tem perat u re ( °C)
R (DC) = 0.14 K/W
301U( R ) Se ries (800V to 2000V)
thJC
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
30°60°90°
180° DC
120°
Average Forwar d Curr ent (A)
Conduc tion Period
Ma ximu m Al lowab le Case Temp er atu re (°C)
R (DC) = 0.14 K/W
thJC
301U( R ) Ser ies ( 800V to 2000V)
303U
IR Case Style B40
CERAMIC HOUSING
16.5 (0.65) MAX.
59.7 (2.35) MAX.
21 (0.83) MA X.
DIA. 27.3 ( 1.07)
MAX.
9 (0.35) MAX.
3/8"-24UNF-2A
32 (1.26)
17.5 (0.69)
3/4"-16UNF-2A
29 (1.14) MAX.
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Fig. 5 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
30°60° 90°
120° 180°
Average Forward Current (A)
Con ductio n Angle
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
301U(R) Series (2500V)
R (DC) = 0.14 K/W
thJC
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 100 200 300 400 500
30°60° 90°
180° DC
120°
Average Forward Current (A )
Con ducti on Period
Maximum Allowable Case Temper ature (°C)
301U( R ) Se rie s (2500V)
R (DC) = 0 .14 K/W
thJC
Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Maximum Allow able Am bie nt T emperat ure (°C)
R = 0.1 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
1.5 K/W
3 K/W
0.7 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
Ma ximu m Averag e Forw ard Po wer Loss (W)
Average Forward Curr ent (A)
301U( R ) Series
(800V to 2000V)
T = 180°C
J
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Max imum Allowable Ambien t Temperatur e (°C)
R = 0.1 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
1.5 K/W
3 K/W
0.7 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
0
100 200 300 400 500 600
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
C onduction Period
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W )
Av er ag e Fo rwa rd Cu rr en t (A )
301U(R ) Series
(800V to 2000V)
T = 180°C
J
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Maximu m Allowa ble Amb ient Tempera ture (°C)
R = 0.1 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
1.5 K/W
3 K/W
0.7 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Lim it
Conduction Angl e
M a x imum A vera g e Forwar d P ow er L os s (W )
A verage Forward Current (A )
T = 180 °C
301U(R) Series (2500V)
J
Fig. 7 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
M a xi mu m A l lo wa b le Amb i e n t Tem p er a tu re (°C)
R = 0.1 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
1.5 K/W
3 K/W
0.7 K/W
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0
100 200 300 400 500
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Co nd uction Peri od
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W )
Av er ag e Fo rwa rd Cu r ren t (A)
T = 180°C
301U(R ) Series (2500V)
J
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
1 10 100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wav e Forward Cur rent ( A)
Initial T = 180°C
@ 60 Hz 0. 0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0. 0100 s
At An y Rated Lo ad Condi tion An d W i th
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM J
301U (R) Se r ies
(800V to 2000V)
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
0.01 0.1 1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Pe ak Half Sine Wav e Forw ard C urrent (A)
V ersus Pulse T rain Durat i on.
Initial T = 180 °C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
M aximum Non Repe titive Surge Current
RRM
J
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(800V to 2000V)
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Fig. 11 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 12 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
110100
Number Of Eq ual Amp litude Ha lf Cyc le Current Pulse s (N )
Peak Half S ine Wave Fo rward Current (A )
Initial T = 180°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At A ny Rated Load C o ndition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM J
301U(R) Serie s (2500V)
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
0.01 0.1 1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Pe ak Half Sine Wave Forwar d C ur rent (A)
V ers us Pulse T rain Duratio n.
Init ial T = 180 °C
No Vo lt age Re applied
Rated V Reapplied
RRM
J
Maxim um N on Re petitive Surge Current
301U( R) S er ie s (2500V)
Fig. 13 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics Fig. 14 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
10
100
1000
10000
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous Forward Volt ag e (V)
Instantaneou s Forward Current (A)
301U( R ) Ser ies
( 800V to 2000V)
T = 180°C
J
10
100
1000
10000
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
T = 25°C
J
Insta ntane o us For ward Vo ltag e ( V)
Insta nt aneo us Forward Curre nt (A)
301U( R ) Se rie s (2500V)
T = 180°C
J
Fig. 15 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristic
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Squa re Wav e Pu lse Du r atio n (s )
thJC
Transient Thermal Im pedan ce Z (K/W)
301U(R) Series
Ste a dy St a te Va lue:
R = 0.14 K/W
(DC Ope rat io n)
thJC
