Vishay General Semiconductor
BYM12-50 thru BYM12-400, EGL41A thru EGL41G
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Surface Mount Glass Passivated Ultrafast Rectifier
FEATURES
• Cavity-free glass-passivated junction
• Ideal for automated placement
• Ultrafast reverse recovery time
• Low switching losses, high efficiency
• High forward surge capability
• Meets environmental standard MIL-S-19500
• Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020C, LF max peak
of 250 °C
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in high frequency rectification and free-
wheeling application in switching mode converters and
inverters for consumer, computer, automotive and
telecommunication.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-213AB, molded epoxy over glass body
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
E3 suffix for commercial grade, HE3 suffix for high
reliability grade (AEC Q101 qualified)
Polarity: Two bands indicate cathode end - 1st band
denotes device type and 2nd band denotes repetitive
peak reverse voltage rating
Patented*
®
DO-213AB (GL41)
*Glass-plastic encapsulation
is covered by
Patent No. 3,996,602,
brazed-lead assembly to
Patent No. 3,930,306
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 1.0 A
VRRM 50 V to 400 V
IFSM 30 A
trr 50 ns
VF1.0 V, 1.25 V
Tj max. 175 °C
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BYM12-50 BYM12-100 BYM12-150 BYM12-200 BYM12-300 BYM12-400 UNIT
Fast efficient device: 1st band is Green EGL41A EGL41B EGL41C EGL41D EGL41F EGL41G
Polarity color bands (2nd Band) Gray Red Pink Orange Brown Yellow
Maximum repetitive peak
reverse voltage VRRM 50 100 150 200 300 400 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 35 70 105 140 210 280 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 50 100 150 200 300 400 V
Maximum average forward rectified
current at TT = 75 °C IF(AV) 1.0 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms
single half sine-wave superimposed
on rated load
IFSM 30 A
Operating junction and storage
temperature range TJ, TSTG - 65 to + 175 °C
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Document Number 88581
26-Jun-06
Vishay General Semiconductor
BYM12-50 thru BYM12-400, EGL41A thru EGL41G
Note:
(1) Pulse test: 300 µs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
Note:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient, 0.24 x 0.24" (6.0 x 6.0 mm) copper pads to each terminal
(2) Thermal resistance from junction to terminal, 0.24 x 0.24" (6.0 x 6.0 mm) copper pads to each terminal
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST
CONDITIONS SYMBOL BYM12-50 BYM12-100 BYM12-150 BYM12-200 BYM12-300 BYM12-400 UNIT
EGL41A EGL41B EGL41C EGL41D EGL41F EGL41G
Maximum
instantaneous
forward voltage (1)
at 1.0 A VF 1.0 1.25 V
Maximum DC
reverse current at
rated DC blocking
voltage (1)
TA = 25 °C
TA = 125 °C IR 5.0
50 µA
Max. reverse
recovery time
at IF = 0.5 A,
IR = 1.0 A,
Irr = 0.25 A
trr 50 ns
Typical junction
capacitance at 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ 20 14 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BYM12-50 BYM12-100 BYM12-150 BYM12-200 BYM12-300 BYM12-400 UNIT
EGL41A EGL41B EGL41C EGL41D EGL41F EGL41G
Maximum thermal resistance (1,2) RθJA
RθJT
60
30 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
EGL41D-E3/96 0.114 96 1500 7" Diameter Plastic Tape & Reel
EGL41D-E3/97 0.114 97 5000 13" Diameter Plastic Tape & Reel
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BYM12-50 thru BYM12-400, EGL41A thru EGL41G
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Figure 1. Maximum Forward Current Derating Curve
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Figure 3. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
0
0
1.0
755025 100 125 150 175
0.5
Resistive or Inductive Load
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
Lead Temperature (°C)
0
5.0
10
15
20
25
30
1 10010
T
j
= T
j
max.
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
0.40.2 0.6 0.81.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
10
1
50
1.8
EGL41A - EGL41D
EGL41F - EGL41G
T
j
= 150 °C
T
j
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1 % Duty Cycle
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance
Figure 6. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
6040200 10080
0.01
0.1
10
1
100
1000
Tj = 100 °C
Tj = 150 °C
Tj = 25 °C
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Leakage
Current (µA)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
0.1 101 100
20
10
30
40
50
60
70
0
EGL41A - EGL41D
EGL41F - EGL41G
T
j
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
V
sig
= 50 mVp-p
0.01 0.1 101 100
100
10
1
0.1
t - Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
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Document Number 88581
26-Jun-06
Vishay General Semiconductor
BYM12-50 thru BYM12-400, EGL41A thru EGL41G
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
D1 =
0.105
0.095
(2.67)
(2.41)
0.205 (5.2)
0.185 (4.7)
+ 0
- 0.008 (0.20)
D2
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
DO-213AB (GL41)
SOLDERABLE ENDS
1st Band D2 = D1
1st band denotes type and positive end (cathode)
0.138 MAX
(3.5) MAX
0.049 MIN
(1.25) MIN
0.118 MIN
(3.0) MIN
0.238 (6.0)
REF
Mounting Pad Layout
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