Features
High surge current capability
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Leaded version available
Types up to 1600V VRRM
Typical Applications
Battery charges
Converters
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
Welding
Parameters Units
40HF(R)
10 to 120 140, 160
IF(AV) 40 40 A
@ TC140 110 °C
IF(RMS) 62 A
IFSM @ 50Hz 570 A
@ 60Hz 595 A
I2t@
50Hz 1600 A2s
@ 60Hz 1450 A2s
VRRM range 100 to 1200 1400, 1600 V
TJrange - 65 to 190 - 65 to 160 °C
Major Ratings and Characteristics
case style
DO-203AB (DO-5)
40HF(R) SERIES
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
40 A
1
Stud Version
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
40HF(R) Series
2
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
Parameter Units Conditions
40HF(R)
10 to 120 140 , 160
Voltage VRRM, maximum VRSM, maximum non- IRRM max.
Type number Code repetitive peak repetitive peak @ TJ = TJ max.
reverse voltage reverse voltage
VVmA
10 100 200 9
20 200 300
40 400 500
40HF(R) 60 600 700
80 800 900
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300
140 1400 1500 4.5
160 1600 1700
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
IF(AV) Max. average forward current 40 40 A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature 140 110 °C
IF(RMS) Max. RMS forward current 62 A
IFSM Max. peak, one-cycle forward, 570 t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 595 t = 8.3ms reapplied
480 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
500 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 1600 t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
1450 t = 8.3ms reapplied
1150 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
1050 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 16000 A2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
VF(TO) Value of threshold
voltage (up to 1200V)
VF(TO) Value of threshold
voltage (for 1400V, 1600V)
rfValue of forward slope
resistance (up to 1200V)
rfValue of forward slope
resistance (for 1400V, 1600V)
VFM Max. forward voltage drop 1.30 1.50 V Ipk = 125A, TJ = 25°C, tp = 400µs rectangular wave
3.8 TJ = TJ max.
4.29 TJ = TJ max.
mΩ
0.76 TJ = TJ max.
0.65 TJ = TJ max.V
A2s
Forward Conduction
40HF(R) Series
3
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
Parameter Units Conditions
40HF(R)
10 to 120 140 to 160
TJMax. junction operating temperature range -65 to 190 -65 to 160
Tstg Max. storage temperature range -65 to 190 -65 to 160
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, junction to case 0.95 DC operation
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, case Mounting surface, smooth, flat and
to heatsink greased
T Allowable mounting torque 3.4 +0-10% Nm Not lubricated threads
30 lbf
· in
2.3
+0-10% Nm Lubricated threads
20 lbf
· in
wt Approximate weight 17 (0.6) g (oz) unleaded device
Case style DO-203AB (DO5) See Outline Table
°C
0.25 K/W
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
180° 0.14 0.10 TJ = TJ max.
120° 0.16 0.17
90° 0.21 0.22
60° 0.30 0.31
30° 0.50 0.50
Conduction angle Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction Units Conditions
K/W
∆RthJC Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
40HF(R) Series
4
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
11 (0.43) MAX.
6.3 (0.25) MAX.
107 (4.21) MAX.
118.5 (4.67) MAX.
Outlines Table
41HF(R)
Case Style DO-203AB (DO-5)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
40HF(R)
Case Style DO-203AB (DO-5)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
40HF(R) Series
5
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
Fig. 5 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
30˚60˚90˚120˚180˚
Conduction Angle
40HF(R) Series (100V to 1200V)
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
30˚60˚90˚120˚180˚
Conduction Angle
40HF(R) Series (1400V, 1600V)
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
0 10203040506070
DC
30˚60˚90˚
120˚180˚
Conduction Period
40HF(R) Series (100V to 1200V)
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
0 10203040506070
DC
30˚60˚90˚120˚180˚
Conduction Period
40HF(R) Series (1400V, 1600V)
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0 40 80 120 160 200
10 K/W
RthSA = 1 K/W - Delta R
1.5 K/W
2 K/W
3 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
40HF(R) Series
(100V to 1200V)
Tj = 190˚C
40HF(R) Series
6
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
Fig. 7 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 20
0
1.5 K/W
2 K/W
3 K/W
5 K/W
10 K/W
7 K/W
RthSA = 1 K/W - Delta R
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
0 10203040
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
40HF(R) Series
(1400V, 1600V)
Tj = 160˚C
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0 40 80 120 160
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10 K/W
RthSA = 1 K/W - Delta R
1.5 K/W
2 K/W
3 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 10203040506070
DC
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit Conduction Period
40HF(R) Series
(1400V, 1600V)
Tj = 160˚C
0 40 80 120 160 200
10 K/W
RthSA = 1 K/W - Delta R
1.5 K/W
2 K/W
3 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 10203040506070
DC
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
40HF(R) Series
(100V to 1200V)
Tj = 190˚C
40HF(R) Series
7
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
Fig. 11 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
(up to 1200V)
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 13 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Impedance Z thJC
(K/W)
0.01
0.1
1
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Steady State Value
(DC Operation)
40HF(R) .. Series
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Fig. 12 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
(for 1400V, 1600V)
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
1
10
100
1000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
40HF(R) Series
up to 1200V
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = Tj Max.
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
1 10 100
40HF(R) Series
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.
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.
40HF(R) Series
8
Bulletin I20201 rev. D 01/05
www.irf.com
IR WORLD HEADQUARTERS: 233 Kansas St., El Segundo, California 90245, USA Tel: (310) 252-7105
TAC Fax: (310) 252-7309
Visit us at www.irf.com for sales contact information. 01/05
Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial Level.
Qualification Standards can be found on IR's Web site.
Ordering Information Table
1 2 345
Device Code
40 HF R 160 M
1- 40 = Standard device
41 = Not isolated lead
42 = Isolated lead with silicone sleeve
(Red = Reverse polarity)
(Blue = Normal polarity)
2- Standard diode
3- None = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
R = Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
4- Voltage code: Code x 10 = VRRM (See Voltage Ratings table)
5-None = Stud base DO-203AB (DO-5) 1/4" 28UNF-2A
M = Stud base DO-203AB (DO-5) M6 X 1
