BY229(X,B)-200 thru BY229(X,B)-800
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Document Number: 88540
Revision: 06-Nov-07
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Fast Switching Plastic Rectifier
FEATURES
• Glass passivated chip junction
• Superfast recovery time for high efficiency
• Low leakage current
• High forward surge capability
• Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020, LF
maximum peak of 245 °C (for TO-263AB package)
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s (for TO-220AC and
ITO-220AC package)
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in fast switching rectification of power
supply, inverters, converters and freewheeling diodes
application.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: TO-220AC, ITO-220AC, TO-263AB
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD22-B102
E3 suffix for commercial grade, meets JESD 201 class
1A whiskter test, HE3 suffix for high reliability grade
(AEC Q101 qualified), meets JESD 201 class 2
whisker test
Polarity: As marked
Mounting Torque: 10 in-lbs maximum
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 8.0 A
VRRM 200 V to 800 V
IFSM 100 A
trr 145 ns
VF1.85 V
TJ max. 150 °C
TO-263AB
CASE
PIN 2
PIN 1
TO-220AC ITO-220AC
PIN 1
PIN 2
K
HEATSINK
1
2
1
2
K
BY229 Series BY229x Series
BY229B Series
PIN 2
PIN 1
1
2
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BY229-200 BY229-400 BY229-600 BY229-800 UNIT
Maximum recurrent peak reverse voltage VRRM 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 140 280 420 560 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 200 400 600 800 V
Maximum average forward rectified current at TC = 100 °C IF(AV) 8.0 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load IFSM 100 A
Maximum slope of reverse recovery current
IF = 2.0 A, VR = 30 V, dI/dt = 20 µs dI/dt 60 A/μs
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 40 to + 150 °C
Isolation voltage (ITO-220AC only)
from terminal to heatsink t = 1 min VAC 1500 V
BY229(X,B)-200 thru BY229(X,B)-800
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Note:
(1) Pulse test: 300 µs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
Note:
(1) Automotive grade AEC Q101 qualified
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL BY229-200 BY229-400 BY229-600 BY229-800 UNIT
Maximum instantaneous forward
voltage (1) 20 A VF 1.85 V
Maximum DC reverse current at
rated DC blocking voltage
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C IR 10
300 µA
Maximum reverse recovery time IF = 1.0 A, VR = 30 V,
dI/dt = 50 A/µs, Irr = 10 % IRM trr 145 ns
Maximum recovered stored charge IF = 2.0 A, VR = 30 V,
dI/dt = 20 A/µs Qrr 700 nC
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BY229 BY229X BY229B UNIT
Typical thermal resistance from junction to case RθJC 2.0 4.8 2.0 °C/W
Typical thermal resistance from junction to air RθJA 20 - 20 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PACKAGE PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
TO-220AC BY229-200-E3/45 1.80 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AC BY229X-200-E3/45 1.95 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB BY229B-200-E3/45 1.77 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB BY229B-200-E3/81 1.77 81 800/reel Tape reel
TO-220AC BY229-200HE3/45 (1) 1.80 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AC BY229X-200HE3/45 (1) 1.95 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB BY229B-200HE3/45 (1) 1.77 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB BY229B-200HE3/81 (1) 1.77 81 800/reel Tape reel
BY229(X,B)-200 thru BY229(X,B)-800
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Document Number: 88540
Revision: 06-Nov-07
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curve
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Figure 3. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
0
4
12
07525 50 100 125 150
8
2
6
10
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
Case Ambient Temperature (°C)
Resistive or Inductive Load
0
75
100
125
50
25
150
1100
10
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
T
L
= 75 °C
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
100
10
1
0.1
0.4 0.6 1.4 1.6 1.82.00.81.0 1.2
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
T
J
= 100 °C
T
J
= 150 °C
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1 % Duty Cycle
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance
0.1
1
10
100
0.01
200 10040 60 80
1000
T
J
= 100 °C
T
J
= 150 °C
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Leakage
Current (µA)
1100
100
10
10
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
BY229(X,B)-200 thru BY229(X,B)-800
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
TO-220AC
CASE
PIN2
PIN1
0.635 (16.13)
0.625 (15.87)
0.415 (10.54) MAX.
0.154 (3.91) DIA.
0.148 (3.74) DIA.
0.113 (2.87)
0.103 (2.62)
0.370 (9.40)
0.360 (9.14)
PIN
12
0.160 (4.06)
0.140 (3.56)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41) 0.037 (0.94)
0.027 (0.68)
0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.022 (0.56)
0.014 (0.36)
1.148 (29.16)
1.118 (28.40)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
0.145 (3.68)
0.135 (3.43)
0.603 (15.32)
0.573 (14.55)
0.055 (1.39)
0.045 (1.14)
0.185 (4.70)
0.175 (4.44)
IT
O
-220A
C
PIN
12
0.025 (0.64)
0.015 (0.38)
0.404 (10.26)
0.384 (9.75)
0.076 (1.93) REF.
0.076 (1.93) REF.
45° REF.
0.600 (15.24)
0.580 (14.73)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.035 (0.89)
0.025 (0.64)
0.205 (5.21)
0.195 (4.95)
0.191 (4.85)
0.171 (4.35)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.671 (17.04)
0.651 (16.54)
0.028 (0.71)
0.020 (0.51)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
7° REF.
7° REF.
7° REF.
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
0.140 (3.56) DIA.
0.125 (3.17) DIA.
0.135 (3.43) DIA.
0.122 (3.08) DIA.
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.190 (4.83)
0.170 (4.32)
TO-263AB
Mounting Pad Layout
0.670 (17.02)
0.591 (15.00)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.08 (2.032) MIN.
0.15 (3.81) MIN.
0.33 (8.38) MIN.
0.42 (10.66) MIN.
12
K
K
0.140 (3.56)
0.110 (2.79)
0.021 (0.53)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.090 (2.29)
0 to 0.01 (0 to 0.254)
0.055 (1.40)
0.047 (1.19)
0.055 (1.40)
0.045 (1.14)
0.190 (4.83)
0.160 (4.06)
0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.624 (15.85)
0.591 (15.00)
0.037 (0.940)
0.027 (0.686)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.360 (9.14)
0.320 (8.13)
0.411 (10.45)
0.380 (9.65)
0.245 (6.22)
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