SBJ200-04J - ON Semiconductor L.L.C.

JULY 12, 2005

Vol.191

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. has developed the MRJ SBD series of Schottky Barrier Diodes.

By optimizing its unique microfabrication technology and withstand-voltage design, SANYO has

achieved both a low forward voltage (VF) and a low leakage current (IR) for these diodes. We have

also ensured that the diodes will operate under high temperatures by guaranteeing a junction

temperature of 150°C. Sample shipments are scheduled to begin in July.

SBJ100-04J, SBJ100-06J, SBJ200-04J, SBJ200-06J, SBJ300-04J, SBJ300-06J,

SBJ400-04J, SBJ400-06J Series

Overview

Although the time for conserving energy is ripe as the world confronts the problem of the depletion of

energy resources on a global scale, electronic products are advancing down the road toward more

sophisticated functions and increased functionality, and tend to consume more, rather than less, power.

The rectifying devices mounted in the power supplies, adapters, and other areas of these electronic

products must meet the following requirements: a low forward voltage (VF), low leakage current (IR),

high-speed switching and high-temperature guarantees, if their efficiency is to be increased.

Generally, Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD) are widely used as rectifying devices for the secondary

sides of power supplies owing to their low VF and high-speed switching characteristics. However,

regular SBDs have faced a trade-off between their VF and IR characteristics, and until now it has been

difficult to achieve both low VF and low IR. Common SBDs with a low VF have a high IR, so when

they are used in high-temperature environments, such as in adapters where high-density mounting can

be expected, there is the possibility that thermal runaway may occur, and it is in environments such as

these that the need for SBDs with a low IR has arisen.

With a view to meeting the need for low VF, low I R and high-speed switching, SANYO has

developed the MRJ SBD (Multi Refined PN Junction SBD) series of SBDs, with a new structure.

With the advent of this series, SANYO has achieved the lowest VF and IR in the industry by

optimizing its unique microfabrication technology and withstand voltage design. Compared with the

company's previous SBDs, the ones in this new series feature lower VF, equivalent switching

characteristics, and a IR that is ten times lower. These features can contribute to improving.

MRJ SBD Series of Schottky Barrier Diodes Developed

With low VF, low I R and a guaranteed Tj=150°C,

we have realized- high-temperature performance

the efficiency of electronic equipment and conserving energy, and by guaranteeing a junction tempera-

ture (Tj) of 150°C over and above the low IR at high temperatures, these SBDs can be used in high-

temperature environments. Moreover, by optimizing the guard ring structure, they can now withstand

higher ESD levels.

More specifically, a comparison of the power loss between the MRJ SBD series and the company's

existing products conducted on SANYO's demonstration boards has shown that the new SBDs are

capable of decreasing the power loss by 6.3% in environments where the temperature (Tc) is 125°C or

higher a level that causes thermal runaway in the existing products.

The first model scheduled for mass production and marketing in the summer of 2005 is an SBD with a

40 V withstand voltage, 10 A rated current and TO-220ML package (TO220AB) for use in adapters.

These products feature a VF of 0.48 V typ., which is the lowest in their class, and achieve both a low

VF and a low IR of 8µA typ. (Ta=25°C; 100µA for existing products), and with a low IR at high

temperatures and by guaranteeing a junction temperature (Tj) of 150°C, they can be expected to

operate stably in high-temperature environments.

A total of seven models with a 40 V withstand voltage and 20 A, 30 A or 40 A rated current or a 60 V

withstand voltage and 10 A, 20 A, 30 A or 40 A rated current will be made available in the series, and

SANYO aims to successively configure a line up of products tailored to different applications. In

order to exploit fully the low IR featured by the MRJ SBD series, the company also plans to develop

an MRJ SBD series with a high withstand voltage.

In the past, SANYO Electric has expanded its high-performance SBDs with withstand voltages rang-

ing from 5 V to 180 V and rated currents ranging from 10 mA to 35 A into many and varied packages

to meet the needs of its customers. With its new MRJ SBD series, it can satisfy even further the re-

quirements of its customers for low VF and low IR, high-speed switching characteristics and a high-

temperature guarantee. By pushing ahead with the development of products that respond to customer

needs to make products in smaller sizes and with features such as easier portability and greater energy

savings, SANYO will continue to meet the expectations of its customers and win their trust.

Features

• Low VF and IR, constituting the highest performance in the industry, achieved

- In the 40 V/10 A class, SANYO's new SBDs achieve the lowest VF of 0.48 V typ.

(at IF=5 A) and IR of 8µA typ. (at VR=40 V). These levels are the lowest in the industry.

(The figures denote the respective values per device.)

• High-temperature operation

- The low IR at high temperatures and Tj=150°C guarantee enable the SBDs to operate in

high-temperature environments.

• High-ESD tolerance

- The MRJ structure increases the ability of the SBDs to withstand higher ESD levels.

Specifications

Sample A vailability

The MRJ SBD series will be available in sample quantities in July 2005 and in production quantities

in the third quarter of 2005.

SBJ100-04J 10 5 5 50 8 100

SBJ200-04J 20 10 10 100 20 200

SBJ300-04J 30 15 15 150 30 300

SBJ400-04J 40 20 20 200 40 400

SBJ100-06J 10 5 5 50 10 100

SBJ200-06J 20 10 10 100 20 200

SBJ300-06J 30 15 15 150 30 300

SBJ400-06J 40 20 20 200 40 400

Type No. Package

Absolute maximum ratings

VRRM

(V) IO

(A) Tj

(°C)

Electrical characteristics (figures denote the respective values per device)

VF(V) max

IF(A) VR(V) typ max

IR1(µA) IR2(µA)

VR(V) typ max

TO-220ML

40 150 0.54 20 40

60 150 0.6 30 60

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