Features
Diffused diode
Wide current range
High voltage ratings up to 1200V
High surge current capabilities
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Hermetic metal case
Typical Applications
Welders
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
High power drives
Medium traction applications
Battery charges
Free-wheeling diodes
Major Ratings and Characteristics
I
F(AV)
150
A
@ T
C
125
C
I
F(RMS)
235
A
I
FSM
@
50Hz
3000
A
@ 60Hz
3140
A
I
2
t
@
50Hz
45
KA
2
s
@ 60Hz
41
KA
2
s
V
RRM
range
600 and 1200
V
T
J
- 40 to 180
C
Parameters
150U(R)..
Units
case style
DO205 (DO-8)
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T
J
Max. junction operating temperature range
-40 to 180
T
stg
Max. storage temperature range
-40 to 180
R
thJC
Max. thermal resistance, junction to case
0.3
DC operation
R
thCS
Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink
0.1
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
T
Max. allowed mounting torque +0 -20%
17
Not lubricated threads
14.5
Lubricated threads
wt
Approximate weight
130
g
Case style
DO-205 (DO-8)
See Outline Table
Parameter
150U(R)..
Units
Conditions
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
C
K/W
Nm
R
thJC
Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence R
thJC
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
180
0.031
0.023
T
J
= T
J
max.
120
0.038
0.040
90
0.048
0.053
60
0.071
0.075
30
0.120
0.121
Conduction angle
Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction Units
Conditions
K/W
I
F(AV)
Max. average forward current
150
A
180 conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature
125
C
I
F(RMS)
Max. RMS forward current
235
A
Dc @ 110C
I
FSM
Max. peak, one-cycle forward,
3000
A
t = 10ms
No voltage
non-repetitive surge current
3140
t = 8.3ms
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
I
2
t
Maximum I
2
t for fusing
45
KA
2
s
t = 10ms
No voltage
Initial T
J
= T
J
max.
41
t = 8.3ms
reapplied
I
2
t
Maximum I
2
t for fusing
-
KA
2
s
t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
r
f
Slope resistance
0.97
m
@ T
J
= T
J
max.
V
F(T0)
Threshold voltage
0.80
V
V
FM
Max. forward voltage drop
1.47
V
I
pk
= 600A, T
J
= 25C, t
p
= 10ms sinusoidal wave
Parameter
150U(R)..
Units Conditions
Forward Conduction
Voltage
V
RRM
, maximum repetitive
V
RSM
, maximum non-
I
RRM
max.
Type number
Code
peak reverse voltage
repetitive peak rev. voltage
@ T
J
= T
J
max.
V
V
mA
60
600
700
150U(R)..
80
800
900
15
100
1000
1100
120
1200
1300
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
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150
U
R
120
D
L
1
2
3
4
5
Device Code
Outline Table
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1
- 150
= Standard xx0U device
2
- U
= Essential Part Number
3
- R
= Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
None = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
4
- Voltage code: Code x 10 = V
RRM
(See Voltage Ratings table)
5
- D
= Diffused diode
6
- L
= Stud base 1/2" - 20UNF-2A threads
M
= Metric base M12 x 1.75
None = Stud base 3/8" - 24UNF-2A threads
150U(R) Series
Conforms to JEDEC DO-205 (DO-8)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
* FOR METRIC DEVICE M12 x 1.75
* FOR STUD BASE 1/2" - 20UNF-2A THREADS; refer "Odering Information Table"
*
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Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (C)
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (C)
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (C)
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (C)
80
100
120
140
160
180
0
50
100
150
200
30
60
90
120
180
Conduction Angle
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
80
100
120
140
160
180
0
40
80
120
160
200
30
60
90
180
DC
120
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
Conduction Period
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
80
100
120
140
160
180
RthSA =0.05 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
0.8 K/W
1.2 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
180
120
90
60
30
DC
150U(R) Series
Tj = 180C
80
100
120
140
160
180
RthSA =0.05 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
1.2 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0
50
100
150
200
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
180
120
90
60
30
150U(R)
Tj = 180C
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Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
Characteristic
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration(s)
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
(K/W)
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
1
10
100
Per Junction
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = 180C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0.01
0.1
1
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Per Junction
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
Initial T j = 180C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V rrm Reapplied
10
100
1000
10000
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Tj = 25C
Tj = 180C
0.01
0.1
1
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
150U(R)
Steady State Value
RthJC = 0.3 K/W
(DC Operation)
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial Level.
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