Bulletin I2025 rev. A 03/02
150U(R).. SERIES
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
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
Stud Version
150A
Typical Applications
Welders
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
High power drives
Medium traction applications
Battery charges
Free-wheeling diodes
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Parameters
I
F(AV)
@ T
C
I
F(RMS)
I
FSM
@ 50Hz
@ 60Hz
I
2
t
@ 50Hz
@ 60Hz
V
RRM
range
T
J
150U(R)..
150
125
235
3000
3140
45
41
600 to 1200
- 40 to 180
Units
A
°C
A
A
A
KA
2
s
KA
2
s
V
°C
case style
DO205 (DO-8)
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150U(R).. Series
Bulletin I2025 rev. A 03/02
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Type number
Voltage
Code
060
150U(R)..
080
100
120
V
RRM
, maximum repetitive
peak reverse voltage
V
600
800
1000
1200
V
RSM
, maximum non-
repetitive peak rev. voltage
V
700
900
1100
1300
I
RRM
max.
@ T
J
= T
J
max.
mA
15
Forward Conduction
Parameter
I
F(AV)
Max. average forward current
@ Case temperature
I
F(RMS)
Max. RMS forward current
I
FSM
I
2
t
Max. peak, one-cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current
Maximum I
2
t for fusing
150U(R)..
150
125
-
3000
3140
45
41
Units Conditions
A
°C
A
A
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
KA
2
s
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
KA
2
√s
mΩ
V
V
I
pk
= 600A, T
J
= 25°C, t
p
= 10ms sinusoidal wave
No voltage
reapplied
No voltage
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
Initial T
J
= T
J
max.
180° conduction, half sine wave
I
2
√t
r
f
V
F(T0)
V
FM
Maximum I
2
√t
for fusing
Slope resistance
Threshold voltage
Max. forward voltage drop
-
0.97
0.80
1.47
t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
@ T
J
= T
J
max.
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
Parameter
T
J
T
stg
R
thJC
R
thCS
T
wt
Max. junction operating temperature range
Max. storage temperature range
Max. thermal resistance, junction to case
Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink
Max. allowed mounting torque +0 -20%
Approximate weight
Case style
150U(R)..
-40 to 180
-40 to 180
0.3
0.1
17
14.5
130
Units
°C
K/W
Nm
g
Conditions
DC operation
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
Not lubricated threads
Lubricated threads
See Outline Table
DO-205 (DO-8)
∆R
thJC
Conduction
Conduction angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence R
thJC
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
Sinusoidal conduction
0.031
0.038
0.048
0.071
0.120
Rectangular conduction Units
0.023
0.040
0.053
0.075
0.121
Conditions
T
J
= T
J
max.
K/W
2
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150U(R).. Series
Bulletin I2025 rev. A 03/02
Ordering Information Table
Device Code
150
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
150
U
R
U
2
R
3
120
4
D
5
L
6
= Standard xx0U device
= Essential Part Number
= Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
None = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
Voltage code: Code x 10 = V
RRM
(See Voltage Ratings table)
D
L
= Diffused diode
= Stud base 1/2" - 20UNF-2A threads
M
= Metric base M12 x 1.5
None = Stud base 3/8" - 24UNF-2A threads
Outline Table
150U(R) Series
Conforms to JEDEC DO-205 (DO-8)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
*
* FOR METRIC DEVICE M12 x 1.5
* FOR STUD BASE 1/2" - 20UNF-2A THREADS; refer "Odering Information Table"
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150U(R).. Series
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Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
180
160
140
120
100
80
0
50
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
180
160
140
120
100
80
0
40
150U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.3 K/W
Conduction Angle
Conduction Period
30˚
60˚
90˚
120˚
DC
180˚
30˚
60˚
90˚
120˚
180˚
100
150
200
80
120
160
200
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
50
100
150
80
200
100
120
140
160
180
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
150U(R)
Tj = 180˚C
Rt
hS
A
0.2
K/
W
0.4
K/W
0.6
K/W
=0
.0
5
K/
W
-D
el
ta
R
1.2 K
/W
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
80
Conduction Period
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit
Rt
hS
A
DC
0.2
K/W
=0
.05
K/
W
0.4
K/W
0.6
K/W
0.8 K
/W
-D
elt
aR
150U(R) Series
Tj = 180˚C
1.2 K/W
100
120
140
160
180
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
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150U(R).. Series
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Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
1
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = 180˚C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
Initial T j = 180˚C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V rrm Reapplied
Per Junction
Per Junction
10
100
500
0.01
0.1
Pulse Train Duration(s)
1
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
10000
1000
100
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 180˚C
10
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Transient Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
(K/W)
1
Steady State Value
RthJC = 0.3 K/W
(DC Operation)
0.1
150U(R)
0.01
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
Characteristic
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