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
IF(AV) 320 A
@ TC 100 °C
IF(RMS) 500 A
IFSM @50Hz 4500 A
@ 60Hz 4700 A
I2t @50Hz 101 KA2s
@ 60Hz 92 KA2s
VRRM range 600 to 1200 V
TJ - 40 to 180 °C
Parameters 240U(R).. Units
case style DO-205AB (DO-9) STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
320A
Stud Version
240U(R).. SERIES
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Voltage VRRM , maximum repetitive VRSM, maximum non- IRRM max.
Type number Code peak reverse voltage repetitive peak rev. voltage @ TJ = TJ max.
V V mA
60 600 700
240U(R).. 80 800 900 15
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300
TJ Max. junction operating temperature range -40 to 180 Tstg Max. storage temperature range -40 to 180
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, junction to case 0.18 DC operation
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink 0.08 Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased T Max. allowed mounting torque +0 -20% 37 (330) Not lubricated threads
28 (250) Lubricated threads
wt Approximate weight 250 g
Case style DO-205AB (DO-9) See Outline Table
Parameter 240U(R).. Units Conditions
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
°C
K/W
Nm (lb.in)
∆
R
thJCConduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
180° 0.019 0.015 T
J = T
J max.
120° 0.023 0.025
90° 0.030 0.034
60° 0.045 0.047
30° 0.076 0.076
Conduction angle Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction Units Conditions
K/W
IF(AV) Max. average forward current 320 A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature 100 °C
IF(RMS) Max. RMS forward current 500 A DC @ 80°C case temperature IFSM Max. peak, one-cycle forward, 4500 t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 4700 t = 8.3ms reapplied
3800 t = 10ms 100% V
RRM
4000 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave, I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 101 t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
92 t = 8.3ms reapplied
72 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
66 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 1010 KA2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
rf Slope resistance 0.6 mΩ @ T
J = T
J max.
VF(T0) Threshold voltage 0.83 V
VFM Max. forward voltage drop 1.33 V Ipk= 750A, TJ = 25°C, tp = 10ms sinusoidal wave
Parameter 240U(R).. Units Conditions
Forward Conduction
KA2s A
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
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Outline Table
240U(R) Series
Conforms to JEDEC DO-205AB (DO-9) All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
Ordering Information Table
24 0 U R 120 D
1 2 3 4 5
Device Code
1 - 24 = Essential Part Number 2 - 0 = Standard Device
3 - U = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud) 4 - None = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud) 5 R = Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
5 - Voltage code: Code x 10 = VRRM (See Voltage Ratings table) 6 - Diffused diode
Note = For Metric Device M16 x 1.5 Contact Factory 6
* FOR METRIC DEVICE: M16 X 1.5 CONTACT FACTORY
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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) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
RthSA = 0.1 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W 0.3 K/W
0.5 K/W 0.7 K/W 1 K/W
3 K/W 1.5 K/W
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 RthSA = 0.1 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W 0.3 K/W
0.5 K/W 0.7 K/W 1 K/W
3 K/W 1.5 K/W
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 RMS Limit
Conduction Angle 180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
240U(R)..
Tj = 180˚C 80
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 30˚ 60˚
90˚
120˚180˚
Conduction Angle 240U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.18 K/W
60 80 100 120 140 160 180
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 30˚
60˚
90˚
180˚ DC
120˚
240U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.18 K/W
Conduction Period
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 DC
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit
Conduction Period 240U(R) Series Tj = 180˚C
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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 ZthJC 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)
2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000
1 10 100
Per Junction
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
2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
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 = 180˚C No Voltage Reapplied Rated V rrm Reapplied
10 100 1000 10000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 180˚C
0.001 0.01 0.1 1
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Steady State Value RthJC per junction = 0.18 K/W DC Operation)
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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. 03/03 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.
