BYT16P-400 ® FAST RECOVERY RECTIFIER DIODES MAIN PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS A1 IF(AV) 16 A VRRM 400 V VF (max) 1.4 V trr (max) 35 ns K A2 K FEATURES AND BENEFITS VERY LOW REVERSE RECOVERY TIME VERY LOW SWITCHING LOSSES LOW NOISE TURN-OFF SWITCHING A1 K A2 TO-220AB (Plastic) DESCRIPTION This double rectifier is suited for Switch Mode Power Supplies and other power converters. This device is intended to free-wheeling function in converters and motor control circuits. ABSOLUTE RATINGS (limiting values, per diode) Symbol Parameter VRRM Repetitive peak reverse voltage IFRM Repetitive peak forward current IF(RMS) tp=5 µs F=1kHz RMS forward current Value Unit 400 V 300 A 30 A IF(AV) Average forward current Tc = 100°C δ = 0.5 16 A IFSM Surge non repetitive forward current tp = 10 ms Sinusoidal 100 A Tstg Storage temperature range - 40 to + 150 °C 150 °C Tj Maximum operating junction temperature October 1999 - Ed: 2A 1/5 BYT16P-400 THERMAL RESISTANCES Symbol Rth(j-c) Parameter Junction to case Rth(c) Per diode Total Value 3.75 2 Coupling 0.25 Unit °C/W When the diodes 1 and 2 are used simultaneously: ∆ Tj(diode 1) = P(diode) x Rth(j-c) (Per diode) + P(diode 2) x Rth(c) STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Symbol VF * Parameter Test Conditions Forward voltage drop Tj = 25°C Min. Typ. IF = 8 A Reverse leakage current Tj = 25°C Unit V 1.4 Tj = 100°C IR ** Max. 1.5 VR = VRRM Tj = 100°C 15 µA 2.5 mA Max. 75 Unit ns Pulse test : * tp = 380 µs, δ < 2% ** tp = 5 ms, δ < 2% To evaluate the conduction losses use the following equation: P = 1.1 x IF(AV) + 0.024 IF2(RMS) RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS Symbol trr Test Conditions Tj = 25°C Min. IF = 1A VR = 30V dIF/dt = - 15A/µs Typ. 35 IF = 0.5A IR = 1A Irr = 0.25A TURN-OFF SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS Symbol tIRM IRM C= VRP VCC Parameter Test Conditions Maximum reverse recovery time dIF/dt = - 32 A/µs Maximum reverse recovery current dIF/dt = - 32 A/µs Turn-off overvoltage coefficient dIF/dt = - 64 A/µs dIF/dt = - 64 A/µs Tj = 100°C VCC = 120V IF = IF(AV) dIF/dt = - 8A/µs Lp = 9µH (see fig. 12) Fig. 1: Low frequency power losses versus average current. 2/5 VCC = 200 V IF = 8 A Lp ≤ 0.05 µH Tj = 100°C (see fig. 11) Min. Typ. Max. Unit 75 ns 50 2.2 A 2.8 3.3 Fig. 2: Peak current versus form factor. / BYT16P-400 Fig. 3: Non repetitive peak surge current versus overload duration. Fig. 4: Thermal impedance versus pulse width. Fig. 5: Voltage drop versus forward current. Fig. 6: Recovery charge versus dIF/dt. Fig. 7: Recovery time versus dIF/dt. Fig. 8: Peak reverse current versus dIF/dt. 3/5 BYT16P-400 Fig. 9: Peak forward voltage versus dIF/dt. Fig. 10: Dynamic parameters versus junction temperature. Fig. 11: Turn-off switching characteristics (without series inductance). Fig. 12: Turn-off switching characteristics (with series inductance). 4/5 BYT16P-400 PACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA TO-220AB DIMENSIONS Millimeters Inches A C D E F F1 F2 G G1 H2 L2 L4 L5 L6 L7 L9 M Diam. Min. Max. 4.40 4.60 1.23 1.32 2.40 2.72 0.49 0.70 0.61 0.88 1.14 1.70 1.14 1.70 4.95 5.15 2.40 2.70 10 10.40 16.4 typ. 13 14 2.65 2.95 15.25 15.75 6.20 6.60 3.50 3.93 2.6 typ. 3.75 3.85 Min. Max. 0.173 0.181 0.048 0.051 0.094 0.107 0.019 0.027 0.024 0.034 0.044 0.066 0.044 0.066 0.194 0.202 0.094 0.106 0.393 0.409 0.645 typ. 0.511 0.551 0.104 0.116 0.600 0.620 0.244 0.259 0.137 0.154 0.102 typ. 0.147 0.151 A H2 Dia C L5 L7 L6 L2 F2 F1 REF. D L9 L4 F M G1 E G Ordering type Marking Package Weight Base qty Delivery mode BYT16P-400 BYT16P-400 TO-220AB 2.03 g. 30 Tube Cooling method: by conduction (C) Recommended torque value: 0.08 N.m. Maximum torque value: 0.10 N.m. Epoxy meets UL94,V0 Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, STMicroelectronics assumes no responsibility for the consequences of use of such information nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of STMicroelectronics. Specifications mentioned in this publication are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied. STMicroelectronics products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without express written approval of STMicroelectronics. The ST logo is a registered trademark of STMicroelectronics © 1999 STMicroelectronics - Printed in Italy - All rights reserved. STMicroelectronics GROUP OF COMPANIES Australia - Brazil - China - Finland - France - Germany - Hong Kong - India - Italy - Japan - Malaysia Malta - Morocco - Singapore - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - United Kingdom - U.S.A. http://www.st.com 5/5