3.0A Standard Rectifier BY255 3.0A Standard Rectifier Features Low Forward Voltage Drop Low Leakage Current, IR Less than 0.1µA High Current Capability High Forward Surge Current Capability High Temperature Soldering Guaranteed 260°C/10 seconds /.375" (9.5mm) lead length, 5lbs (2.3kg) tension RoHS Compliant DO-201AD Mechanical Data Case: Epoxy: Terminals: DO-201AD, Molded Plastic Meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating Axial leads, solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method 208 Polarity: Cathode indicated by color band Weight: 0.042 ounce, 1.2 gram Maximum Ratings (T Ambient=25ºC unless noted otherwise) Symbol Description BY255 Unit VRRM Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage 1300 V VRMS Maximum RMS Voltage 910 V Maximum DC Blocking Voltage 1300 V VDC IF(AV) Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current 10mm Lead Length 3.0 A IFSM Peak Forward Surge Current 150 A TJ, TSTG Operating Junction and Storage Temperature Range -55 to +150 °C TAITRON COMPONENTS INCORPORATED www.taitroncomponents.com Tel: (800)-TAITRON Fax: (800)-TAITFAX (800)-824-8766 (800)-824-8329 (661)-257-6060 (661)-257-6415 Conditions 10ms single half sine-wave superimposed on rated load Rev. B/AH 2009-01-06 Page 1 of 4 3.0A Standard Rectifier BY255 Electrical Characteristics (T Ambient=25ºC unless noted otherwise) Symbol Description BY255 Unit Conditions VF Max. Instantaneous Forward Voltage 1.1 V IF(AV)=3.0A, IR Max. DC Reverse Current at Rated DC Blocking Voltage 5.0 µA TA=25°C Trr Max. Reverse Recovery Time 3.0 µS IF=0.5A, IR=1.0A, Irr=0.25A CJ Typical Junction Capacitance 40 pF VR= 4V, f=1MHz RthJA 20 Typical Thermal Resistance °C / W RthJL Note 10 Note: Thermal resistance from junction to ambient and from junction to lead at 0.375” (9.5mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted. Typical Characteristics Curves Fig.2-Max. Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current Peak Forward Surge Current (A) Average Forward Rectified Current (A) Fig.1-Forward Current Derating Curve Ambient Temperature (°C) Number of Cycles at 60Hz Rev. B/AH 2009-01-06 www.taitroncomponents.com Page 2 of 4 3.0A Standard Rectifier BY255 Fig.3-Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics Instantaneous Forward Current (A) Instantaneous Reverse Leakage Current (µA) Fig.4-Typical Reverse Characteristics Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V) Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%) Junction Capacitance (pF) Fig.5-Typical Junction Capacitance Reverse Voltage (V) Rev. B/AH 2009-01-06 www.taitroncomponents.com Page 3 of 4 3.0A Standard Rectifier BY255 Dimensions in inches (mm) DO-201AD How to contact us USA HEADQUARTERS 28040 WEST HARRISON PARKWAY, VALENCIA, CA 91355-4162 Tel: (800)-TAITRON (800)-824-8766 (661)-257-6060 Fax: (800)-TAITFAX (800)-824-8329 (661)-257-6415 Email: [email protected] Http://www.taitroncomponents.com TAITRON COMPONENTS INCORPORATED TAIWAN BRANCH 6F., NO.190, SEC. 2, ZHONGXING RD., XINDIAN DIST., NEW TAIPEI CITY 23146, TAIWAN R.O.C. Tel: 886-2-2913-6238 Fax: 886-2-2913-6239 TAITRON COMPONENT TECHNOLOG SHANGHAI CORPORATION SUITE 1503, METROBANK PLAZA, 1160 WEST YAN’AN ROAD, SHANGHAI, 200052, CHINA Tel: +86-21-5424-9942 Fax: +86-21-2302-5027 Rev. B/AH 2009-01-06 www.taitroncomponents.com Page 4 of 4