Bulletin PD-2.296 rev.

B 02/01

245NQ015(R)
240 Amp

SCHOTTKY RECTIFIER

D-67

Major Ratings and Characteristics

Characteristics

Description/Features

245NQ015(R) Units

The 245NQ015(R) high current Schottky rectifier module has

been optimized for ultra low forward voltage drop specifically
for the OR-ing of parallel power supplies. The proprietary
barrier technology allows for reliable operation up to 125 C
junction temperature. Typical applications are in parallel
switching power supplies, converters, reverse battery protection, and redundant power subsystems.

IF(AV) Rectangular

240

VRRM

15

20,000

0.34

Ultra low forward voltage drop

- 55 to 125

High frequency operation

Guard ring for enhanced ruggedness and long term
reliability

waveform

IFSM @ tp = 5 s sine

125C TJ operation (VR < 5V)

Unique high power, Half-Pak module

Optimized for OR-ing applications

VF

@ 240 Apk, TJ= 75C

TJ

range

High purity, high temperature epoxy encapsulation for

enhanced mechanical strength and moisture resistance

245NQ015
Lug Terminal Anode

Base Cathode

245NQ015R
Lug Terminal Cathode

Base Anode

Outline D-67 HALF PAK Module

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

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Voltage Ratings
Part number
VR

245NQ015

Max. DC Reverse Voltage (V)

15

VRWM Max. Working Peak Reverse Voltage (V)

25

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameters

245NQ Units

IF(AV) Max. Average Forward Current

* See Fig. 5
IFSM

240

Max. Peak One Cycle Non-Repetitive

Surge Current * See Fig. 7

20,000
3000

EAS

Non-Repetitive Avalanche Energy

mJ

IAR

Repetitive Avalanche Current

Conditions
50% duty cycle @ TC = 70 C, rectangular wave form
5s Sine or 3s Rect. pulse
10ms Sine or 6ms Rect. pulse

Following any rated

load condition and
with rated VRRM applied

TJ = 25 C, IAS = 2 Amps, L = 4.5 mH

Current decaying linearly to zero in 1 sec
Frequency limited by TJ max. VA = 3 x VR typical

Electrical Specifications
Parameters
VFM

245NQ Units

Max. Forward Voltage Drop

(1)

* See Fig. 1

IRM

Max. Reverse Leakage Current (1)

* See Fig. 2

Conditions

0.40

@ 240A

0.51

@ 480A

0.34

@ 240A

0.44

@ 480A

TJ = 25 C
TJ = 75 C

80

mA

TJ = 25 C

4000

mA

TJ = 100 C

3560

mA

TJ = 100 C

VR = 12V

2160

mA

TJ = 100 C

VR = 5V

VR = rated VR

CT

Max. Junction Capacitance

15,800

pF

VR = 5VDC, (test signal range 100Khz to 1Mhz) 25 C

LS

Typical Series Inductance

5.0

nH

From top of terminal hole to mounting plane

10,000

V/ s

dv/dt Max. Voltage Rate of Change

(Rated VR)

(1) Pulse Width < 300s, Duty Cycle < 2%

Thermal-Mechanical Specifications
Parameters

245NQ Units

Conditions

TJ

Max. Junction Temperature Range

-55 to 125

Tstg

Max. Storage Temperature Range

-55 to 150

RthJC Max. Thermal Resistance Junction

to Case

0.20

C/W

DC operation

RthCS Typical Thermal Resistance, Case to

0.15

C/W

Mounting surface , smooth and greased

* See Fig. 4

Heatsink
wt

Approximate Weight

Mounting Torque
Terminal Torque

25.6 (0.9) g (oz.)

Min.

40 (35)

Max.

58 (50)

Min.

58 (50)

Max.
Case Style

Non-lubricated threads
Kg-cm
(Ibf-in)

86 (75)
HALF PAK Module

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1000

10000

ReverseCurrent - I (mA)
R

100

75C
50C

100

25C
10

1
0

T =100C
J

100000

T = 25C
J
10

.1

.2

.3

.4

15

10

Fig. 2 - Typical Values of Reverse Current

Vs. Reverse Voltage

T = 75C
J

1
0

ReverseVoltage- VR(V)

JunctionCapacitance- C (pF)
T

Instantaneous ForwardCurrent - IF (A)

T =100C
J
1000

.5

T =25C
J

10000

1000
0

.6

10

15

20

25

30

ReverseVoltage- V (V)
R

ForwardVoltageDrop- V (V)
FM

Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance

Vs. Reverse Voltage

Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

Thermal Impedance- ZthJC(C/W

)

.1

D=0.50
D=0.33
D=0.25

DM
t
1
t2

D=0.17
.01

D=0.08

Notes:
1. Dutyfactor D= t / t
1 2

SinglePulse
(Thermal Resistance)
.001
.00001

.0001

.001

.01

2. PeakT =P xZ
+T
J DM thJC C
.1

10

100

t , Rectangular PulseDuration(Seconds)
1

Fig. 4 - Maximum Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics

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RthJC (DC) =0.20C/W

100

AveragePower Loss- (W
atts)

AllowableCaseTemperature- (C)

110

90
DC
80

70
0

50

D=0.08
D=0.17
D=0.25
D=0.33
80 D=0.50

100

60

RMSLimit

DC

40
20
0
0

100 150 200 250 300 350

50

100 150 200 250 300 350

AverageForwardCurrent - I
(A)
F(AV)

AverageForwardCurrent - IF(AV) (A)

Fig. 5 - Maximum Allowable Case Temperature

Vs. Average Forward Current

Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics

100000

Non-Repetitive Surge Current - I

FSM

(A)

At Any Rated Load Condition

And With Rated VRRM Applied
Following Surge

10000

1000
10

100

1000

10000

Square Wave Pulse Duration - t p (microsec)

Fig. 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

D UT

IRFP460
Rg = 2 5 oh m

C UR RE N T
M O N ITO R

H IG H -SPE ED
SW IT C H
FRE E-W H EEL
D IO D E

V d = 25 V olt

40H FL40S02

Fig. 8 - Unclamped Inductive Test Circuit

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