Philips Semiconductors Product specification

Rectifier diode BY459-1500

fast, high-voltage

GENERAL DESCRIPTION QUICK REFERENCE DATA

Glass-passivated double diffused SYMBOL PARAMETER MAX. UNIT
rectifier diode in a plastic envelope,
featuring fast forward recovery and VRRM Repetitive peak reverse voltage 1500 V
low forward recovery voltage. The VF Forward voltage 1.2 V
device is intended for use in IF(AV) Average forward current 10 A
multi-sync monitor deflection circuits IFSM Non-repetitive peak forward current 100 A
up to 82kHz. tfr Forward recovery time 250 ns
Vfr Forward recovery voltage 14 V

PINNING - TO220AC PIN CONFIGURATION SYMBOL

PIN DESCRIPTION
tab

1 cathode (k)
a k
2 anode (a)
tab cathode (k)

1 2

LIMITING VALUES
Limiting values in accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
VRSM Non repetitive peak reverse - 1500 V
voltage
VRRM Repetitive peak reverse voltage - 1500 V
VRWM Crest working reverse voltage - 1300 V
IF(AV) Average forward current1 sinusoidal; a = 1.57; Tmb ≤ 125 ˚C - 10 A
IF(RMS) RMS forward current - 15.7 A
IFRM Repetitive peak forward current sinusoidal; a = 1.57 - 100 A
IFSM Non repetitive peak forward t = 10 ms - 100 A
current t = 8.3 ms - 110 A
sinusoidal; Tj = 150 ˚C prior to
surge; with reapplied VRWM(max)
I2t I2t for fusing t = 10 ms - 50 A2s
Tstg Storage temperature -40 150 ˚C
Tj Operating junction temperature - 150 ˚C

THERMAL RESISTANCES
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Rth j-mb Thermal resistance junction to - - 1.5 K/W
mounting base
Rth j-a Thermal resistance junction to in free air - 60 - K/W
ambient

1 Neglecting switching and reverse current losses.

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Rectifier diode BY459-1500

fast, high-voltage

STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 ˚C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
VF Forward voltage IF = 6.5 A - 0.95 1.3 V
IF = 6.5 A; Tj = 125 ˚C - 0.85 1.2 V
IR Reverse current VR = VRWMmax - - 0.25 mA
VR = VRWMmax; Tj = 125 ˚C - - 1.0 mA

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 ˚C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Vfr Forward recovery voltage IF = 6.5 A; dIF/dt = 50 A/µs - 8 14 V
tfr Forward recovery time IF = 6.5 A; dIF/dt = 50 A/µs; VF = 5 V - 170 250 ns
IF = 6.5 A; dIF/dt = 50 A/µs; VF = 2 V - 350 - ns
trr Reverse recovery time IF = 1 A; -dIF/dt = 50 A/µs; VR ≥ 30 V - 250 350 ns

PF / W BY459 Tmb(max) / C
dI 25 112.5
I F Vo = 1.0200 V
F Rs = 0.0280 Ohms D = 1.0
dt
20 120
0.5
trr
15 127.5
0.2
time 0.1

10 135
tp tp
I D=
Qs 100% T
25% 5 142.5

I t
T
R I
rrm 0 150
0 5 10 15 20
IF(AV) / A
Fig.1. Definition of trr, Qs and Irrm Fig.3. Maximum forward dissipation PF = f(IF(AV));
square wave where IF(AV) =IF(RMS) x √D.

I PF / W BY459 Tmb(max) / C
F 20 120
Vo = 1.020 V
Rs = 0.028 Ohms 1.57 123
1.9 126
15 2.2
2.8 129
a=4 132
time
10 135
V 138
F
141
5
V 144
fr
147
V
F 0 150
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
time IF(AV) / A
Fig.2. Definition of Vfr Fig.4. Maximum forward dissipation PF = f(IF(AV));
sinusoidal current waveform where a = form
factor = IF(RMS) / IF(AV).

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Rectifier diode BY459-1500

fast, high-voltage

IFS(RMS) / A BY459 trr / us BY459

150 2
IF = 10 A
5A

1.5 2A
IFSM
100
1A
1

50
0.5

0 0
1ms 10ms 0.1s 1s 10s 1 10 100
tp / s -dIF/dt (A/us)
Fig.5. Maximum non-repetitive rms forward current. Fig.8. Maximum reverse recovery time trr = f(dIF/dt);
IF = f(tp); sinusoidal current waveform; Tj = 150˚C prior parameter Tj
to surge with reapplied VRWM.

IF / A BY459 Zth j-mb / (K/W)

30 10

Tj = 150 C
Tj = 25 C

20 1

typ max

10 0.1
PD tp

t
0 0.01
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 10us 100us 1ms 10ms 0.1s 1s 10s
VF / V tp / s
Fig.6. Typical and maximum forward characteristic Fig.9. Transient thermal impedance Zth = f(tp)
IF = f(VF); parameter Tj

Vfr / V BY459
30
max

20 typ

10

0
0 50 100 150 200
dIF/dt (A/us)
Fig.7. Typical and maximum Vfr = f(dIF/dt); Tj = 25˚C

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Rectifier diode BY459-1500

fast, high-voltage

MECHANICAL DATA

Dimensions in mm
4,5
Net Mass: 2 g max
10,3
max
1,3
3,7

2,8 5,9
min

15,8
max
3,0 max
not tinned

3,0
13,5
min
1,3
max 1 2
(2x) 0,9 max (2x)
0,6
5,08 2,4

Fig.10. TO220AC; pin 1 connected to mounting base.

Notes
1. Accessories supplied on request: refer to mounting instructions for TO220 envelopes.
2. Epoxy meets UL94 V0 at 1/8".

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Rectifier diode BY459-1500

fast, high-voltage

DEFINITIONS
Data sheet status
Objective specification This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.
Preliminary specification This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
Product specification This data sheet contains final product specifications.
Limiting values
Limiting values are given in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Stress above one
or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of
this specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
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