Data Sheet. Types M0367WC180 to M0367WC280 Issue 1 Page 1 of 11 August, 2004
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Date:- 25 Aug, 2004
Data Sheet Issue:- 1
Soft Recovery Diode
Type M0367WC140 to M0367WC280
Old Type No.: SM16-28CXC144
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VOLTAGE RATINGS MAXIMUM
LIMITS UNITS
VRRM Repetitive peak reverse voltage, (note 1) 1400 - 2800 V
VRSM Non-repetitive peak reverse voltage, (note 1) 1500 - 2900 V
OTHER RATINGS MAXIMUM
LIMITS UNITS
IF(AV)M Maximum average forward current, Tsink=55°C, (note 2) 367 A
IF(AV)M Maximum average forward current. Tsink=100°C, (note 2) 167 A
IF(AV)M Maximum average forward. Tsink=100°C, (note 3) 93 A
IF(RMS) Nominal RMS forward current, Tsink=25°C, (note 2) 742 A
IF(d.c.) D.C. forward current, Tsink=25°C, (note 4) 605 A
IFSM Peak non-repetitive surge tp=10ms, VRM=60%VRRM, (note 5) 4500 A
IFSM2 Peak non-repetitive surge tp=10ms, VRM≤10V, (note 5) 4950 A
I2tI
2t capacity for fusing tp=10ms, VRM=60%VRRM, (note 5) 101×103A2s
I2tI2t capacity for fusing tp=10ms, VRM≤10V, (note 5) 123×103A2s
Tj op Operating temperature range -40 to +125 °C
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to +150 °C
Notes:-
1) De-rating factor of 0.13% per °C is applicable for Tj below 25°C.
2) Double side cooled, single phase; 50Hz, 180° half-sinewave.
3) Single side cooled, single phase; 50Hz, 180° half-sinewave.
4) Double side cooled.
5) Half-sinewave, 125°C Tj initial.
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Characteristics
PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. TEST CONDITIONS (Note 1) UNITS
- - 1.86 IFM=635A
VFM Maximum peak forward voltage - - 1.95 IFM=730A V
VT0 Threshold voltage - - 1.28 V
rTSlope resistance - - 0.92 mΩ
- - 80 di/dt = 1000A/µs, 25°C
VFRM Maximum forward recovery voltage - - 120 di/dt = 1000A/µs V
IRRM Peak reverse current - - 20 Rated VRRM mA
Qrr Recovered charge - 300 - µC
Qra Recovered charge, 50% Chord - 120 150 µC
Irm Reverse recovery current - 75 - A
trr Reverse recovery time, 50% Chord - 3.3 -
IFM=550A, tp=500µs, di/dt=40A/µs, Vr=50V,
50% Chord.
µs
- - 0.09 Double side cooled
RthJK Thermal resistance, junction to heatsink - - 0.18 Single side cooled K/W
F Mounting force 3.3 -5.5 kN
WtWeight -70 - g
Notes:-
1) Unless otherwise indicated Tj=125°C.
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Notes on Ratings and Characteristics
1.0 Voltage Grade Table
Voltage Grade VRRM
(V)
VRSM
(V)
VR dc
(V)
14 1400 1500 930
22 2200 2300 1350
28 2800 2900 1600
2.0 De-rating Factor
A blocking voltage de-rating factor of 0.13% per °C is applicable to this device for Tj below 25°C.
3.0 ABCD Constants
These constants (applicable only over current range of VF characteristic in Figure 1) are the coefficients of
the expression for the forward characteristic given below:
FFFF IDICIBAV ⋅+⋅+⋅+= )ln(
where IF = instantaneous forward current.
4.0 Reverse recovery ratings
(i) Qra is based on 50% Irm chord as shown in Fig.(a) below.
(ii) Qrr is based on a 150µs integration time.
I.e. ∫
=
s
rrrr dtiQ
µ
150
0
.
(iii)
2
1
t
t
FactorK =
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thJKMAXJSINK RfkETT ⋅+⋅−= )(
5.0 Reverse Recovery Loss
The following procedure is recommended for use where it is necessary to include reverse recovery loss.
From waveforms of recovery current obtained from a high frequency shunt (see Note 1) and reverse
voltage present during recovery, an instantaneous reverse recovery loss waveform must be constructed.
Let the area under this waveform be E joules per pulse. A new sink temperature can then be evaluated
from:
Where k = 0.2314 (°C/W)/s
E= Area under reverse loss waveform per pulse in joules (W.s.)
f
= Rated frequency in Hz at the original sink temperature.
RthJK = d.c. thermal resistance (°C/W)
The total dissipation is now given by:
fEWW originaltot ⋅+= )()(
NOTE 1 - Reverse Recovery Loss by Measurement
This device has a low reverse recovered charge and peak reverse recovery current. When measuring the
charge, care must be taken to ensure that:
(a) AC coupled devices such as current transformers are not affected by prior passage of high
amplitude forward current.
(b) A suitable, polarised, clipping circuit must be connected to the input of the measuring oscilloscope
to avoid overloading the internal amplifiers by the relatively high amplitude forward current signal.
(c) Measurement of reverse recovery waveform should be carried out with an appropriate critically
damped snubber, connected across diode anode to cathode. The formula used for the calculation of this
snubber is shown below:
dt
di
S
r
C
V
R⋅
⋅= 4
2
Where: Vr= Commutating source voltage
CS= Snubber capacitance
R = Snubber resistance
6.0 Snubber Components
When selecting snubber components, care must be taken not to use excessively large values of snubber
capacitor or excessively small values of snubber resistor. Such excessive component values may lead to
device damage due to the large resultant values of snubber discharge current. If required, please consult
the factory for assistance.
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7.0 Computer Modelling Parameters
7.1 Device Dissipation Calculations
T
AVTTT
AV rff
WrffVV
I⋅⋅
⋅⋅⋅++−
=2
2
00
2
4
Where VT0 =1.28V, rT = 0.92mΩ
ff = form factor (normally unity for fast diode applications)
KMAXj
th
AV
TTT
R
T
W
−=∆
∆
=
)(
7.2 Calculation of VF using ABCD Coefficients
The forward characteristic IF Vs VF, on page 6 is represented in two ways;
(i) the well established VT0 and rT tangent used for rating purposes and
(
(i
ii
i)
)
a set of constants A, B, C, and D forming the coefficients of the representative equation for VF in
terms of IF given below:
FFFF IDICIBAV ⋅+⋅+⋅+= )ln(
The constants, derived by curve fitting software, are given in this report for hot characteristics. The
resulting values for VF agree with the true device characteristic over a current range, which is limited to
that plotted.
25°C Coefficients 125°C Coefficients
A0.72786582 0.213363381
B0.08415369 0.1838858
C4.9174×10-4 6.93289×10-4
D0.01098145 7.80495×10-4
8.0 Frequency Ratings
The curves illustrated in figures 8 to 16 are for guidance only and are superseded by the maximum ratings
shown on page 1.
9.0 Square wave ratings
These ratings are given for load component rate of rise of forward current of 100 and 500 A/µs.
10.0 Duty cycle lines
The 100% duty cycle is represented on all the ratings by a straight line. Other duties can be included as
parallel to the first.
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Curves
Figure 1 – Forward characteristics of Limit device Figure 2 – Maximum forward recovery voltage
100
1000
10000
01234
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage - VFM (V)
Instantaneous forward current - I
FM
(A)
125°C
25°C
1
10
100
1000
10 100 1000 10000
Rate of rise of forward current - di/dt (A/µs)
Maximum forward recovery voltage - V
FRM
(V)
125°C
25°C
Figure 3 - Recovered charge, Qrr Figure 4 - Recovered charge, Qra (50% chord)
100
1000
10000
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Total recovered charge - Q
rr
(µC)
Tj = 125°C
1500A
250A
550A
1000A
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Recovered charge - Q
ra
(µC)
Tj = 125°C
1500A
1000A
550A
250A
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Figure 5 - Maximum reverse current, Irm Figure 6 - Maximum recovery time, trr (50% chord)
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Reverse recovery current - I
rm
(A)
Tj = 125°C
1500A
1000A
550A
250A
1
10
1 10 100 1000
Commutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Recovery time - t
rr
(µs)
Tj = 125°C
1500A
250A
550A
1000A
Figure 7 – Reverse recovery energy per pulse Figure 8 - Sine wave energy per pulse
10
100
1000
10000
1 10 100 1000
Commmutation rate - di/dt (A/µs)
Energy per pulse - E
r
(mJ)
Tj = 125°C
Vr=67% VRRM
0.1µF, 5Ω
Snubber
1000A
100A
200A
400A
1.00E-02
1.00E-01
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Energy per pulse (J)
Tj = 125°C
3000A
2000A
1000A
500A
250A
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Figure 9 - Sine wave frequency vs. pulse width Figure 10 - Sine wave frequency vs. pulse width
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
100% Duty Cycle
1000A
500A
3000A
TK = 55°C
2000A
250A
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
1000A
250A
2000A
100% Duty Cycle
TK = 85°C
3000A
500A
Figure 11 - Square wave energy per pulse Figure 12 - Square wave energy per pulse
1.00E-02
1.00E-01
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Energy per pulse (J)
250A
500A
1000A
di/dt =100A/µs
Tj = 125°C
2000A
3000A
1.00E-02
1.00E-01
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Energy per pulse (J)
3000A
2000A
1000A
500A
250A
di/dt =500A/µs
Tj = 125°C
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Figure 13 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width Figure 14 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
100% Duty Cycle
250A
1000A
2000A
TK=55°C
di/dt =100A/µs
3000A
500A
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
100% Duty Cycle
500A
250A
3000A
di/dt =500A/µs
TK = 55°C
1000A
2000A
Figure 15 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width Figure 16 - Square wave frequency vs. pulse width
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
1000A
250A
500A
2000A
3000A
100% Duty Cycle
di/dt =100A/µs
TK = 85°C
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02
Pulse width (s)
Frequency (Hz)
500A
2000A
100% Duty Cycle
di/dt =500A/µs
TK = 85°C
1000A
250A
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Figure 17 – Maximum surge and I2t ratings
1000
10000
100000
Total peak half sine surge current - I
FSM
(A)
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E+06
Maximum I
2
t (A
2
s)
135101 510 50100
Duration of surge (ms) Duration of surge (cycles @ 50Hz)
I2t: VRRM≤10V
Tj (initial) = 125°C
IFSM: VRRM≤10V
IFSM: VR=60% VRRM
I2t: VR=60% VRRM
Figure 18 – Transient thermal impedance
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time (s)
Thermal impedance (K/W)
SSC 0.18K/W
DSC 0.09K/W
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Outline Drawing & Ordering Information
ORDERING INFORMATION (Please quote 10 digit code as below)
M0367 WC
0
Fixed
Type Code
Fixed
outline code
Voltage code
VRRM/100
14-28
Fixed code
Order code: M0367WC220 – 2200V VRRM, 14.4mm clamp height capsule.
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