Fairchild RHRG5060 50A, 600V Hyperfast Diode Data Manual
Summary
This comprehensive datasheet provides detailed specifications for the RHRG5060, a high-performance hyperfast diode featuring soft recovery characteristics. Designed for robust use in complex power switching applications, it is engineered to operate as an ideal freewheeling, clamping, or rectifier component. The manual covers essential electrical details—including ratings up to 600V and 50A—along with performance curves necessary for designing reliable switching power supplies and reducing circuit noise and loss. It is the essential technical resource for electrical engineers developing advanced power conversion systems.
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RHRG5060
Data Sheet January 2002
50A, 600V Hyperfast Diode Features The RHRG5060 is a hyperfast diode with soft recovery Hyperfast with Soft Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <45ns characteristics (t < 45ns). It has half the recovery time of
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ultrafast diodes and is of silicon nitride passivated
ion-implanted epitaxial planar construction. Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600V This device is intended for use as a freewheeling/clamping Avalanche Energy Rated
diode and rectifier in a variety of switching power supplies
Planar Construction
and other power switching applications. Its low stored charge and hyperfast soft recovery minimize ringing and electrical
Applications
noise in many power switching circuits, thus reducing power
loss in the switching transistors. Switching Power Supplies Power Switching Circuits
Formerly developmental type TA49065.
General Purpose
Ordering Information
Packaging
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BRAND
JEDEC STYLE TO-247
RHRG5060 TO-247 RHRG5060
ANODE
NOTE: When ordering, use the entire part number.
CATHODECATHODE
(BOTTOM
Symbol
SIDE METAL)
Absolute Maximum Ratings = 25 C, Unless Otherwise Specified
RHRG5060 UNITS
Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
Working Peak Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
DC Blocking Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Average Rectified Forward Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F(AV)
(T = 93 C) Repetitive Peak Surge Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
(Square Wave, 20k Hz) Nonrepetitive Peak Surge Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
(Halfwave, 1 Phase, 60Hz) Maximum Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avalanche Energy (See Figures 10 and 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E m J
Operating and Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T , T -65 to 175
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Manual Details
| Brand | Fairchild |
|---|---|
| Pages | 5 |
| File Size | 348.67 KB |
| Published | July 12, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What defines the hyperfast recovery characteristics of this diode?
It features a soft recovery with ultra-fast characteristics (t < 45ns) and half the recovery time of typical ultrafast diodes.
What is the maximum power dissipation allowed for the RHRG5060?
The absolute maximum power dissipation rating is listed as 150 W.
In what specific applications is this diode intended for use?
It is designed to be used as a freewheeling, clamping, or rectifier diode in various switching power supplies and power switching circuits.