Fairchild RHRP15120 15A, 1200V Hyperfast Diode Data Manual

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This hyperfast diode features soft recovery and robust capabilities up to 1200V, specifically engineered for modern power switching circuits. It minimizes electrical ringing and loss, making it an ideal component for use as a freewheeling or clamping rectifier in various high-efficiency power supplies. The comprehensive datasheet provides detailed technical specifications, operational ratings, and performance curves necessary for reliable design and integration into complex electronic power conversion systems.

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RHRP15120

Data Sheet January 2002

15A, 1200V Hyperfast Diode Features The RHRP15120 is a hyperfast diode with soft recovery Hyperfast with Soft Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <65ns characteristics (t < 65ns). It has half the recovery time of

Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ultrafast diodes and is of silicon nitride passivated

ion-implanted epitaxial planar construction. Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200V 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 TA49098.

General Purpose

Ordering Information

Packaging

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BRAND

JEDEC TO-220AC

RHRP15120 TO-220AC RHR15120

ANODE

NOTE: When ordering, use the entire part number.

CATHODE

CATHODE (FLANGE)

Symbol

Absolute Maximum Ratings = 25 C, Unless Otherwise Specified

RHRP15120 UNITS

Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V

Working Peak Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V

DC Blocking Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Average Rectified Forward Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F(AV)

(T = 140 C) Repetitive Peak Surge Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

(Square Wave, 20k Hz) Nonrepetitive Peak Surge Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I

(Halfwave, 1 Phase, 60Hz) Maximum Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Avalanche Energy (See Figures 10 and 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E m J

Operating and Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T , T -65 to 175

Page Summary Contents For Fairchild RHRP15120 15A, 1200V Hyperfast Diode Data Manual

Page 1 RHRP15120 Data Sheet January 2002 15A, 1200V Hyperfast Diode Features The RHRP15120 is a hyperfast diode with soft recovery Hyperfast with Soft Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <65ns cha...

Page 2 RHRP15120 Electrical Specifications = 25 C, Unless Otherwise Specified SYMBOL TEST CONDITION MIN TYP MAX UNITS = 1A, d I /dt = 100A/ ns = 15A, d I /dt = 100A/ ns = 15A, d I /dt = 100A/ ns = 15A, d I /...

Page 3 RHRP15120 t, IM s) t, IM s) Typical Performance Curves (Continued) TC = 25o C, d IF/dt = 100A/µs TC = 100o C, d IF/dt = 100A/µs , J IO PA IT IF, FORWARD CURRENT (A) IF, FORWARD CURRENT (A) FIGURE 3. ,...

Page 4 RHRP15120 Test Circuits and Waveforms VGE AMPLITUDE AND RG CONTROL d IF/dt t1 AND t2 CONTROL IF DUT CURRENT d IF RG SENSE IF ta tb VGE VDD t1 IGBT 0.25 IRM FIGURE 8. TEST CIRCUIT FIGURE 9. WAVEFORMS A...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary feature regarding the diode's recovery time?

It features hyperfast soft recovery with characteristics less than 65ns.

What applications is this diode primarily designed for use in?

It is intended for freewheeling/clamping diodes, rectifiers in switching power supplies, and general power switching circuits.

What are the key voltage ratings (RRM)?

Both the Peak Repetitive and Working Peak Reverse Voltage ratings are 1200V.

Can this product be used as a critical component in life support systems?

No, its use in life support devices requires explicit written approval from the manufacturer.