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Fairchild RURD460, RURD460S 4A, 600V Ultrafast Diodes Data Manual

Summary

These ultrafast power diodes are engineered for optimal performance in demanding power switching applications. Featuring soft recovery time under 55ns and low forward voltage drop, they function reliably as freewheeling/clamping diodes and rectifiers, drastically reducing noise and power loss in sensitive circuits. This datasheet provides comprehensive technical specifications, including maximum operating ratings (up to 600V), thermal data, and performance curves necessary for system designers creating robust switching power supplies and industrial electronics.

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RURD460, RURD460S

Data Sheet January 2002

4A, 600V Ultrafast Diodes Features The RURD460, and RURD460S are ultrafast diodes with soft Ultrafast with Soft Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <55ns recovery characteristics (t < 55ns). They have low forward

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

voltage drop and are silicon nitride passivated ion-implanted

epitaxial planar construction. Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600V These devices are intended for use as freewheeling/ Avalanche Energy Rated

clamping diodes and rectifiers in a variety of switching power

Planar Construction

supplies and other power switching applications. Their low stored charge and ultrafast soft recovery minimize ringing

Applications

and electrical noise in many power switching circuits

reducing power loss in the switching transistors. Switching Power Supplies Power Switching Circuits

Formerly developmental type TA49035.

General Purpose

Ordering Information

Packaging

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BRAND

JEDEC STYLE TO-251

RURD460 TO-251 RUR460

RURD460S TO-252 RUR460 ANODE

CATHODE

NOTE: When ordering, use the entire part number. Add suffix 9A to obtain the TO-252 variant in tape and reel, i.e., RURD460S9A.

CATHODE

Symbol (FLANGE)

JEDEC STYLE TO-252

CATHODE (FLANGE)

CATHODE ANODE

Absolute Maximum Ratings = 25 C, Unless Otherwise Specified

RURD460 RURD460S UNITS

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

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

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

F(AV)

(T = 160 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 9 and 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m J

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

Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Leads at 0.063 in. (1.6mm) from case for 10s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T Package Body for 10s, see Tech Brief 334. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T

©2002 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation RURD460, RURD460S Rev. B

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Page 1 RURD460, RURD460S Data Sheet January 2002 4A, 600V Ultrafast Diodes Features The RURD460, and RURD460S are ultrafast diodes with soft Ultrafast with Soft Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 2 RURD460, RURD460S , F Electrical Specifications = 25 C, Unless Otherwise Specified SYMBOL TEST CONDITION MIN TYP MAX UNITS = 1A, d I /dt = 100A/ ns = 4A, d I /dt = 100A/ ns = 4A, d I /dt = 100A/ ns = ...
Page 3 RURD460, RURD460S t, IM s) IM s) Typical Performance Curves (Continued) TC = 25o C, d IF/dt = 100A/µs TC = 100o C, d IF/dt = 100A/µs trr trr IF, FORWARD CURRENT (A) IF, FORWARD CURRENT (A) FIGURE 3. ,...
Page 4 RURD460, RURD460S Test Circuits and Waveforms (Continued) I = 1A L = 20m H R &lt; 0.1Ω EAVL = 1/2LI2 [VR(AVL)/(VR(AVL) - VDD)] Q1 = IGBT (BVCES &gt; DUT VR(AVL)) CURRENT IL IL SENSE VDD FIGURE 9. AVAL...
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reverse recovery time (trr) for this diode?

The maximum specified characteristic is 55ns.

Is there a tape and reel option for the TO-252 variant?

Yes, add suffix 9A to the part number to obtain the TO-252 variant in tape and reel (e.g., RURD460S9A).

What voltage level is required for general use applications?

The device has a rated Reverse Voltage of 600V.

What temperature range can the diode operate within?

It operates and stores temperatures between -65°C to 175°C.