Fairchild RURG5060 50A, 600V Ultrafast Diode Data Handbook
Summary
The RURG5060 is an industry-grade ultrafast diode featuring soft recovery, optimized for high-efficiency power conversion. Ideal for engineers designing complex switching power supplies, rectifiers, and clamping circuits where electrical noise reduction is critical. This datasheet provides comprehensive technical guidance, covering detailed electrical specifications, performance curves, and test methodology required to safely integrate this low stored charge component into your next generation of power electronics applications.
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RURG5060
Data Sheet January 2002
50A, 600V Ultrafast Diode Features The RURG5060 is an ultrafast diode with soft recovery Ultrafast with Soft Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <65ns characteristics (t < 65ns). It has low forward voltage drop
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 ultrafast recovery with soft recovery characteristic
Applications
minimizes ringing and electrical noise in many power
switching circuits, thus reducing power loss in the switching Switching Power Supplies
transistors.
Power Switching Circuits
Formerly developmental type TA09909. General Purpose
Ordering Information Packaging
JEDEC STYLE 2 LEAD TO-247
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BRAND
RURG5060 TO-247 RURG5060
ANODE
NOTE: When ordering, use the entire part number.
CATHODE
CATHODE
(BOTTOM SIDE METAL)
Symbol
Absolute Maximum Ratings = 25 C, Unless Otherwise Specified
RURG5060 UNITS
Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V RRM Working Peak Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V RWM DC Blocking Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Average Rectified Forward Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F(AV) (T = 102 C) Repetitive Peak Surge Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I FRM (Square Wave, 20k Hz) Nonrepetitive Peak Surge Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I FSM (Halfwave, 1 Phase, 60Hz) Maximum Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Avalanche Energy (See Figures 7 and 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E AVL m J Operating and Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T STG , T -65 to 175
©2002 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation RURG5060 Rev. B
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Manual Details
| Brand | Fairchild |
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| Pages | 4 |
| File Size | 329.06 KB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum forward current (I_F) this diode can handle?
The average rectified forward current rating is 50A.
What voltage level must be sustained during operation?
It has a rated Reverse Voltage of 600V, which also serves as the RWM and DC Blocking Voltage.
How does this diode perform in high-speed power switching?
It is ultrafast with soft recovery (t_rr < 65ns), minimizing ringing and electrical noise.
What are the operating temperature limits?
The absolute maximum operating and storage temperature range is -65 to 175°C.