Bulletin I2029 rev. D 09/03
240U(R).. SERIES
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
Features
Diffused diode
Wide current range
High voltage ratings up to 1200V
High surge current capabilities
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Hermetic metal case
Stud Version
320A
Typical Applications
Welders
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
High power drives
Medium traction applications
Battery charges
Free-wheeling diodes
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Parameters
I
F(AV)
@ T
C
I
F(RMS)
I
FSM
@ 50Hz
@ 60Hz
I
2
t
@ 50Hz
@ 60Hz
V
RRM
range
T
J
240U(R)..
320
100
500
4500
4700
101
92
600 to 1200
- 40 to 180
Units
A
°C
A
A
A
KA
2
s
KA
2
s
V
°C
case style
DO-205AB (DO-9)
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240U(R).. Series
Bulletin I2029 rev. D 09/03
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Type number
Voltage
Code
60
240U(R)..
80
100
120
V
RRM
, maximum repetitive
peak reverse voltage
V
600
800
1000
1200
V
RSM
, maximum non-
repetitive peak rev. voltage
V
700
900
1100
1300
@ T
J
= T
J
max.
I
RRM
max.
mA
15
Forward Conduction
Parameter
I
F(AV)
Max. average forward current
@ Case temperature
I
F(RMS)
Max. RMS forward current
I
FSM
Max. peak, one-cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current
240U(R)..
320
100
500
4500
4700
3800
4000
Units Conditions
A
°C
A
DC @ 80°C case temperature
t = 10ms
A
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
KA
2
s
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
KA
2
√s
mΩ
V
V
I
pk
= 750A, T
J
= 25°C, t
p
= 10ms sinusoidal wave
No voltage
reapplied
100% V
RRM
reapplied
No voltage
reapplied
100% V
RRM
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
Initial T
J
= T
J
max.
180° conduction, half sine wave
I
2
t
Maximum I
2
t for fusing
101
92
72
66
I
2
√t
r
f
V
F(T0)
V
FM
Maximum I
2
√t
for fusing
Slope resistance
Threshold voltage
Max. forward voltage drop
1010
0.6
0.83
1.33
t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
@ T
J
= T
J
max.
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
Parameter
T
J
T
stg
R
thJC
R
thCS
T
wt
Max. junction operating temperature range
Max. storage temperature range
Max. thermal resistance, junction to case
Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink
Max. allowed mounting torque +0 -20%
Approximate weight
Case style
240U(R)..
-40 to 180
-40 to 180
0.18
0.08
37 (330)
28 (250)
250
Units
°C
K/W
Nm
(lb.in)
g
Conditions
DC operation
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
Not lubricated threads
Lubricated threads
See Outline Table
DO-205AB (DO-9)
∆R
thJC
Conduction
Conduction angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence R
thJC
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction Units
0.019
0.023
0.030
0.045
0.076
0.015
0.025
0.034
0.047
0.076
Conditions
T
J
= T
J
max.
K/W
2
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240U(R).. Series
Bulletin I2029 rev. D 09/03
Ordering Information Table
Device Code
24
1
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
24
0
0
2
U
3
R
4
120
5
D
6
= Essential Part Number
= Standard Device
U
= Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
None = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
R
= Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
Voltage code: Code x 10 = V
RRM
(See Voltage Ratings table)
Diffused diode
Note = For Metric Device M16 x 1.5 Contact Factory
Outline Table
240U(R) Series
Conforms to JEDEC DO-205AB (DO-9)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
* FOR METRIC DEVICE: M16 X 1.5
CONTACT FACTORY
FOR DIFFERENT LEAD
CONTACT FACTORY
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240U(R).. Series
Bulletin I2029 rev. D 09/03
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
170
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
0
240U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.18 K/W
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
180
180
160
140
240U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.18 K/W
Conduction Angle
Conduction Period
120
100
80
60
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
30˚
60˚
90˚
120˚
180˚
DC
30˚
60˚
90˚
120˚
180˚
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit
A
hS
Rt
=
1
0.
W
K/
a
elt
-D
R
K/
W
0.3
K/
W
0.5
K/W
0.7
K/W
1 K/
W
1.5 K
/W
3 K/W
0.
2
Conduction Angle
240U(R)..
Tj = 180˚C
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
600
500
400
DC
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
Rt
hS
A
0.2
K/W
0.3
K/W
0.5
K/W
0.7
K/W
1 K/W
1.5 K/W
3 K/W
=
0.
1
K/
W
-D
elt
a
300
RMS Limit
200
100
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
Average Forward Current (A)
Conduction Period
R
240U(R) Series
Tj = 180˚C
0
600
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
4
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240U(R).. Series
Bulletin I2029 rev. D 09/03
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
4000
3800
3600
3400
3200
3000
2800
2600
2400
2200
1
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = 180˚C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
Initial T j = 180˚C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V rrm Reapplied
Per Junction
Per Junction
10
100
2000
0.01
0.1
Pulse Train Duration(s)
1
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge
Current
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge
Current
10000
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 180˚C
1000
100
10
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Transient Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
(K/W)
1
Steady State Value
RthJC per junction = 0.18 K/W
DC Operation)
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
Characteristic
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