Characteristics

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P1550SP

1. Characteristics

Maximum Ratings Characteristics

Parameter

Symbol

Values

Units

DC Blocking Voltage

50

Volts

Working Peak Reverse Voltage

Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage

Average Rectified Forward Current

Per device

15

Amps

Peak Forward Surge Current - 1/2 60hz

275

Amps

Peak Repetitive Reverse Surge Current

(2uS-1Khz)

2

Amps

Typical Thermal Resistance

Thermal Resistance junction to Ambient

Note (1)

72

Thermal Resistance junction to Ambient

Note (2)

30

Maximum Rate of Voltage Change ( at Rated VR )

dv/dt

10000

V/uS

Operating Junction Temperature

- 65 to +150

Storage Junction Temperature

- 65 to +150

Electrical Characteristics -

(per leg)

Parameter

Test Conditions

Symbol

Typ.

Max.

Units

Instantaneous

Forward Voltage

IF = 15 A

VF*

----

0.55

Volts

0.49

0.52

Instantaneous

Reverse Current

At

IR*

----

500

uA

----

100

mA

* Pulse width < 300 uS, Duty cycle < 2%

Note 1. FR-4 PCB, 2 oz Copper. Minimum recommended pad layout

Note 2. Polymide PCB, 2 oz Copper. Cathode pad dimensions 18.8x14.4mm , Anode pad

dimensions- (5.6x14.4mm)