UG(F,B)18ACT thru UG(F,B)18DCT
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Document Number: 88759
Revision: 09-Nov-07
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Dual Common-Cathode Ultrafast Plastic Rectifier
FEATURES
Glass passivated chip junction
Ultrafast recovery time
Low switching losses, high efficiency
Low forward voltage drop
High forward surge capability
Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum
peak of 245 °C (for TO-263AB package)
Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s (for TO-220AB and
ITO-220AB package)
Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in high frequency rectifier of switching mode
power supplies, inverters, freewheeling diodes,
dc-to-dc converters, and other power switching
application.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, TO-263AB
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD22-B102
E3 suffix for consumer grade, meets JESD 201 class
1A whisker test, HE3 suffix for high reliability grade
(AEC Q101 qualified), meets JESD 201 class 2
whisker test
Polarity: As marked
Mounting Torque: 10 in-lbs maximum
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 18 A
VRRM 50 V to 200 V
IFSM 175 A
trr 20 ns
VF0.95 V
TJ max. 150 °C
CASE
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
TO-220AB
UG18xCT Series
ITO-220AB
UGF18xCT Series
UGB18xCT Series
PIN 1
PIN 2
K
HEATSINK
1
23
1
2
K
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
TO-263AB
123
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL UG18ACT UG18BCT UG18CCT UG18DCT UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 50 100 150 200 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 35 70 105 140 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 50 100 150 200 V
Maximum average forward rectified current at TC = 105 °C IF(AV) 18 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load per diode IFSM 175 A
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 65 to + 150 °C
Isolation voltage (ITO-220AB only)
from terminal to heatsink t = 1 min VAC 1500 V
UG(F,B)18ACT thru UG(F,B)18DCT
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Note:
(1) Pulse test: 300 µs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
Note:
(1) Automotive grade AEC Q101 qualified
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL UG18ACT UG18BCT UG18CCT UG18DCT UNIT
Maximum instantaneous
forward voltage per diode (1)
9.0 A
20 A
5.0 A TJ = 100 °C
VF
1.1
1.2
0.95
V
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC blocking
voltage per diode
TA = 25 °C
TA = 100 °C IR
10
300 µA
Maximum reverse recovery
time per diode IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A, Irr = 0.25 A trr 20 ns
Maximum reverse recovery
time per diode
IF = 9.0 A, VR = 30 V,
dI/dt = 50 A/µs,
Irr = 10 % IRM
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 100 °C trr
30
50 ns
Maximum stored
charge per diode
IF = 9.0 A, VR = 30 V,
dI/dt = 50 A/µs,
Irr = 10 % IRM
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 100 °C Qrr 20
45 nC
Typical junction capacitance
per diode at 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ 30 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL UG18 UGF18 UGB18 UNIT
Typical thermal resistance from junction to case per diode RθJC 4.0 6.0 4.0 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PACKAGE PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
TO-220AB UG18DCT-E3/45 1.85 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AB UGF18DCT-E3/45 2.00 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB18DCT-E3/45 1.35 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB18DCT-E3/81 1.35 81 800/reel Tape and reel
TO-220AB UG18DCTHE3/45 (1) 1.85 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AB UGF18DCTHE3/45 (1) 2.00 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB18DCTHE3/45 (1) 1.35 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB UGB18DCTHE3/81 (1) 1.35 81 800/reel Tape and reel
UG(F,B)18ACT thru UG(F,B)18DCT
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Revision: 09-Nov-07
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curve
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge
Current Per Diode
Figure 3. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics Per Diode
025 50 75 100 125 150 175
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
Average Forward Current (A)
Case Temperature (°C)
Resistive or Inductive Load
110 100
10
100
1000
T
C
= 105 °C
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
0.4 0.6 0.81.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1 % Duty Cycle
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Diode
Figure 5. Reverse Switching Characteristics Per Diode
Figure 6. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode
020 40 60 80100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Leakage
Current (µA)
T
J
= 100 °C
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
025 50 75 100 125 150 175
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Junction Temperature (°C)
150 A/µs
100 A/µs
20 A/µs
20 A/µs
50 A/µs
100 A/µs
150 A/µs
50 A/µs
t
rr
Q
rr
dI/dt =
I
F
= 9.0 A
V
R
= 30 V
Stored Charge/Reverse Recovery Time
(nC/ns)
0.1 110 100
1
10
100
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Caoacitance (pF)
TJ = 125 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
UG(F,B)18ACT thru UG(F,B)18DCT
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
TO-220AB
0.113 (2.87)
0.103 (2.62)
0.370 (9.40)
0.360 (9.14)
0.415 (10.54) MAX.
0.635 (16.13)
0.625 (15.87)
PIN
0.160 (4.06)
0.140 (3.56)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.104 (2.65)
0.096 (2.45) 0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.035 (0.90)
0.028 (0.70)
0.154 (3.91)
0.148 (3.74)
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2
0.185 (4.70)
0.175 (4.44)
0.055 (1.39)
0.045 (1.14)
0.145 (3.68)
0.135 (3.43)
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
1.148 (29.16)
1.118 (28.40)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.022 (0.56)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.603 (15.32)
0.573 (14.55)
ITO-220AB
0.076 (1.93) REF.
45° REF.
PIN
321
0.404 (10.26)
0.384 (9.75)
0.076 (1.93) REF.
0.600 (15.24)
0.580 (14.73)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.191 (4.85)
0.171 (4.35)
0.671 (17.04)
0.651 (16.54)
0.035 (0.89)
0.025 (0.64)
0.205 (5.21)
0.195 (4.95)
0.025 (0.64)
0.015 (0.38)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.028 (0.71)
0.020 (0.51)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
7° REF.
0.135 (3.43) DIA.
0.122 (3.08) DIA.
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.190 (4.83)
0.170 (4.32)
7° REF.
7° REF.
0.140 (3.56) DIA.
0.125 (3.17) DIA.
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
TO-263AB
Mounting Pad Layout
0.670 (17.02)
0.591 (15.00)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.08 (2.032) MIN.
0.15 (3.81) MIN.
0.33 (8.38) MIN.
0.42 (10.66) MIN.
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K
K
0.140 (3.56)
0.110 (2.79)
0.021 (0.53)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.090 (2.29)
0 to 0.01 (0 to 0.254)
0.055 (1.40)
0.047 (1.19)
0.055 (1.40)
0.045 (1.14)
0.190 (4.83)
0.160 (4.06)
0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.624 (15.85)
0.591 (15.00)
0.037 (0.940)
0.027 (0.686)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.360 (9.14)
0.320 (8.13)
0.411 (10.45)
0.380 (9.65)
0.245 (6.22)
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