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Standard Recovery Diodes
(Stud Version), 70 A
FEATURES
• High surge current capability
• Designed for a wide range of applications
• Stud cathode and stud anode version
• Leaded version available
• Types up to 1600 V VRRM
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Converters
• Power supplies
• Machine tool controls
• Battery charges
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SUMMARY
IF(AV) 70 A
Package DO-203AB (DO-5)
Circuit configuration Single diode
DO-203AB (DO-5)
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS 70HF(R) UNITS
10 TO 120 140/160
IF(AV)
70 70 A
TC140 110 °C
IF(RMS) 110 110 A
IFSM
50 Hz 1200 1200 A
60 Hz 1250 1250
I2t50 Hz 7100 7100 A2s
60 Hz 6450 6450
VRRM Range 100 to 1200 1400/1600 V
TJ-65 to 180 -65 to 150 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE
NUMBER
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM
REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM
NON-REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VR(BR), MINIMUM
AVALANCHE
VOLTAGE
V
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ = TJ MAXIMUM
mA
VS-70HF(R)
10 100 200 200
1520 200 300 300
40 400 500 500
60 600 720 725
9
80 800 960 950
100 1000 1200 1150
120 1200 1440 1350
140 1400 1650 1550 4.5
160 1600 1900 1750
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Notes
(1) Recommended for pass-through holes
(2) Recommended for holed threaded heatsinks
Note
• The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS 70HF(R) UNITS
10 TO 120 140/160
Maximum average forward current
at case temperature IF(AV) 180° conduction, half sine wave 70 A
140 110 °C
Maximum RMS forward current IF(RMS) 110 A
Maximum peak, one cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current IFSM
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
initial TJ =
TJ maximum
1200
A
t = 8.3 ms 1250
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
1000
t = 8.3 ms 1050
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
7100
A2s
t = 8.3 ms 6450
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
5000
t = 8.3 ms 4550
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 71 000 A2s
Low level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 0.79 V
High level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 1.00
Low level value of forward
slope resistance rf1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 2.33
m
High level value of forward
slope resistance rf2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 1.53
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM Ipk = 220 A, TJ = 25 °C, tp = 400 μs rectangular wave 1.35 1.46 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS 70HF(R) UNITS
10 TO 120 140/160
Maximum junction and
storage temperature range TJ, TStg -65 to 180 -65 to
150 °C
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case RthJC DC operation 0.45 K/W
Thermal resistance,case to heatsink RthCS Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.25
Maximum allowable mounting torque
(+0 %, -10 %)
Not lubricated thread, tighting on nut (1) 3.4 (30)
N · m
(lbf · in)
Lubricated thread, tighting on nut (1) 2.3 (20)
Not lubricated thread, tighting on hexagon (2) 4.2 (37)
Lubricated thread, tighting on hexagon (2) 3.2 (28)
Approximate weight 17 g
0.6 oz.
Case style See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet DO-203AB (DO-5)
RthJC CONDUCTION
CONDUCTION ANGLE SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
180° 0.08 0.06
TJ = TJ maximum K/W
120° 0.10 0.11
90° 0.13 0.14
60° 0.19 0.20
30° 0.30 0.30
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Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 1020304050607080
30°
60° 90° 120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
70HF(R) Series (100V to 1200V)
R (DC) = 0.45 K/W
thJC
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
020406080100120
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
70HF(R) Series (100V to 1200V)
R (DC) = 0.45 K/W
thJC
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 1020304050607080
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
70HF(R) Series (1400V to 1600V)
R (DC) = 0.45 K/W
thJC
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 20406080100120
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
70HF(R) Series (1400V to 1600V)
R (DC) = 0.45 K/W
thJC
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
1.5K/W
2K/W
3K
/W
5K
/W
R=0.3K
/W-DeltaR
thSA
0.5K
/W
0.7K/W
1K/W
4K/W
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0 1020304050607080
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
70HF(R) Series
(100V to 1200V)
T = 180°C
J
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Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 7 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
020406080100120140160180
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
5K/W
3K/W
2K/W
1.5K/W
1K
/W
0.7K/W
0.5 K/W
R=0.3K
/W-DeltaR
thSA
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Period
70HF(R) Series
(100V to 1200V)
T = 180°C
J
0255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
1.5K
/W
2K
/W
3K/W
5K/W
R=0.3K/W-DeltaR
thS
A
0.5K/W
4K/W
0
.7K
/W
1 K/W
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0 1020304050607080
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
70HF(R) Series
(1400V to 1600V)
T = 150°C
J
0255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R=0.3K
/W-DeltaR
thSA
0.7K/W
0.5K/W
1K/W
1.5K
/W
2K/W
3K
/W
5K/W
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
020406080100120
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Period
70HF(R) Series
(1400V to 1600V)
T = 150°C
J
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Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 11 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 12 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
Fig. 13 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
110100
Peak Hal f Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
70HF(R) Series
Initial T = T Max.
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
JJ
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
70HF(R) Series
Initial T = T Max.
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
RRM
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
JJ
1
10
100
1000
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
T = T Max.
JJ
70HF(R) Series
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (K/W)
Steady State Value
R = 0.45 K/W
(DC Operation)
thJC
70HF(R) Series
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Device code
5 61 32 4
70VS- HF R 160 M
2
1
5- Voltage code x 10 = VRRM (see Voltage Ratings table)
- HF = Standard diode
- Vishay Semiconductors product
4
3
- None = Stud normal polarity (cathode to stud)
R = Stud reverse polarity (anode to stud)
None = Stud base DO-203AB (DO-5) 1/4" 28UNF-2
A
M = Stud base DO-203AB (DO-5) M6 x 1
6-
- 70 = Standard device
71 = Not isolated lead
72 = Isolated lead with silicone sleeve
(red = Reverse polarity)
(blue = Normal polarity)
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Outline Dimensions
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DIMENSIONS FOR 70HF(R) SERIES in millimeters (inches)
1/4" 28UNF-2A
for metric devices: M6 x 1
Ø 14.6 (0.57)
6.1/7
(0.24/0.27)
4 (0.16) MIN.
4 (0.16)
10.8 (0.42)
11.4 (0.45)
25.4 (1) MAX.
11.1 ± 0.4
(0.44 ± 0.02)
1.20 (0.04) 17.40 (0.68)
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Outline Dimensions
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and 71HF(R) Series
DIMENSIONS FOR 71HF(R) SERIES in millimeters (inches)
12.2 (0.48) MAX.
Ø 7 (0.28) MAX.
134.4 (5.29)
MAX.
123 (4.84)
MAX.
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