240U(R).. Series
Standard Recovery Diodes
(Stud Version), 320 A
Vishay High Power Products
180
170
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
180
160
140
120
100
80
240U(R)
240U(R)
RthJC (DC) = 0.18 K/W
RthJC (DC) = 0.18 K/W
Conduction Angle
Conduction Period
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
90°
120°
120°
180°
DC
180°
80
60
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Average Forward Current (A)
0
100 200 300 400 500 600
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
450
180°
120°
RthSA = 0.1 K/W - De
400
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
90°
60°
30°
lta R
0.5 K/W
0.7 K/W
1 K/W
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
1.5 K/
W
3 K/W
240U(R)..
Tj = 180°C
0
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
DC
180°
120°
90°
RthSA
= 0.1 K/W - Delta R
0.2 K/W
60°
30°
0.3 K/W
RMS Limit
0.5 K
/W
0.7 K/
W
Conduction Period
1 K/W
240U(R) Series
Tj = 180°C
1.5 K/W
3 K/W
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
0
100 200 300 400 500 600
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Document Number: 93504
Revision: 28-May-08
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