Overview
The BYC15X-600,127 from WeEn Semiconductors is a high-performance, hyperfast power diode designed for various power management and switching applications. This diode is housed in a TO-220AC (SOD59) plastic package, which is suitable for through-hole mounting and features a heatsink for efficient thermal management.
It is characterized by its fast switching capabilities, low reverse recovery current, and low thermal resistance, making it an ideal component for reducing switching losses in associated MOSFETs and other power electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRRM (Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage) | - | - | 600 | V | |
| IF(AV) (Average Forward Current) | square-wave pulse; δ = 0.5; Tmb ≤ 98 °C | - | - | 15 | A |
| IFRM (Repetitive Peak Forward Current) | square-wave pulse; δ = 0.5; tp = 25 µs; Tmb ≤ 98 °C | - | - | 30 | A |
| IFSM (Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Current) | tp = 10 ms; sine-wave pulse; Tj(init) = 25 °C | - | - | 200 | A |
| VF (Forward Voltage) | IF = 15 A; Tj = 150 °C | - | - | 2 | V |
| trr (Reverse Recovery Time) | IF = 15 A; VR = 400 V; dIF/dt = 500 A/µs; Tj = 25 °C | - | - | 19 | ns |
| Tstg (Storage Temperature) | - | -40 | 150 | °C | |
| Tj (Junction Temperature) | - | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Hyperfast Switching: Extremely fast switching times, reducing switching losses in associated MOSFETs and other power electronics.
- Low Reverse Recovery Current: Minimizes the current during the reverse recovery phase, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Low Thermal Resistance: Efficient thermal management due to the TO-220AC package with a heatsink.
- High Reliability: Designed with platinum doped technology (SABER) for low-leakage current at high temperatures.
- Through-Hole Mounting: Suitable for TO-220AC (SOD59) packages, facilitating easy integration into various applications).
Applications
- Continuous Current Mode (CCM) Power Supplies: Ideal for high-efficiency power supply designs.
- Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge Switched-Mode Power Supplies: Suitable for use in half-bridge and full-bridge configurations).
- Lighting Ballasts: Used in half-bridge lighting ballast applications due to its fast switching and low recovery characteristics).
Q & A
- What is the maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage of the BYC15X-600,127 diode?
The maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM) is 600 V).
- What is the average forward current rating of this diode?
The average forward current (IF(AV)) is 15 A).
- What is the reverse recovery time of the BYC15X-600,127 diode?
The reverse recovery time (trr) is 19 ns under specified conditions).
- What type of package does the BYC15X-600,127 come in?
The diode is housed in a TO-220AC (SOD59) plastic package).
- What are the key features of the BYC15X-600,127 diode?
Key features include hyperfast switching, low reverse recovery current, low thermal resistance, and high reliability due to platinum doped technology).
- What are the typical applications for the BYC15X-600,127 diode?
Typical applications include CCM power supplies, half-bridge and full-bridge switched-mode power supplies, and lighting ballasts).
- What is the maximum junction temperature for this diode?
The maximum junction temperature (Tj) is 150 °C).
- What is the maximum forward voltage drop of the BYC15X-600,127 diode?
The maximum forward voltage (VF) is 2 V at IF = 15 A and Tj = 150 °C).
- Is the BYC15X-600,127 diode suitable for high-temperature operations?
Yes, it is designed with platinum doped technology for low-leakage current at high temperatures).
- What is the storage temperature range for the BYC15X-600,127 diode?
The storage temperature range (Tstg) is from -40 °C to 150 °C).
