BY228GP
New Product
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Clamper / Damper Glass Passivated Rectifier
DO-201AD
Features
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
Reverse Voltage
1500V
Forward Current
2.5A
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
Dia.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
®
ed*
Mechanical Data
ent
at
P
Dimensions
in inches and
(millimeters)
• Plastic Package has UL Flammability Classification 94V-0
• High temperature metallurgically bonded construction
• Cavity-free glass passivated junction
• 2.5 ampere operation at T
A
= 50°C with no thermal runaway
• Typical I
R
less than 0.1µA
• Hermetically sealed package
• Capable of meeting environmental standards of
MIL-S-19500
• High temperature soldering guaranteed: 350°C/10 seconds,
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length, 5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
0.052 (1.32)
0.048 (1.22)
Dia.
*
Glass-plastic encapsulation technique is covered by
Patent No. 3,996,602 and brazed-lead assembly by Patent No. 3,930,306
Case:
JEDEC DO-201AD, molded plastic over glass body
Terminals:
Plated axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity:
Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position:
Any
Weight:
0.04 oz., 1.12 g
Packaging codes/options:
1/Bulk - 1.5K per container, 15K per box
4/1.4K per 13" reel, 5.6K per box
23/1K per ammo mag., 9K per box
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics
Parameter
Maximum non repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum RMS voltage
Maximum DC blocking voltage
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375” (9.5mm) lead length at T
A
= 50°C
Peak forward surge current 10ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load
Working peak forward current at T
A
=75°C
Peak repetitive forward surge current at T
A
=75°C
Typical thermal resistance
(NOTE 1)
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
V
RSM
V
RRM
V
RMS
V
DC
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
I
FWM
I
FRM
R
ΘJA
T
J
T
STG
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
BY228GP
1650
1500
1050
1500
2.5
50
5.0
10
20
-65 to +150
-65 to +200
Unit
V
V
V
V
A
A
A
A
°C/W
°C
°C
Operating junction temperature range
Storage temperature range
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
V
F
T
A
=25°C
T
J
=140°C
I
R
t
rr
typical
maximum
t
rr
t
fr
C
J
BY228GP
1.6
5.0
200
20
0.5
2.0
1.0
40
Unit
V
µA
µs
µs
µs
pF
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 2.5A
Maximum peak reverse current
at rated peak reverse voltage
Maximum reverse recovery time
at I
F
=1.0A, I
R
=50mA, di/dt=50mA/µs
Maximum reverse recovery time
at I
F
=0.5A, I
R
=1.0A, I
rr
=0.25A
Typical junction capacitance at 4.0V, 1MHz
Maximum forward recovery time at I
F
=5.0A with t
r
=0.1µs
Notes:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375” (9.5mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
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BY228GP
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves
(T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
3.0
200
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
T
J
= T
J
max.
10ms Single Sine-Wave
100
50 to 60 Hz
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5mm) Lead Length
2.0
No Load
1.0
Rated Load
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
10
1
10
100
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Number of Cycles at 50 Hz
Fig. 3 - Maximum Peak Repetitive
Forward Surge Current
Maximum Peak Repetitive Forward
Current (ApK)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
100
30
10
Fig. 4 - Typical Instantaneous Forward
Characteristics
T
A
= 75°C
1
0.1
T
J
= 25°C
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
0.01
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
10
1
10
100
Percent Duty Cycle (%)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Characteristics
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
10
100
Fig. 6 - Typical Junction Capacitance
Junction Capactitance (pF)
T
J
= 25°C
f = 1.0 MHz
T
J
= 125°C
1
0.1
T
J
= 25°C
0.01
0
20
40
60
80
100
10
1
10
100
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
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Reverse Voltage (V)
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