PD -2604A

HFA30PB120
Ultrafast, Soft Recovery Diode
HEXFRED
TM

VR = 1200V
Features VF(typ.)* = 2.3V
Ultrafast Recovery IF(AV) = 30A
Ultrasoft Recovery
Qrr (typ.)= 120nC
Very Low IRRM
Very Low Qrr IRRM(typ.) = 4.7A
Guaranteed Avalanche trr(typ.) = 47ns
Specified at Operating Conditions di(rec)M/dt (typ.)* = 240A/s
Benefits
Reduced RFI and EMI
Reduced Power Loss in Diode and
Switching Transistor
Higher Frequency Operation
Reduced Snubbing
Reduced Parts Count TO-247AC (Modified)

Description
International Rectifier's HFA16PB120 is a state of the art center tap ultra fast recovery diode. Employing
the latest in epitaxial construction and advanced processing techniques it features a superb combination
of characteristics which result in performance which is unsurpassed by any rectifier previously available.
With basic ratings of 1200 volts and 16 amps continuous current, the HFA16PB120 is especially well
suited for use as the companion diode for IGBTs and MOSFETs. In addition to ultra fast recovery time,
the HEXFRED product line features extremely low values of peak recovery current (IRRM) and does not
exhibit any tendency to "snap-off" during the tb portion of recovery. The HEXFRED features combine to
offer designers a rectifier with lower noise and significantly lower switching losses in both the diode and
the switching transistor. These HEXFRED advantages can help to significantly reduce snubbing,
component count and heatsink sizes. The HEXFRED HFA16PB120 is ideally suited for applications in
power supplies and power conversion systems (such as inverters), motor drives, and many other similar
applications where high speed, high efficiency is needed.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Max. Units
VR Cathode-to-Anode Voltage 1200 V
IF @ TC = 100C Continuous Forward Current 30
IFSM Single Pulse Forward Current 120 A
IFRM Maximum Repetitive Forward Current 90
PD @TC = 25C Maximum Power Dissipation 350 W
PD @TC = 100C Maximum Power Dissipation 140
TJ Operating Junction and -55 to + 150 C
TSTG Storage Temperature Range
* 125C
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Electrical Characteristics @ TJ = 25C (unless otherwise specified)
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
VBR Cathode Anode Breakdown Voltage 1200 V IR = 100A
2.4 4.1 IF = 30A
VFM Max Forward Voltage 3.1 5.7 V IF = 60A See Fig. 1
2.3 4.0 IF = 30A, TJ = 125C
IRM Max Reverse Leakage Current 1.3 40 A VR = VR Rated See Fig. 2
1.1 4000 TJ = 125C, VR = 0.8 x VR Rated
CT Junction Capacitance 50 75 pF VR = 200V See Fig. 3
LS Series Inductance 8.0 nH Measured lead to lead 5mm from
package body

Dynamic Recovery Characteristics @ TJ = 25C (unless otherwise specified)

Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
trr Reverse Recovery Time 47 IF=1.0A, diF/dt=200A/s, VR = 30V
trr1 See Fig. 5, 10 110 170 ns TJ = 25C
trr2 170 260 TJ = 125C
IRRM1 Peak Recovery Current 10 15 A TJ = 25C IF = 30A
IRRM2 See Fig. 6 16 24 TJ = 125C
Qrr1 Reverse Recovery Charge 650 980 nC TJ = 25C VR = 200V
Qrr2 See Fig. 7 1540 2310 TJ = 125C
di(rec)M/dt1 Peak Rate of Fall of Recovery Current 270 A/s TJ = 25C diF/dt =200A/s
di(rec)M/dt1 During tb See Fig. 8 240 TJ = 125C

Thermal - Mechanical Characteristics

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Tlead d Lead Temperature 300 C
RqJC Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case 0.36
RqJA e Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient 80 C/W
Rqcs f Thermal Resistance, Case-to-Heat Sink 0.50
Wt Weight 2.0 (0.07) g (oz.)
Mounting Torque 6.0 12 kg-cm
5.0 10 x
lbf in

Notes:
L=100H, duty cycle limited by max T J
0.063 in. from Case (1.6mm) for 10 sec
Typical Socket Mount
Mounting Surface, Flat, Smooth and Greased

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1000

Reverse Current - I R (A)

T J = 150C

T J = 125C
1

T J = 25C
IF, Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

100

0.1
200 400 600 800 1000 1200

Reverse Voltage - V R (V)

Fig. 2 - Typical Reverse Current vs.

Reverse Voltage
10 1000
Junction Capacitance - CT (pF)

25C
125C
150C
100 TJ = 25C

1
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
VF, Forward Voltage Drop (V)
10
1 10 100 1000
Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop vs.
Reverse Voltage - V R (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current
Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance vs.
Reverse Voltage
1
Thermal Response ( Z thJC )

D = 0.50
0.1
0.20
R1 R2 R3
R1 R2 R3 Ri (C/W) i (sec)
0.10 J
0.05 J
C

0.234 0.000100
1 2 3
0.02 1 2 3 0.069 0.000434
0.01 0.01
Ci= i/Ri 0.056 0.002202
SINGLE PULSE Ci i/Ri
( THERMAL RESPONSE ) Notes:
1. Duty Factor D = t1/t2
2. Peak Tj = P dm x Zthjc + Tc
0.001
1E-006 1E-005 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1

t1 , Rectangular Pulse Duration (sec)

Fig. 4 - Maximum Thermal Impedance Zthjc Characteristics

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300 35
VR = 390V V = 390V
R
275 T J = 25C _____ IF = 60A T = 25C _____
J
T J = 125C ----------
IF = 30A 30 T = 125C ----------
J
250
IF = 15A
225 IF = 60A
25
IF = 30A
200
IF = 15A
175 20

IRRM (A)
trr (ns)

150

125 15

100
10
75

50
5
25

0 0
100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
diF /dt (A/s) diF/dt (A/s)

Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Recovery vs. dif/dt, Fig. 6 - Typical Recovery Current vs. dif/dt,
(per Leg) (per Leg)
3000 900
VR = 390V V = 390V
IF = 60A R
T J = 25C _____ T = 25C _____
800 J
T J = 125C ---------- IF = 30A TJ = 125C ----------
2500 IF = 15A
700
IF15A
2000 600
di(rec)M / dt (A/s)

500
Qrr (nC)

1500
400

IF = 30A
1000 300

200 IF = 60A

500
100

0 0
100 200 300 400 500 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

diF /dt (A/s) diF /dt (A/s)

Fig. 7 - Typical Stored Charge vs. dif/dt, Fig. 8 - Typical di(rec)M/dt vs. dif/dt,
(per Leg) (per Leg)
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t rr
IF
ta tb
0
REVERSE RECOVERY CIRCUIT
4
Q rr
VR = 200V 2
I RRM 0.5 I RRM
di(rec)M/dt 5

0.01
0.75 I RRM
L = 70H
D.U.T.
1 di f /dt

1. dif/dt - Rate of change of current 4. Qrr - Area under curve defined by trr
D and I RRM
dif/dt through zero crossing
ADJUST trr X IRRM
G IRFP250
2. I RRM - Peak reverse recovery current Q rr =
2
S 3. trr - Reverse recovery time measured
from zero crossing point of negative 5. di(rec)M/dt - Peak rate of change of
going IF to point where a line passing current during t b portion of trr
through 0.75 IRRM and 0.50 IRRM
extrapolated to zero current

Fig. 9 - Reverse Recovery Parameter Test Fig. 10 - Reverse Recovery Waveform and
Circuit Definitions

L = 100H I L(PK)

HIGH-SPEED
SWITCH
DUT
FREE-WHEEL
Rg = 25 ohm
DIODE +
CURRENT DECAY
Vd = 50V TIME
MONITOR
V (AVAL)

V R(RATED)

Fig. 11 - Avalanche Test Circuit and Waveforms

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TO-247AC (Modified) Package Outline Drawing
Dimensions are in millimeters (inches)

Data and specifications subject to change without notice.

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