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BY228GP
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88539 www.vishay.com
03-Jan-03 1
New Product
Clamper / Damper Glass Passivated Rectifier
Reverse V oltage 1500V
Forward Current 2.5A
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Symbol BY228GP Unit
Maximum non repetitive peak reverse voltage VRSM 1650 V
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 1500 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 1050 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 1500 V
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375” (9.5mm) lead length at TA= 50°C IF(AV) 2.5 A
Peak forward surge current 10ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load IFSM 50 A
Wor king peak forward current at TA=75°C IFWM 5.0 A
Peak repetitive forward surge current at TA=75°C IFRM 10 A
Typical thermal resistance (NOTE 1) RΘJA 20 °C/W
Operating junction temperature range TJ-65 to +150 °C
Storage temperature range TSTG -65 to +200 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Symbol BY228GP Unit
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 2.5A VF1.6 V
Maximum peak reverse current TA=25°C 5.0
at rated peak reverse voltage TJ=140°C IR200 µA
Maximum reverse recovery time trr 20 µs
at IF=1.0A, IR=50mA, di/dt=50mA/µs
Maximum reverse recovery time typical 0.5
at IF=0.5A, IR=1.0A, Irr=0.25A maximum trr 2.0 µs
Maximum forward recover y time at IF=5.0A with tr=0.1µst
fr 1.0 µs
Typical junction capacitance at 4.0V, 1MHz CJ40 pF
Notes: (1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375” (9.5mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
Features
• Plastic Package has UL Flammability Classification 94V-0
• High temperature metallurgically bonded construction
• Cavity-free glass passivated junction
• 2.5 ampere operation at TA= 50°C with no thermal r unaway
• Typical IRless 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
Mechanical Data
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
Patented*
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
Dia.
0.052 (1.32)
0.048 (1.22)
Dia.
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
*Glass-plastic encapsulation technique is covered by
Patent No. 3,996,602 and brazed-lead assembly by Patent No. 3,930,306
Dimensions
in inches and
(millimeters)
DO-201AD
BY228GP
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com Document Number 88539
203-Jan-03
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves(TA= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
30
3.0
2.0
1.0
0025 50 75 100 125 150 175
200
100
10 110 100
10
100
110 100
10
100
110 100
020 40 60 80 100
0.1
1
10
0.01
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current
Fig. 3 - Maximum Peak Repetitive
Forward Surge Current Fig. 4 - Typical Instantaneous Forward
Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Characteristics Fig. 6 - Typical Junction Capacitance
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
Maximum Peak Repetitive Forward
Current (ApK)Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Junction Capactitance (pF) Peak Forward Surge Current (A)Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Percent Duty Cycle (%) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%) Re verse Voltage (V)
Number of Cycles at 50 Hz
50 to 60 Hz
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5mm) Lead Length
TJ = TJ max.
10ms Single Sine-Wave
No Load
Rated Load
TA = 75°C
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 25°C
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
TJ = 25°C
f = 1.0 MHz
