SB520A thru SB560A
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88903
www.vishay.com
09-Mar-04
1
Schottky Barrier Rectifier
Reverse Voltage 20 to 60V
Forward Current 5A
Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics
(TA = 25
°
C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol SB520A SB530A SB540A SB550A SB560A
Unit
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
V
RRM
20
30
40
50
60
V
Maximum RMS voltage
V
RMS
14
21
28
35
42
V
Maximum DC blocking voltage
V
DC
20
30
40
50
60
V
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length
(SEE FIG.1)
I
F(AV)
5
A
Peak forward surge current, 8.3ms single
half sine-wave superimposed on rated load
I
FSM
150
A
(JEDEC Method) at rated T
L
Typical thermal resistance
(2)
R
JA
25
R
JC
10
R
JL
8
°C/W
Operating junction temperature range
T
J
65 to +125
65 to +150
°C
Storage temperature range
T
STG
-65 to +150
°C
Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25
°
C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol SB520A SB530A SB540A SB550A SB560A
Unit
Max. instantaneous forward voltage at 5.0A
(NOTE 1)
V
F
0.50
0.70
V
Maximum instantaneous reverse current at
T
A
= 25°C
I
R
0.5
mA
rated DC blocking voltage
(1)
T
A =
100°C
50
25
Notes: (1) Pulse test: 300µs pulse width, 1% duty cycle
(2) Thermal resistance junction to lead vertical P.C.B. mounted, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length
Features
· Low power loss, high efficiency
· For use in low voltage high frequency inverters,
free wheeling, and polarity protection applications
· Guardring for overvoltage protection
· Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
Mechanical Data
Case: JEDEC DO-201AD molded plastic body
Terminals: Plated axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250°C/10 seconds 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.04 oz., 1.12 g
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.
DO-201AD
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
New Product
SB520A thru SB560A
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com
Document Number 88903
2
09-Mar-04
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves
(T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
1
10
100
30
60
90
0
180
150
120
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
150
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
5.0
4.0
100
1,000
10
1.0
10
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0.1
1
10
0.1
10
1
100
100
0.01
Fig. 1 - Forward Current
Derating Curve
Fig. 3 - Typical Instantaneous Forward
Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Typical Junction
Capacitance
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse
Characteristics
Fig. 6 - Typical Transient
Thermal Impedance
A
verage Forward Current (A)
Lead Temperature (°C)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (mA)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Transient Thermal Impedance (
°
C/W)
t, Pulse Duration (sec.)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length
SB520 - SB540
SB550 & SB560
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
50
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
SB520 - SB540
SB550 & SB560
T
J
= 25°C
T
J
= 75°C
0.0001
T
J
= 25°C
f=1.0 MH
Z
V
sig
=50mVp-p
SB520 - SB540
SB550 & SB560
T
J
= 125°C
SB520 - SB540
SB550 & SB560
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
T
J
= 25°C
T
J
= 125°C
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