40HF(R) Series

Vishay High Power Products

Standard Recovery Diodes,

(Stud Version), 40 A
FEATURES
High surge current capability
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Leaded version available
Types up to 1600 V VRRM
Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
Designed and qualified for multiple level

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Battery charges
DO-203AB (DO-5)
Converters
Power supplies
PRODUCT SUMMARY Machine tool controls
IF(AV) 40 A
Welding

MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS

40HF(R)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
10 TO 120 140/160
40 40 A
IF(AV)
TC 140 110 C

IF(RMS) 62 A
50 Hz 570
IFSM A
60 Hz 595
50 Hz 1600
I2 t A2s
60 Hz 1450
VRRM Range 100 to 1200 1400/1600 V
TJ - 65 to 190 - 65 to 160 C

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE IRRM MAXIMUM
VOLTAGE
TYPE NUMBER PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE AT TJ = TJ MAXIMUM
CODE
V V mA
10 100 200
20 200 300
40 400 500
60 600 700 9
40HF(R) 80 800 900
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300
140 1400 1500
4.5
160 1600 1700

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40HF(R) Series
Vishay High Power Products Standard Recovery Diodes,
(Stud Version), 40 A

FORWARD CONDUCTION
40HF(R)
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
10 TO 120 140/160
Maximum average forward current 40 40 A
IF(AV) 180 conduction, half sine wave
at case temperature 140 110 C
Maximum RMS forward current IF(RMS) 62 A
t = 10 ms No voltage 570
Maximum peak, one-cycle forward, t = 8.3 ms reapplied 595
IFSM A
non-repetitive surge current t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM 480
t = 8.3 ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave, 500
t = 10 ms No voltage initial TJ = TJ maximum 1600
t = 8.3 ms reapplied 1450
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t A2s
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM 1150
t = 8.3 ms reapplied 1050
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 16 000 A2s
Value of threshold voltage
VF(TO) 0.65
(up to 1200 V)
TJ = TJ maximum V
Value of threshold voltage
VF(TO) 0.76
(for 1400 V/1600 V)
Value of forward slope resistance
rf 4.29
(up to 1200 V)
TJ = TJ maximum m
Value of forward slope resistance
rf 3.8
(for 1400 V/1600 V)
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM Ipk = 125 A, TJ = 25 C, tp = 400 s rectangular wave 1.30 1.50 V

THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

40HF(R)
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
10 TO 120 140/160
Maximum junction operating and
TJ, TStg - 65 to 190 - 65 to 160 C
storage temperature range
Maximum thermal resistance,
RthJC DC operation 0.95
junction to case
K/W
Maximum thermal resistance,
RthCS Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.25
case to heatsink
Not lubricated thread, tighting on nut (1) 3.4 (30)
Lubricated thread, tighting on nut (1) 2.3 (20)
Maximum allowable mounting Nm
torque (+ 0 %, - 10 %) Not lubricated thread, tighting on hexagon (2) 4.2 (37) (lbf in)

Lubricated thread, tighting on hexagon (2) 3.2 (28)

17 g
Approximate weight
0.6 oz.
Case style See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet DO-203AB (DO-5)
Notes
(1) Recommended for pass-through holes
(2) Recommended for holed threaded heatsinks

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Standard Recovery Diodes, Vishay High Power Products
(Stud Version), 40 A

RthJC CONDUCTION
CONDUCTION ANGLE SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
180 0.14 0.10
120 0.16 0.17
90 0.21 0.22 TJ = TJ maximum K/W
60 0.30 0.31
30 0.50 0.50
Note
The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC

190 160
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (C)

Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (C)

40HF(R) Series (100V to 1200V) 40HF(R) Series (1400V, 1600V)

180 150

170 Conduction Angle 140 Conduction Angle

160 130

150 120
30
30 60
140 60 110 90
90 120
120
180 180
130 100
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Average Forward Current (A) Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics

190 160
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (C)

Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (C)

40HF(R) Series (100V to 1200V) 40HF(R) Series (1400V, 1600V)

180 150

140
170
Conduction Period Conduction Period
130
160
120
150 30
30 110
60 60
140 90 90
100
130 120 120
90
180 DC 180 DC
120 80
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Average Forward Current (A) Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics

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Vishay High Power Products Standard Recovery Diodes,
(Stud Version), 40 A

60

Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)

180

Rth
1.5
120

SA
K/

K/W
50 90

=1
60 3
K/
W

K/W
30
40

-D
elt
aR
5K
30 RMS Limit /W

7K
/W
20
Conduction Angle 10 K/W
10 40HF(R) Series
(100V to 1200V)
Tj = 190C
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
0 40 80 120 160 200
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (C)

Fig. 5 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics

60
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)

DC

Rth
1.5
180
2

SA
K/

K/W
50 120
W

=1
90 3
K/
W

K/W
60
40 30

-D
elt
aR
5K
30 RMS Limit /W

7K
/W
20 Conduction Period
10 K/W
40HF(R) Series
10 (100V to 1200V)
Tj = 190C
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0
70 40 80 120 160 200
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (C)
Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics

50
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)

180
1.5
2K

45 120
Rth

3
/W

K/W

90 K/
SA

40 W
60
=1

35 30
K/W

5K
-D

30 RMS Limit /W
elta

25 7K
R

/W
20 10 K
Conduction Angle /W
15
10 40HF(R) Series
(1400V, 1600V)
5 Tj = 160C
0
0 10 20 30 40
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (C)
Fig. 7 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics

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Standard Recovery Diodes, Vishay High Power Products
(Stud Version), 40 A

70

Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)

DC
180
60

Rt
120 1.

hS
5
K/

A
90 W
2K

=
50 60

1
/W

K/
W
30

-D
40 3K

elt
/W

a
R
30 RMS Limit 5K
Conduction Period /W
7 K/
20 W
40HF(R) Series
10 (1400V, 1600V) 10 K/W
Tj = 160C
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0
70 40 80 120 160
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (C)
Fig. 8 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics

550 1000
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

500 Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = Tj Max.
450 @ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
400 100
350
Tj = 25C
300
250 10 Tj = Tj Max.

200
40HF(R) Series 40HF(R) Series
150
up to 1200V
100 1
1 10 100 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 11 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
(Up To 1200 V)

600 1000
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

550 Versus Pulse Train Duration.

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

Initial Tj = Tj Max. Tj = Tj Max

500 No Voltage Reapplied
450 Rated Vrrm Reapplied
100
400
350
300 Tj = 25C
10
250
200
40HF (R) Series
150 40HF(R) Series
100 1
0.01 0.1 1 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Pulse Train Duration (s) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 12 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
(For 1400 V/1600 V)

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1
Steady State Value

Transient Impedance Z thJC (K/W)

(DC Operation)

0.1

40HF(R) .. Series

0.01
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)

Fig. 13 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics

ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE

Device code 40 HF R 160 M

1 2 3 4 5

1 - 40 = Standard device
41 = Not isolated lead
42 = Isolated lead with silicone sleeve
(red = Reverse polarity)
(blue = Normal polarity)
2 - HF = Standard diode
3 - None = Stud normal polarity (cathode to stud)
R = Stud reverse polarity (anode to stud)
4 - Voltage code x 10 = VRRM (see Voltage Ratings table)
5 - None = Stud base DO-203AB (DO-5) 1/4" 28UNF-2A
M = Stud base DO-203AB (DO-5) M6 x 1

LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS

Dimensions www.vishay.com/doc?95344

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 Outline Dimensions
Vishay Semiconductors

DO-203AB (DO-5) for 40HF(R) and 41HF(R) Series

DIMENSIONS FOR 40HF(R) SERIES in millimeters (inches)

14.6 (0.57)

6.1/7
(0.24/0.27)

4 (0.16)

4 (0.16) MIN.

25.4 (1) MAX.

10.8 (0.42)
11.4 (0.45)

11.1 0.4
(0.44 0.02)

1/4" 28UNF-2A
for metric devices: M6 x 1

1.20 (0.04) 17.40 (0.68)

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Outline Dimensions
Vishay Semiconductors DO-203AB (DO-5) for 40HF(R)
and 41HF(R) Series

DIMENSIONS FOR 41HF(R) SERIES in millimeters (inches)

11 (0.43) MAX.

6.3 (0.25) MAX.

107 (4.21)
MAX.
118.5 (4.67)
MAX.

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