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HFA30PA60C
HEXFRED

Ultrafast, Soft Recovery Diode

TM

Features

VR = 600V

Ultrafast Recovery
Ultrasoft Recovery
Very Low IRRM
Very Low Qrr
Specified at Operating Conditions

VF(typ.)* = 1.2V
IF(AV) = 15A
Qrr (typ.)= 80nC
IRRM (typ.) = 4.0A

Benefits
Reduced RFI and EMI
Reduced Power Loss in Diode and Switching
Transistor
Higher Frequency Operation
Reduced Snubbing
Reduced Parts Count

trr(typ.) = 19ns
di(rec)M/dt (typ.)* = 160A/s

Description
International Rectifier's HFA30PA60C 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 600 volts and 15 amps per Leg continuous current, the
HFA30PA60C 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 HFA30PA60C 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.

TO-247AC

Absolute Maximum Ratings (per Leg)

Parameter
VR
IF @ TC = 100C
IFSM
IFRM
PD @ TC = 25C
PD @ TC = 100C
TJ
TSTG

Cathode-to-Anode Voltage
Continuous Forward Current
Single Pulse Forward Current
Maximum Repetitive Forward Current
Maximum Power Dissipation
Maximum Power Dissipation
Operating Junction and
Storage Temperature Range

Max.

Units

600
15
150
60
74
29

-55 to +150

A
W
C

* 125C
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Electrical Characteristics (per Leg) @ TJ = 25C (unless otherwise specified)

Parameter
VBR

Cathode Anode Breakdown Voltage

VFM

Max Forward Voltage

IRM

Max Reverse Leakage Current

CT
LS

Min. Typ. Max. Units

Junction Capacitance

600

1.3 1.7
1.5 2.0
1.2 1.6
1.0
10
400 1000
25
50

Series Inductance

12

V
V
A
pF
nH

Test Conditions
IR = 100A
IF = 15A
See Fig. 1
IF = 30A
IF = 15A, TJ = 125C
See Fig. 2
VR = VR Rated
TJ = 125C, VR = 0.8 x VR RatedD Rated
See Fig. 3
VR = 200V
Measured lead to lead 5mm from
package body

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

Parameter
trr
trr1
trr2
IRRM1
IRRM2
Qrr1
Qrr2
di(rec)M/dt1
di(rec)M/dt2

Reverse Recovery Time

See Fig. 5, 10
Peak Recovery Current
See Fig. 6
Reverse Recovery Charge
See Fig. 7
Peak Rate of Fall of Recovery Current
During tb
See Fig. 8

Min. Typ. Max. Units

19
42
70
4.0
6.5
80
220
250
160

60
120
6.0
10
180
600

ns
A
nC
A/s

Test Conditions
IF = 1.0A, dif/dt = 200A/s, VR = 30V
TJ = 25C
TJ = 125C
IF = 15A
TJ = 25C
TJ = 125C
VR = 200V
TJ = 25C
TJ = 125C
dif/dt = 200A/s
TJ = 25C
TJ = 125C

Thermal - Mechanical Characteristics (per Leg)

Parameter
Tlead!

RthJA"
RthCS#

Lead Temperature
Junction-to-Case, Single Leg Conducting
Junction-to-Case, Both Legs Conducting
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Case to Heat Sink

Wt

Weight

RthJC

Mounting Torque

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

6.0
5.0

0.25
6.0
0.21

300
1.7
0.85
40

12
10

C
K/W

g
(oz)
Kg-cm
lbfin

! 0.063 in. from Case (1.6mm) for 10 sec

" Typical Socket Mount
# Mounting Surface, Flat, Smooth and Greased

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Reverse Current - IR (A)

10000

TJ = 150C

TJ = 150C

1000
100

TJ = 125C

10
1
0.1

TJ = 25C

0.01

TJ = 125C

10

100

200

300

400

500

600

Reverse Voltage - V R (V)

TJ = 25C

Fig. 2 - Typical Reverse Current vs. Reverse

Voltage, (per Leg)
100

1
1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

ForwardVoltage
VoltageDrop
Drop- -VVFM
(V)
Forward
FM(V)

Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop

vs. Instantaneous Forward Current,
(per Leg)

Junction Capacitance -CT (pF)

Instantaneous Forward Current - IF (A)

100

TJ = 25C

10
0

100

200

300

400

500

600

Reverse Voltage - V R (V)

Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance vs.

Reverse Voltage, (per Leg)

Thermal Response (Z thJC )

10

D = 0.50
0.20
0.10

P DM

0.05

0.1

t1

0.02
0.01

0.01
0.00001

t2
Notes:
1. Duty factor D = t 1 / t 2
2. Peak TJ = P DM x Z thJC + TC
0.0001

0.001

0.01

0.1

t1 , Rectangular Pulse Duration (sec)

Fig. 4 - Maximum Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics, (per Leg)

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100

25
VR = 200V
TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C

I F = 30A
I F = 15A
I F = 5.0A

80

20

I F = 30A
I F = 15A

Irr- ( A)

trr- (ns)

I F = 5.0A
60

40

15

10

20

5
VR = 200V
TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C

0
100

di f /dt - (A/s)

di f /dt - (A/s)

10000

800

VR = 200V
TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C

VR = 200V
TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C

I F = 30A

di (rec) M/dt- (A /s)

I F = 15A

Qrr- (nC)

1000

Fig. 6 - Typical Recovery Current vs. dif/dt,

(per Leg)

Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Recovery Time vs.

dif/dt, (per Leg)

600

0
100

1000

IF = 5.0A
400

I F = 30A
I F = 15A
1000

I F = 5.0A

200

0
100

di f /dt - (A/s)

1000

Fig. 7 - Typical Stored Charge vs. dif/dt,

(per Leg)
4

100
100

A
1000

di f /dt - (A/s)

Fig. 8 - Typical di(rec)M/dt vs. dif/dt,

(per Leg)
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t rr

IF
0

REVERSE RECOVERY CIRCUIT

tb

ta

Q rr

VR = 200V

I RRM

0.5 I RRM
di(rec)M/dt

0.01
L = 70H
1

D.U.T.
dif/dt
ADJUST

di f /dt

1. dif/dt - Rate of change of current

through zero crossing

D
IRFP250

0.75 I RRM

2. IRRM - Peak reverse recovery current

3. trr - Reverse recovery time measured
from zero crossing point of negative
going IF to point where a line passing
through 0.75 IRRM and 0.50 IRRM
extrapolated to zero current

4. Qrr - Area under curve defined by trr

and IRRM
trr X IRRM
Qrr =
2
5. di(rec)M/dt - Peak rate of change of
current during tb portion of trr

Fig. 10 - Reverse Recovery Waveform and

Definitions

Fig. 9 - Reverse Recovery Parameter Test

Circuit

Ordering Information Table

Device Code

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HF

30

PA

60

Hexfred Family

Process Designator

= subs. elec. irrad.

= subs. Platinum

Current Rating

Package Outline

(30 = 30A)
(PA = TO-247, 3 pins)

Voltage Rating

(60 = 600V)

Configuration

(C

= Center Tap Common Cathode)

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Outline Table
15 .90 (0 .626 )

3. 65 (0 .14 4)
3. 55 (0 .13 9)

DIA.

15 .30 (0 .602 )

5. 30 (0 .20 9)
4.70 ( 0.185)

2.5 ( 0.098)
1.5 ( 0.059)

5. 70 (0 .22 5)

5.30 ( 0.208)
20 .30 (0 .800 )
19 .70 (0 .775 )

5.50 ( 0.217)
4. 50 (0 .17 7)
1

(2 PLCS.)

14. 80 ( 0.583)
14 .20 (0 .559 )

4. 30 (0 .17 0)

3. 70 (0 .14 5)
2. 20 (0 .08 7)
1. 40 (0 .05 6)

1. 00 (0 .03 9)

2. 40 (0 .09 5)

MAX.

MAX.
0.80 ( 0.032)
0. 40 (0 .21 3)

10. 94 ( 0.430)
10 .86 (0 .427 )

Conforms to JEDEC Outline TO-247AC

Dimensions in millimeters and inches

Data and specifications subject to change without notice.

This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial Level.
Qualification Standards can be found on IR's Web site.

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