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
= 25C
I
R
0.5
mA
rated DC blocking voltage
(1)
T
A =
100C
50
25
Notes: (1) Pulse test: 300s 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:
250C/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
= 25C 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
= 25C
T
J
= 75C
0.0001
T
J
= 25C
f=1.0 MH
Z
V
sig
=50mVp-p
SB520 - SB540
SB550 & SB560
T
J
= 125C
SB520 - SB540
SB550 & SB560
Pulse Width = 300s
1% Duty Cycle
T
J
= 25C
T
J
= 125C
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