Bulletin PD -2.337 rev.

C 05/01

HFA50PA60C
HEXFRED TM
Ultrafast, Soft Recovery Diode

Features VR = 600V
• Ultrafast Recovery
2 VF(typ.)* = 1.3V
• Ultrasoft Recovery IF(AV) = 25A
• Very Low IRRM
• Very Low Qrr Qrr (typ.)= 112nC
• Specified at Operating Conditions IRRM(typ.) = 4.5A
Benefits trr(typ.) = 23ns
• Reduced RFI and EMI 1 3
• Reduced Power Loss in Diode and Switching
di(rec)M/dt (typ.)* = 160A/µs
Transistor
• Higher Frequency Operation
• Reduced Snubbing
• Reduced Parts Count

Description
International Rectifier's HFA50PA60C 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.
TO-247AC
With basic ratings of 600 volts and 25 amps per Leg continuous current, the
HFA50PA60C 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 HFA50PA60C 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.

Absolute Maximum Ratings (per Leg)

Parameter Max. Units
VR Cathode-to-Anode Voltage 600 V
IF @ TC = 25°C Continuous Forward Current
IF @ TC = 100°C Continuous Forward Current 25
A
IFSM Single Pulse Forward Current 225
IFRM Maximum Repetitive Forward Current 100
PD @ TC = 25°C Maximum Power Dissipation 150
W
PD @ TC = 100°C Maximum Power Dissipation 60
TJ Operating Junction and
-55 to +150 C
TSTG Storage Temperature Range

* 125°C

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

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
VBR Cathode Anode Breakdown Voltage 600 ––– ––– V IR = 100µA
––– 1.3 1.7 IF = 25A
VFM Max Forward Voltage ––– 1.5 2.0 V IF = 50A See Fig. 1
––– 1.3 1.7 IF = 25A, TJ = 125°C
––– 1.5 20 VR = VR Rated See Fig. 2
IRM Max Reverse Leakage Current µA
––– 600 2000 TJ = 125°C, VR = 0.8 x VR RatedD Rated
CT Junction Capacitance ––– 55 100 pF VR = 200V See Fig. 3
Measured lead to lead 5mm from
LS Series Inductance ––– 12 ––– nH
package body

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

Parameter Min Typ Max Units Test Conditions
trr Reverse Recovery Time ––– 23 ––– IF = 1.0A, dif/dt = 200A/µs, VR = 30V
trr1 See Fig. 5, 10 ––– 50 75 ns TJ = 25°C
trr2 ––– 105 160 TJ = 125°C IF = 25A
IRRM1 Peak Recovery Current ––– 4.5 10 TJ = 25°C
A
IRRM2 See Fig. 6 ––– 8.0 15 TJ = 125°C VR = 200V
Qrr1 Reverse Recovery Charge ––– 112 375 TJ = 25°C
nC
Qrr2 See Fig. 7 ––– 420 1200 TJ = 125°C dif/dt = 200A/µs
di(rec)M/dt1 Peak Rate of Fall of Recovery Current ––– 250 ––– TJ = 25°C
A/µs
di(rec)M/dt2 During tb See Fig. 8 ––– 160 ––– TJ = 125°C

Thermal - Mechanical Characteristics

Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Tlead! Lead Temperature –––– –––– 300 °C
Junction-to-Case, Single Leg Conducting –––– –––– 0.83
RthJC
Junction-to-Case, Both Legs Conducting –––– –––– 0.42
K/W
RthJA" Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient –––– –––– 40
RthCS# Thermal Resistance, Case to Heat Sink –––– 0.25 ––––
–––– 6.0 –––– g
Wt Weight
–––– 0.21 –––– (oz)
6.0 –––– 12 Kg-cm
Mounting Torque
5.0 –––– 10 lbf•in

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

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

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100 10000

TJ = 150°C
1000

Reverse Current - IR (µA)

100 TJ = 125°C

10
Instantaneous Forward Current - IF (A)

TJ = 150°C 1

TJ = 125°C 0.1 TJ = 25°C

T = 25°C 0.01
J
10 0 200 400 600

Reverse Voltage - V R (V)

Fig. 2 - Typical Reverse Current vs. Reverse
Voltage, (per Leg)
1000
A
Junction Capacitance -CT (pF)

TJ = 25°C

100

1
0.6 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6
Forward Voltage Drop - V FM (V)

Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop 10

1 10 100 1000
vs. Instantaneous Forward Current,
(per Leg) Reverse Voltage - V R (V)
Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance vs.
Reverse Voltage, (per Leg)
1

D = 0.50
Thermal Response (Z thJC )

0.20

0.1 0.10

0.05 PDM

t1
0.02
SINGLE PULSE t2
0.01 (THERMAL RESPONSE)
Notes:
1. Duty factor D = t 1 / t 2
2. Peak T J = P DM x Z thJC + TC
0.01
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1
t1 , Rectangular Pulse Duration (sec)

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

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140 30
VR = 200V
I F = 50A TJ = 125°C
I F = 25A TJ = 25°C
120
25
I F = 10A
I F = 50A
100 I F = 25A
20
I F = 10A
80

Irr- ( A)
trr- (ns)

15

60

10
40

5
20
VR = 200V
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
0 0
100 1000 100 1000
di f /dt - (A/µs) di f /dt - (A/µs)

Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Recovery Time vs. Fig. 6 - Typical Recovery Current vs. dif/dt,
dif/dt, (per Leg) (per Leg)
1400 10000
VR = 200V VR = 200V
TJ = 125°C TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C TJ = 25°C
1200

I F = 50A
1000 I F = 50A
I F = 25A
I F = 25A
di (rec) M/dt- (A /µs)

I F = 10A
800 I F = 10A
Qrr- (nC)

1000

600

400

200

0 100
100 1000 100 1000
di f /dt - (A/µs) di f /dt - (A/µs)
Fig. 7 - Typical Stored Charge vs. dif/dt, Fig. 8 - Typical di(rec)M/dt vs. dif/dt,
(per Leg) (per Leg)
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t rr
IF
ta tb
0
REVERSE RECOVERY CIRCUIT
4
Q rr
VR = 200V 2
I RRM 0.5 I RRM
di(rec)M/dt 5

0.01 Ω
0.75 I RRM
L = 70µH
D.U.T.
1 di f /dt

1. dif/dt - Rate of change of current 4. Qrr - Area under curve defined by trr
D through zero crossing and IRRM
dif/dt
ADJUST trr X IRRM
G IRFP250
2. IRRM - Peak reverse recovery current Qrr =
2
S 3. trr - Reverse recovery time measured
from zero crossing point of negative 5. di(rec)M/dt - Peak rate of change of
going IF to point where a line passing current during tb portion of trr
through 0.75 IRRM and 0.50 IRRM
extrapolated to zero current

Fig. 9 - Reverse Recovery Parameter Test Fig. 10 - Reverse Recovery Waveform and
Circuit Definitions

Ordering Information Table

Device Code

HF A 50 PA 60 C

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 - Hexfred Family
2 - Process Designator A = subs. elec. irrad.
B = subs. Platinum
3 - Current Rating (50 = 50A)
4 - Package Outline (PA = TO-247, 3 pins)
5 - Voltage Rating (60 = 600V)
6 - Configuration (C = Center Tap Common Cathode)

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Outline Table

3. 65 (0 .14 4)
15 .90 (0 .626 ) DIA. 5. 30 (0 .20 9)
3. 55 (0 .13 9) 4.70 ( 0.185)
15 .30 (0 .602 ) 2.5 ( 0.098)
1.5 ( 0.059)
5. 70 (0 .22 5)
5.30 ( 0.208) 2
20 .30 (0 .800 )
19 .70 (0 .775 ) 5.50 ( 0.217)
4. 50 (0 .17 7)
1 2 3 (2 PLCS.)

14. 80 ( 0.583)
14 .20 (0 .559 ) 4. 30 (0 .17 0) 1 3
3. 70 (0 .14 5)

2. 20 (0 .08 7) 2. 40 (0 .09 5)
1. 40 (0 .05 6)
M AX. MAX.
1. 00 (0 .03 9)
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.

IR WORLD HEADQUARTERS: 233 Kansas St., El Segundo, California 90245, USA Tel: (310) 252-7105
TAC Fax: (310) 252-7309
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