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HFA30PA60C
HEXFRED TM
Ultrafast, Soft Recovery Diode

Features VR = 600V
2
Ultrafast Recovery VF(typ.)* = 1.2V
Ultrasoft Recovery IF(AV) = 15A
Very Low IRRM
Very Low Qrr Qrr (typ.)= 80nC
Specified at Operating Conditions IRRM (typ.) = 4.0A
Benefits trr(typ.) = 19ns
Reduced RFI and EMI 1 3
Reduced Power Loss in Diode and Switching di(rec)M/dt (typ.)* = 160A/s
Transistor
Higher Frequency Operation
Reduced Snubbing
Reduced Parts Count

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.
TO-247AC
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.

Absolute Maximum Ratings (per Leg)

Parameter Max. Units
VR Cathode-to-Anode Voltage 600 V
IF @ TC = 100C Continuous Forward Current 15
IFSM Single Pulse Forward Current 150 A
IFRM Maximum Repetitive Forward Current 60
PD @ TC = 25C Maximum Power Dissipation 74 W
PD @ TC = 100C Maximum Power Dissipation 29
TJ Operating Junction and
-55 to +150 C
TSTG Storage Temperature Range

* 125C

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

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
VBR Cathode Anode Breakdown Voltage 600 V IR = 100A
1.3 1.7 IF = 15A
VFM Max Forward Voltage 1.5 2.0 V IF = 30A See Fig. 1
1.2 1.6 IF = 15A, TJ = 125C
1.0 10 VR = VR Rated See Fig. 2
IRM Max Reverse Leakage Current A
400 1000 TJ = 125C, VR = 0.8 x VR RatedD Rated
CT Junction Capacitance 25 50 pF VR = 200V See Fig. 3
Measured lead to lead 5mm from
LS Series Inductance 12 nH
package body

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

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
trr Reverse Recovery Time 19 IF = 1.0A, dif/dt = 200A/s, VR = 30V
trr1 See Fig. 5, 10 42 60 ns TJ = 25C
trr2 70 120 TJ = 125C IF = 15A
IRRM1 Peak Recovery Current 4.0 6.0 TJ = 25C
A
IRRM2 See Fig. 6 6.5 10 TJ = 125C VR = 200V
Qrr1 Reverse Recovery Charge 80 180 TJ = 25C
nC
Qrr2 See Fig. 7 220 600 TJ = 125C dif/dt = 200A/s
di(rec)M/dt1 Peak Rate of Fall of Recovery Current 250 TJ = 25C
A/s
di(rec)M/dt2 During tb See Fig. 8 160 TJ = 125C

Thermal - Mechanical Characteristics (per Leg)

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Tlead! Lead Temperature 300 C
Junction-to-Case, Single Leg Conducting 1.7
RthJC
Junction-to-Case, Both Legs Conducting 0.85
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)
Mounting Torque 6.0 12 Kg-cm
5.0 10 lbfin

! 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 = 150C

Reverse Current - IR (A)

1000

100
TJ = 125C
10
Instantaneous Forward Current - IF (A)

0.1
TJ = 150C TJ = 25C
A
0.01
TJ = 125C
10 0 100 200 300 400 500 600
TJ = 25C Reverse Voltage - V R (V)
Fig. 2 - Typical Reverse Current vs. Reverse
Voltage, (per Leg)
100
A
Junction Capacitance -CT (pF)

TJ = 25C

A
1
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4
ForwardVoltage
Forward VoltageDrop
Drop- -VVFM (V)
FM(V)

A
Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop 10
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
vs. Instantaneous Forward Current,
Reverse Voltage - V R (V)
(per Leg)
Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance vs.
Reverse Voltage, (per Leg)
10
Thermal Response (Z thJC )

1 D = 0.50

0.20

0.10
P DM
0.05
0.1
t1
0.02
0.01 t2

Notes:
1. Duty factor D = t 1 / t 2
2. Peak TJ = 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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100 25
I F = 30A VR = 200V
TJ = 125C
I F = 15A TJ = 25C
I F = 5.0A
80 20
I F = 30A
I F = 15A
I F = 5.0A
trr- (ns)

60 15

Irr- ( A)
40 10

20 5

VR = 200V
TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C
A A
0 0
100 1000 100 1000
di f /dt - (A/s) di f /dt - (A/s)
Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Recovery Time vs. Fig. 6 - Typical Recovery Current vs. dif/dt,
dif/dt, (per Leg) (per Leg)
800 10000
VR = 200V VR = 200V
TJ = 125C TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C TJ = 25C

600
I F = 30A
I F = 15A
di (rec) M/dt- (A /s)

I F = 30A
IF = 5.0A
Qrr- (nC)

I F = 15A
400 1000
I F = 5.0A

200

A A
0 100
100 1000 100 1000
di f /dt - (A/s) di f /dt - (A/s)
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
0.75 I RRM
L = 70H
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 30 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 (30 = 30A)
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)
MAX. 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.

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