PFM50A/PFM75A

Axial Leaded Hermetically Sealed

High Voltage Fast Rectifier Diode
POWER DISCRETES
Description Features
Quick reference data ‹ Low reverse recovery time
‹ Very low leakage current
VR = 5 - 7.5kV ‹ Glass passivated for hermetic sealing
IF = 92mA ‹ Soft, non-snap off, recovery characteristics
trr = 250nS
‹ Avalanche capability
IR = 0.5µA
‹ Please contact factory regarding HR screening

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Electrical specifications @ TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.

Symbol PFM50A PFM75A Units

Working Reverse Voltage VRWM 5000 7500 V

Repetitive Reverse Voltage VRRM 5650 8500 V

Surge Reverse Voltage VRSM 5650 8500 V

Average Forward Current @ 55°C, in oil IF(AV) 92 mA

Repetitive Surge Current @ 55°C in oil, IF(AV) 1.0 A

lead length 0.375"

Non-Repetitive Surge Current IFSM 2.0 A

(tp = 8.3mS @ VR & TJMAX)

Storage Temperature Range TSTG -65 to +150 °C

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Electrical Specifications
Electrical specifications @ TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.

Symbol PFM50A/PFM75A Units

Average Forward Current max. IF(AV) 92 mA

Unstirred oil @ 55°C

Forward Voltage Drop max. VF 12.5 V

@ IF = 25mA, Tj = 25°C

Reverse Current max.

@ VRWM, Tj = 25°C IR 0.5 µA
@ VRWM, Tj = 100°C IR 20

Reverse Recovery Time max.

trr 250 nS
50mA IF, 100mA IR, 25mA IRM(REC)

Junction Capacitance typ.

Cj 2 pF
@ VR = 50V, f = 1KHz

Thermal Characteristics
Symbol PFM50A/PFM75A Units

Thermal Resistance-Junction to Oil

Stirred oil Rθ JO 48 °C/W
Unstirred oil 64

Thermal Resistance-Junction to Ambient Rθ JA 160 °C/W

On 0.06" thick pcb. 1oz copper

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Ordering Information
Part Number Description

PFM50A/PFM75A Axial leaded hermetically sealed(1)

Note:
(1) Available in bulk and tape and reel packaging. Please
consult factory for quantities.

Outline Drawing

G82
Dimensions

Inches Millimeters Note

DIMN
MIN MAX MIN MAX
Note 1
A - .118 - 3.0 -

B 1.0 - 25.4 - -
Note 1
C - .374 - 9.5 -

D - 0.033 - 0.84 -

Note:
1. Lead diameter not controlled in this area.

Contact Information

Semtech Corporation
Power Discretes Products Division
200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805)498-2111 FAX (805)498-3804

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