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B 05/01

HFA16PA60C
HEXFRED TM
Ultrafast, Soft Recovery Diode

Features 2 VR = 600V
Ultrafast Recovery
Ultrasoft Recovery VF = 1.7V
Very Low IRRM
Very Low Qrr
Qrr * = 65nC
Specified at Operating Conditions
Benefits di(rec)M/dt * = 240A/s
Reduced RFI and EMI 1 3
Reduced Power Loss in Diode and Switching * 125C
Transistor
Higher Frequency Operation
Reduced Snubbing
Reduced Parts Count

Description
International Rectifier's HFA16PA60C 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 TO-247AC
result in performance which is unsurpassed by any rectifier previously available.
With basic ratings of 600 volts and 8 amps per Leg continuous current, the
HFA16PA60C 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 HFA16PA60C 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 (per Leg) 8
IFSM Single Pulse Forward Current 60 A
IFRM Maximum Repetitive Forward Current 24
PD @ TC = 25C Maximum Power Dissipation 36
W
PD @ TC = 100C Maximum Power Dissipation 14
TJ Operating Junction and
-55 to +150 C
TSTG Storage Temperature Range

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

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
V BR Cathode Anode Breakdown Voltage 600 V IR = 100A
1.4 1.7 IF = 8A
VFM Max Forward Voltage 1.7 2.1 V IF = 16A See Fig. 1
1.4 1.7 IF = 8A, TJ = 125C
IRM 0.3 5 VR = VR Rated See Fig. 2
Max Reverse Leakage Current A
100 500 TJ = 125C, VR = 0.8 x VR RatedD Rated
CT Junction Capacitance 10 25 pF VR = 200V See Fig. 3
Measured lead to lead 5mm from
LS Series Inductance 8.0 nH
package body

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

Parameter Min Typ Max Units Test Conditions
t rr Reverse Recovery Time 18 IF = 1.0A, dif/dt = 200A/s, VR = 30V
trr1 See Fig. 5, 6 & 16 37 55 ns TJ = 25C
trr2 55 90 TJ = 125C IF = 8A
IRRM1 Peak Recovery Current 3.5 5.0 TJ = 25C
A
IRRM2 See Fig. 7& 8 4.5 8.0 TJ = 125C VR = 200V
Qrr1 Reverse Recovery Charge 65 138 TJ = 25C
nC
Qrr2 See Fig. 9 & 10 124 360 TJ = 125C dif/dt = 200A/s
di(rec)M/dt1 Peak Rate of Fall of Recovery Current 240 TJ = 25C
A/s
di(rec)M/dt2 During tb See Fig. 11 & 12 210 TJ = 125C

Thermal - Mechanical Characteristics

Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Tlead! Lead Temperature 300 C
Junction-to-Case, Single Leg Conducting 3.5
RthJC
Junction-to-Case, Both Legs Conducting 1.75
K/W
RthJA" Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient 40
RthCS# Thermal Resistance, Case to Heat Sink 0.25
6 g
Wt Weight
0.21 (oz)
Mounting Torque 6 12 Kg-cm
5 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 1000
TJ = 150C
100

Reverse Current - IR (A)

TJ = 125C
10

1
Instantaneous Forward Current - IF (A)

TJ = 150C 0.1
10
TJ = 25C
TJ = 125C 0.01

T = 25C 0.001
J
0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Reverse Voltage - V R(V)

Fig. 2 - Typical Reverse Current vs. Reverse
1
Voltage, (per Leg)
100
A
Junction Capacitance -CT (pF)

TJ = 25C

10
A
0.1
0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2
Forward Voltage Drop - V FM(V)

Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop 1

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

D = 0.50

1
0.20

0.10

0.05

0.02 PDM
0.01 SINGLE PULSE
0.1 (THERMAL RESPONSE) t1
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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80 20
VR = 200V
I F = 16A
TJ = 125C
IFF = 8.0A TJ = 25C

I F = 4.0A
16
I F = 16A
60
I F = 8.0A
I F = 4.0A
12
trr- (nC)

Irr- ( A)
40

20
4
VR = 200V
TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C

0 0
100 1000 100 1000
di f /dt - (A/s) di f /dt - (A/s)
Fig. 5 - Typical Reverse Recovery vs. dif/dt, Fig. 6 - Typical Recovery Current vs. dif/dt,
(per Leg) (per Leg)
500 10000
VR = 200V VR = 200V
TJ = 125C TJ = 125C
TJ = 25C TJ = 25C

400
I F = 16A
IF = 8.0A IF = 16A
di (rec) M/dt- (A /s)

IF = 4.0A
I F = 8.0A
300
Qrr- (nC)

IF = 4.0A
1000

200

100

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
3. trr - Reverse recovery time measured
S
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 16 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 (16 = 16A)
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) 2
5.30 ( 0.208)
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) 1 3
14 .20 (0 .559 ) 4. 30 (0 .17 0)
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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