Near-zero temperature-coefficient fast-recovery diodes

Overview

MHCHXM has released near-zero temperature-coefficient fast-recovery diodes at 650 V and 1200 V, with current ratings from 30 A to 100 A.

These epitaxial FRDs combine a high-voltage field-stop termination with lifetime control. In the circuit they freewheel, rectify, clamp or snub. By how VF moves with temperature, the family splits into negative, near-zero and positive coefficients.

On the near-zero parts, VF and Irrm change less from cold to hot, while reliability stays high. That is the version to parallel.

Characteristics

  • Planar structure
  • Ultrafast recovery
  • Low reverse leakage
  • Soft recovery
  • Low stored charge
  • Low leakage
  • Near-zero temperature coefficient
  • High reliability

Near-zero coefficient: VF versus temperature

Near-zero TC VF curve

Negative coefficient: VF versus temperature

Negative TC VF curve

How VF moves with temperature
PartTypeVF at IF, 25°C (V)VF at IF, 100°C (V)TC (mV/°C)
EFP7512ANear-zero TC1.571.6074-0.5
SFP7512ANegative TC2.342-3

Comparison

FRD typeNegative TCNear-zero TC
Die processPlanarPlanar
Junction temperature175°C150°C
VF versus temperatureVF falls as temperature rises, about 2–3 mV/°CVF barely moves as temperature rises, about 0.5 mV/°C
Leakage IRRMIRRM changes more with temperatureIRRM changes less with temperature
Forward VFHigher VFLower VF, better forward parameters
Reverse recoverySmaller trr, better reverse parametersLarger trr
Where it is usedHigher-frequency circuitsCircuits that parallel devices

Target applications

  • EV chargers
  • Inverters and variable-frequency drives
  • Motor control

Target applications for near-zero TC FRDs

Recommended parts

Near-zero temperature-coefficient FRDs
PartPackageVRRM (V)IF (A)IFSM (A)Rated IF (A)VF (V)IR (µA)trr (ns)TJ max (°C)
EFP3065ATO-247AC-A65030220301.81095150
EFP6065ATO-247AC-A65060400601.810105150
EFP5012ATO-247AC-A120050400501.8510200150
EFP7512ATO-247AC-A120075500751.8510220150

Beyond the parts above, the MHCHXM lineup also includes SiC diodes, SiC MOSFETs, MOSFETs, Schottky diodes, fast-recovery diodes, rectifier diodes and power transistors. The portfolio is refreshed on a regular cadence.

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