Bulletin PD-2.261 rev. B 05/02
241NQ...(R) SERIES
SCHOTTKY RECTIFIER
240 Amp
D-67
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Characteristics
I
F(AV)
Rectangular
waveform
V
RRM
range
I
FSM
@ tp = 5 µs sine
V
F
T
J
@ 240Apk, T
J
=125°C
range
Description/ Features
Units
A
V
A
V
°C
The 241NQ high current Schottky rectifier module series has
been optimized for low reverse leakage at high temperature.
The proprietary barrier technology allows for reliable opera-
tion up to 175° C junction temperature. Typical applications
are in switching power supplies, converters, free-wheeling
diodes, and reverse battery protection.
175° C T
J
operation
Unique high power, Half-Pak module
Replaces four parallel DO-5's
Easier to mount and lower profile than DO-5's
High purity, high temperature epoxy encapsulation for
enhanced mechanical strength and moisture resistance
Low forward voltage drop
High frequency operation
Guard ring for enhanced ruggedness and long term
reliability
241NQ...
240
35 to 50
25,000
0.59
- 55 to 175
241NQ050
Lug Terminal Anode
Base Cathode
241NQ050R
Lug Terminal Cathode
Base Anode
Outline D-67 HALF PAK Module
Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)
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241NQ...(R) Series
Bulletin PD-2.261 rev. B 05/02
Voltage Ratings
Part number
V
R
Max. DC Reverse Voltage (V)
V
RWM
Max. Working Peak Reverse Voltage (V)
241NQ035
35
241NQ040
40
241NQ045
45
241NQ050
50
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameters
I
F(AV)
Max. Average Forward Current
* See Fig. 5
I
FSM
E
AS
I
AR
Max. Peak One Cycle Non-Repetitive
Surge Current * See Fig. 7
Non-Repetitive Avalanche Energy
Repetitive Avalanche Current
241NQ Units
240
25,000
3450
324
48
A
Conditions
50% duty cycle @ T
C
= 130° C, rectangular wave form
5µs Sine or 3µs Rect. pulse
10ms Sine or 6ms Rect. pulse
Following any rated
load condition and
with rated V
RRM
applied
A
mJ
A
T
J
= 25 °C, I
AS
= 48 Amps, L = 0.28 mH
Current decaying linearly to zero in 1 µsec
Frequency limited by T
J
max. V
A
= 1.5 x V
R
typical
Electrical Specifications
Parameters
V
FM
Max. Forward Voltage Drop
* See Fig. 1
(1)
241NQ Units
0.69
0.82
0.59
0.72
V
V
V
V
mA
mA
pF
nH
V/ µs
@ 240A
@ 480A
@ 240A
@ 480A
T
J
= 25 °C
T
J
= 125 °C
Conditions
T
J
= 25 °C
T
J
= 125 °C
V
R
= rated V
R
I
RM
C
T
L
S
Max. Reverse Leakage Current (1)
* See Fig. 2
Max. Junction Capacitance
Typical Series Inductance
20
180
10,300
5.0
10000
V
R
= 5V
DC
, (test signal range 100Khz to 1Mhz) 25 °C
From top of terminal hole to mounting plane
dv/dt Max. Voltage Rate of Change
(Rated V
R
)
Thermal-Mechanical Specifications
Parameters
T
J
T
stg
Max. Junction Temperature Range
Max. Storage Temperature Range
(1) Pulse Width < 300µs, Duty Cycle < 2%
241NQ Units
-55 to 175
-55 to 175
0.20
0.15
°C
°C
°C/W
°C/W
DC operation
Conditions
R
thJC
Max. Thermal Resistance Junction
to Case
R
thCS
Typical Thermal Resistance, Case to
Heatsink
wt
T
Approximate Weight
Mounting Torque
Terminal Torque
Case Style
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
* See Fig. 4
Mounting surface , smooth and greased
25.6 (0.9) g (oz.)
40 (35)
58 (50)
58 (50)
86 (75)
Kg-cm
(Ibf-in)
Non-lubricated threads
HALF PAK Module
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Bulletin PD-2.261 rev. B 05/02
10
00
100
00
10
00
R v rs C rre t - I (m )
ee e u n
A
R
10
0
1
0
1
.1
.0
1
.0 1
0
0
T =1 5 C
7°
J
1 0C
5°
1 5C
2°
1 0C
0°
7°
5C
5°
0C
2°
5C
In ta ta e u F rw rdC rre t - IF (A
s n nos o a
u n
)
10
0
5
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4
0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5
R v rs V lta e- V (V
ee e o g
R )
T =1 5 C
7°
J
T =1 5 C
2°
J
T= 2°
5C
J
1
0
J n tio C p c n e- C (p )
u c n a a ita c
F
T
Fig. 2 - Typical Values of Reverse Current
Vs. Reverse Voltage
100
00
T =2 °
5C
J
1
0
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
10
00
0
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
0
5
0
F rw rdV lta eD p- V (V
o a
o g ro
)
F
M
R v rs V lta e- V (V
ee e o g
)
R
Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
1
T em l Im e a c - Zth C (° /W
hr a pd ne
C )
J
Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance
Vs. Reverse Voltage
.1
D=0 0
.5
D=0 3
.3
D=0 5
.2
D=0 7
.1
P
M
D
.0
1
D=0 8
.0
t
1
t2
N te :
o s
1 D tyfa to D= t1/ t2
. u
c r
S g P ls
in le u e
(T e a R s ta c )
h rm l e is n e
2 P a T =P xZ
. ek
+T
J D
M th C C
J
.0
1
.1
1
1
0
10
0
.0 1
0
.0 0 1
00
.0 0
01
.0 1
0
t , R c n u r P ls D ra n(S c n s
e ta g la u e u tio
eo d)
1
Fig. 4 - Maximum Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
Characteristics
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10
8
A w b C s T m e tu - (° )
llo a le a e e p ra re C
10
7
10
6
10
5
10
4
10
3
10
2
0
D
C
21 Q
4N
R J (D ) =0 0 C
.2 ° /W
th C C
20
2
20
0
A e g P w r L s - (W tts
v ra e o e o s
a )
10
8
10
6
10
4
D=0 8
.0
D=0 7
.1
D=0 5
.2
D=0 3
.3
D=0 0
.5
1 0 R SL it
2
M im
10
0
8
0
6
0
4
0
2
0
0
0
D
C
5
0
10 10 20 20 30 30
0
5
0
5
0
5
5
0
10 10 20 20 30 30
0
5
0
5
0
5
A e g F rw rdC rre t - IF V (A
v ra e o a
u n
(A ) )
A e g F rw rdC rre t - I
v ra e o a
u n
(A
)
F V
(A )
Fig. 5 - Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Vs. Average Forward Current
100000
Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Non-Repetitive Surge Current - I
FSM
At Any Rated Load Condition
And With Rated V
RRM
Applied
Following Surge
(A)
10000
1000
10
100
1000
10000
Square Wave Pulse Duration - t
p
(microsec)
Fig. 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
L
H IG H -SPE ED
SW IT C H
FRE E-W H EEL
D IO D E
40H FL40S02
V d = 25 V olt
D UT
IRFP460
Rg = 2 5 oh m
+
C UR RE N T
M O N ITO R
Fig. 8 - Unclamped Inductive Test Circuit
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241NQ...(R) Series
Bulletin PD-2.261 rev. B 05/02
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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