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Dual Common-Cathode Schottky Rectifier
MBR(F,B)2535CT thru MBR(F,B)2560CT
Vishay General Semiconductor
FEATURES
Guardring for overvoltage protection
Lower power losses, high efficiency
Low forward voltage drop
High forward surge capability
High frequency operation
Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum peak of
245 °C (for TO-263AB package)
Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s (for TO-220AB and ITO-220AB
package)
Complant to RoHS 2002/95/EC and in accordance to
WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in low voltage, high frequency rectifier of switching
mode power supplies, freewheeling diodes, dc-to-dc
converters or polarity protection application.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, TO-263AB
Epoxy meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD22-B102
E3 suffix for consumer grade, meets JESD 201 class 1A
whisker test, HE3 suffix for high reliability grade (AEC-Q101
qualified), meets JESD 201 class 2 whisker test
Polarity: As marked
Mounting Torque: 10 in-lbs maximum
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 2 x 12.5 A
VRRM 35 V to 60 V
IFSM 150 A
VF0.73 V at 30 A, 0.65 V at 15 A
TJ max. 150 °C
CASE
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
TO-220AB
MBR25xxCT
ITO-220AB
MBRF25xxCT
MBRB25xxCT
PIN 1
PIN 2
K
HEATSINK
1
23
1
2
K
TO-263AB
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
123
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL MBR2535CT MBR2545CT MBR2550CT MBR2560CT UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 35 45 50 60
VWorking peak reverse voltage VRWM 35 45 50 60
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 35 45 50 60
Maximum average forward rectified current
at TC = 130 °C
total device
IF(AV)
25
A
per diode 12.5
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load per diode IFSM 150
A
Peak repetitive reverse surge current per diode
at tp = 2 μs, 1 kHz IRRM 1.0 0.5
Peak non-repetitive reverse energy (8/20 μs waveform)
per diode ERSM 25 mJ
Electrostatic discharge capacitor voltage human body
model: C = 100 pF, R = 1.5 kΩVC25 kV
Voltage rate of change (rated VR) dV/dt 10 000 V/μs
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MBR(F,B)2535CT thru MBR(F,B)2560CT
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Note
(1) Pulse test: 300 μs pulse width, 1 % duty cycle
Note
(1) AEC-Q101 qualified
Operating junction temperature range TJ- 65 to + 150
°C
Storage temperature range TSTG - 65 to + 175
Isolation voltage (ITO-220AB only)
from terminal to heatsink t = 1 min VAC 1500 V
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL MBR2535CT MBR2545CT MBR2550CT MBR2560CT UNIT
Maximum instantaneous
forward voltage per diode
IF = 15 A
TC = 25 °C
VF (1)
-0.75
V
TC = 125 °C - 0.65
IF = 30 A
TC = 25 °C 0.82 -
TC = 125 °C 0.73 -
Maximum instantaneous
reverse current at blocking
voltage per diode
TC = 25 °C
IR (1)
0.2 1.0
mA
TC = 125 °C 40 50
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL MBR MBRF MBRB UNIT
Typical thermal resistance from junction to case per diode RθJC 1.5 4.5 1.5 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PACKAGE PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
TO-220AB MBR2545CT-E3/45 1.85 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AB MBRF2545CT-E3/45 1.99 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB MBRB2545CT-E3/45 1.35 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB MBRB2545CT-E3/81 1.35 81 800/reel Tape and reel
TO-220AB MBR2545CT-E3/4W 1.85 4W 50/tube Tube
TO-220AB MBR2545CTHE3/45 (1) 1.85 45 50/tube Tube
ITO-220AB MBRF2545CTHE3/45 (1) 1.99 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB MBRB2545CTHE3/45 (1) 1.35 45 50/tube Tube
TO-263AB MBRB2545CTHE3/81 (1) 1.35 81 800/reel Tape and reel
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TC = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL MBR2535CT MBR2545CT MBR2550CT MBR2560CT UNIT
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge
Current Per Diode
Fig. 3 - Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics Per Diode
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse Characteristics Per Diode
Fig. 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode
Fig. 6 - Typical Transient Thermal Impedance Per Diode
0
6
18
12
30
050 100 150
24
Resistive or Inductive Load
Average Forward Current (A)
Case Temperature (°C)
0
25
75
50
125
100
150
1 100
10
TJ = TJ Max.
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
100
10
1.0
0.1
0.01
MBR2535CT - MBR2545CT
MBR2550CT & MBR2560CT
0 0.20.1 0.5 1.00.40.3 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
T
J
= 150 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1 % Duty Cycle
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
1
10
100
0.01
0.001
0.1
MBR2535CT - MBR2545CT
MBR2550CT & MBR2560CT
200 10040 60 80
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 75 °C
Instantaneous Reverse Current (mA)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
101 100
1000
10 000
100
0.1
MBR2535CT - MBR2545CT
MBR2550CT & MBR2560CT
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
0.01 101 100
10
100
0.1
0.1
1
t - Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
TO-220AB
0.113 (2.87)
0.103 (2.62)
0.370 (9.40)
0.360 (9.14)
0.415 (10.54) MAX.
0.635 (16.13)
0.625 (15.87)
PIN
0.160 (4.06)
0.140 (3.56)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.104 (2.65)
0.096 (2.45) 0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.035 (0.90)
0.028 (0.70)
0.154 (3.91)
0.148 (3.74)
13
2
0.185 (4.70)
0.175 (4.44)
0.055 (1.39)
0.045 (1.14)
0.145 (3.68)
0.135 (3.43)
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
1.148 (29.16)
1.118 (28.40)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.022 (0.56)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.603 (15.32)
0.573 (14.55)
ITO-220AB
0.076 (1.93) REF.
45° REF.
PIN
321
0.404 (10.26)
0.384 (9.75)
0.076 (1.93) REF.
0.600 (15.24)
0.580 (14.73)
0.560 (14.22)
0.530 (13.46)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.057 (1.45)
0.045 (1.14)
0.191 (4.85)
0.171 (4.35)
0.671 (17.04)
0.651 (16.54)
0.035 (0.89)
0.025 (0.64)
0.205 (5.21)
0.195 (4.95)
0.025 (0.64)
0.015 (0.38)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.028 (0.71)
0.020 (0.51)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
7° REF.
0.135 (3.43) DIA.
0.122 (3.08) DIA.
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.190 (4.83)
0.170 (4.32)
7° REF.
7° REF.
0.140 (3.56) DIA.
0.125 (3.17) DIA.
0.350 (8.89)
0.330 (8.38)
TO-263AB
Mounting Pad Layout
0.670 (17.02)
0.591 (15.00)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.08 (2.032) MIN.
0.15 (3.81) MIN.
0.33 (8.38) MIN.
0.42 (10.66) MIN.
12
K
K
0.140 (3.56)
0.110 (2.79)
0.021 (0.53)
0.014 (0.36)
0.110 (2.79)
0.090 (2.29)
0 to 0.01 (0 to 0.254)
0.055 (1.40)
0.047 (1.19)
0.055 (1.40)
0.045 (1.14)
0.190 (4.83)
0.160 (4.06)
0.205 (5.20)
0.195 (4.95)
0.624 (15.85)
0.591 (15.00)
0.037 (0.940)
0.027 (0.686)
0.105 (2.67)
0.095 (2.41)
0.360 (9.14)
0.320 (8.13)
0.411 (10.45)
0.380 (9.65)
0.245 (6.22)
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