SB 1520 ... SB 15100
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Axial Lead Diode
Diode
Schottky barrier rectifier
diodes
Forward Current: 15 A
Reverse Voltage: 20 to 100 V
SB 1520 ... SB 15100
Features
•Max. solder temperature: 260°C
•Plastic material has UL
classification 94V-0
•Electrostatic discharge immunity
test IEC 1000-4-2 (C=150 pF, R=150
Ohm): voltage class 20 kV
Typical Applications*
• Designed as Bypass Diodes for Solar
Panels, protection application
Mechanical Data
• Plastic case: 8 x 7,5 [mm]
• Weight approx.: 1,5 g
• Terminals: plated terminals solderable
per MIL-STD-750
• Mounting position: any
• Standard packaging: 500 pieces per
ammo or 1000 pieces per reel
Footnotes
1) IF = - A, IR = - A, IRR = - A
2) IF = 5 A, Tj = 25 °C
3) IF = 15 A, Tj = 25 °C
4) Valid, if leads are kept at TA at a distance
of 10 mm from case
5) Max. junction temperature Tj ≤200 °C in
bypass mode / DC forward mode
6) Thermal resistance from junction to lead/
terminal at distance 0 mm from case
Type Repetitive
peak
reverse
voltage
VRRM
V
Surge peak
reverse
voltage
VRSM
V
Max.
reverse
recovery
time
trr1)
ns
Max.
forward
voltage
VF2)
V
Max.
forward
voltage
VF3)
V
SB 1520 20 20 - 0,43 0,52
SB 1530 30 30 - 0,43 0,52
SB 1540 40 40 - 0,43 0,52
SB 1545 45 45 - 0,43 0,52
SB 1550 50 50 - 0,6 -
SB 1560 60 60 - 0,6 -
SB 1590 90 90 - 0,74 -
SB 15100 100 100 - 0,74 -
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Conditions Values Unit
Ta = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified
IFAV R-load, 4), Ta=50°C 15 A
IFRM f > 15 Hz, 4) 60 A
IFSM half sinus-wave
Ta=25°C
tp=10ms 320 A
tp=8.3ms A
i2tTa=25°C tp=10ms 512 A²s
tp=8.3ms A²s
TjOperating junction temperature -50 ... +150 °C
TjDC forward (bypass) mode 5) -50 ... +200 °C
Tstg Storage temperature -50 ... +175 °C
Characteristics
Symbol Conditions min. typ. max. Unit
Ta = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified
IRTj=25°C, V
R = VRRM 500 µA
IRTj=100°C, V
R = VRRM 25 mA
Cjat 1 MHz and applied reverse voltage
of 4 V -pF
ERSM L=60mH, T
j= 25 °C, inductive load
switched off -mJ
Rthja 4) -K/W
RthjL 6) 3K/W
SB 1520 ... SB 15100
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Fig.1: Forward characteristics (typical value) Fig.2: Rated forward current vs. ambient temperature 1)
Fig.3: Thermal resistance versus distance from case
SB 1520 ... SB 15100
© by SEMIKRON Rev. 4 – 18.01.2011 3
This is an electrostatic discharge sensitive device (ESDS), international standard IEC 60747-1, Chapter IX
* The specifications of our components may not be considered as an assurance of component characteristics. Components have to be tested
for the respective application. Adjustments may be necessary. The use of SEMIKRON products in life support appliances and systems is
subject to prior specification and written approval by SEMIKRON. We therefore strongly recommend prior consultation of our staff.
Case: 8 x 7,5 [mm]
