Typical Applications
Converters
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
High power drives
Medium traction applications
Parameters
Units
SD600N/R
04 to 20
25 to 32
I
F(AV)
600
600
A
@ T
C
92
54
°C
I
F(RMS)
940
940
A
I
F S M
@
50Hz
13000
10500
A
@ 60Hz
13600
11000
A
I
2
t
@
50Hz
845
551
K A
2
s
@ 60Hz
772
503
K A
2
s
V
R R M
range
400 to 2000
2500
to 3200
V
T
J
-
40
to 180
- 40 to 150
°C
Major Ratings and Characteristics
case style
B-8
SD600N/R SERIES
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
600A
Stud Version
Bulletin I2070/B
Features
Wide current range
High voltage ratings up to 3200V
High surge current capabilities
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Standard JEDEC types
SD600N/R Series
SD600N/R
35
Voltage
V
R R M
, maximum repetitive
V
R S M
, maximum non-
I
RRM
max.
Type number
Code
peak reverse voltage
repetitive peak rev. voltage
@ T
J
= T
J
max.
V
V
m A
04
400
500
08
800
900
12
1200
1300
16
1600
1700
20
2000
2100
25
2500
2600
28
2800
2900
32
3200
3300
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
I
F(AV)
Max. average forward current
600
600
A
180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature
92
54
°C
I
F(AV)
Max. average forward current
570
375
A
180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature
100
100
°C
I
F(RMS)
Max. RMS forward current
940
940
A
DC @ T
C
= 75°C (04 to 20), T
C
= 36°C (25 to 32)
I
FSM
Max. peak, one-cycle forward,
13000
10500
t = 10ms
No voltage
non-repetitive surge current
13600
11000
t = 8.3ms
reapplied
10900
8830
t = 10ms
100% V
RRM
11450
9250
t = 8.3ms
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
I
2
t
Maximum I
2
t for fusing
845
551
t = 10ms
No voltage
Initial T
J
= T
J
max.
772
503
t = 8.3ms
reapplied
598
390
t = 10ms
100% V
RRM
546
356
t = 8.3ms
reapplied
I
2
√
t
Maximum I
2
√
t for fusing
8450
5510
KA
2
√
s
t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
V
F(TO)1
Low level value of threshold
voltage
V
F(TO)2
High level value of threshold
voltage
r
f
1
Low level value of forward
slope resistance
r
f
2
High level value of forward
slope resistance
V
FM
Max. forward voltage drop
1.31
1.44
V
I
pk
= 1500A, T
J
= T
J
max, t
p
= 10ms sinusoidal wave
SD600N/R
04 to 20
25 to 32
Parameter
Units
Conditions
0.31
0.38
(I >
π
x I
F(AV)
),T
J
= T
J
max.
0.35
0.40
(16.7% x
π
x I
F(AV)
< I <
π
x I
F(AV)
), T
J
= T
J
max.
m
Ω
0.87
0.88
(I >
π
x I
F(AV)
),T
J
= T
J
max.
0.78
0.84
(16.7% x
π
x I
F(AV)
< I <
π
x I
F(AV)
), T
J
= T
J
max.
V
KA
2
s
A
Forward Conduction
SD600N/R Series
Parameter
Units
Conditions
SD600N/R
04 to 20
25 to 32
T
J
Max. junction operating temperature range
-40 to 180
-40 to 150
T
stg
Max. storage temperature range
-55 to 200
-55 to 200
R
thJC
Max. thermal resistance, junction to case
0.1
DC operation
R
thCS
Max. thermal resistance, case
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and
to heatsink
greased
T
Max. allowed mounting torque ±10%
50
Nm
Not lubricated threads
wt
Approximate weight
454
g
Case style
B - 8
See Outline Table
°C
0.04
K/W
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
180°
0.012
0.008
T
J
= T
J
max.
120°
0.014
0.014
90°
0.017
0.019
60°
0.025
0.026
30°
0.042
0.042
Conduction angle
Sinusoidal conduction
Rectangular conduction Units
Conditions
K/W
∆
R
thJC
Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence R
thJC
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
Ordering Information Table
1
2
3
4
5
6
Device Code
SD
60
0
N
32
P
S
C
8
7
1
-
Diode
2
-
Essential part number
3
-
0 = Standard recovery
4
-
N = Stud Normal Polarity (Cathode to Stud)
R = Stud Reverse Polarity (Anode to Stud)
5
-
Voltage code: Code x 100 = V
R R M
(See Voltage Ratings table)
6
-
P = Stud base B-8 3/4" 16UNF-2A
M = Stud base B-8 M24 X 1.5
7
-
S = Isolated lead with silicone sleeve
(Red = Reverse Polarity; Blue = Normal Polarity)
T = Threaded Top Terminal 3/8" 24UNF-2A
None = Non isolated lead
8
-
C = Ceramic Housing
NOTE: Available for rotating applications (Contact factory)
SD600N/R Series
Outlines Table
Case Style B-8
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
Case Style B-8 with top thread terminal 3/8"
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
26 (1.023) MAX.
10.5 (0.41) DIA.
12 (0.47) MIN.
38 (1.5)
DIA. MAX.
CERAMIC HOUSING
SW 45
C.S. 70mm
5(0.20) ± 0.3(0.01)
2
3/4"-16UNF-2A *
* FOR METRIC DEVICE: M24 x 1.5 - SCREW LENGTH — 21(0.83) MAX.
38 (1.5)
DIA. MAX.
CERAMIC HOUSING
SW 45
3/4"-16UNF-2A *
3/8"-24UNF-2A
17 (0.67) DIA.
* FOR METRIC DEVICE: M24 x 1.5 - SCREW LENGTH — 21(0.83) M
SD600N/R Series
20
40
60
80
100 120 140 160 180
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
1 K/W
R
= 0
.02
K
/W
- D
e
lta
R
th
SA
0.0
4 K
/W
0.0
8 K
/ W
0.1
K
/W
0.2
K/ W
0.4 K/
W
0.6 K
/ W
1.8 K/W
0
1 0 0
2 0 0
3 0 0
4 0 0
5 0 0
6 0 0
7 0 0
8 0 0
0
1 0 0
2 0 0
3 0 0
4 0 0
5 0 0
6 0 0
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
M
a
x
im
u
m
A
v
e
ra
g
e
F
o
rw
a
rd
P
o
w
e
r
L
o
s
s
(
W
)
Average Forward Current (A)
SD600N/ R Series
(400V to 2000V)
T = 180°C
J
Fig. 5 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Average Forward Current (A)
Conduction Angle
M
a
x
im
u
m
A
llo
w
abl
e
C
a
se
T
e
m
per
at
u
re
(
°C
)
SD600N/ R Series (2500V to 3200V)
R (DC) = 0.1 K/ W
thJC
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0
200
400
600
800
1000
30°
60°
90°
180°
DC
120°
Avera ge Forward Current (A)
Conduction Period
M
a
x
imu
m A
llo
w
a
b
le
C
a
se
T
em
pe
ra
tu
re
(
°C
)
SD600N/R Series (2500V to 3200V)
R (DC) = 0.1 K/ W
thJC
Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0
200
400
600
800
1000
30°
60°
90°
180°
DC
120°
Average Forward Current (A)
Conduction Period
M
a
x
im
u
m
A
llo
w
abl
e C
a
se
T
e
m
per
at
u
re (
°C
)
R (DC) = 0.1 K/ W
thJC
SD600N/R Series (400V to 2000V)
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Average Forward Current (A)
Conduction Angle
M
a
x
im
u
m
A
llo
w
abl
e C
a
se
T
e
m
p
e
rat
u
re
(
°C
)
R (DC) = 0.1 K/W
thJC
SD600N/ R Series (400V to 2000V)
SD600N/R Series
25
50
75
100
125
150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
1 K/ W
R
=
0.
02
K
/W
- D
elt
a R
th
SA
0.0
4 K
/W
0.0
6 K
/W
0.1
K/ W
0.2 K
/ W
0.4 K/W
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
M
a
x
im
u
m
A
v
e
ra
g
e
F
o
rw
a
rd
P
o
w
e
r
L
o
s
s
(
W
)
Average Forward Current (A)
SD600N/R Series
(2500V to 3200V)
T = 150°C
J
25
50
75
100
125
150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
1 K/W
R
= 0
.02
K/
W
- D
elta
R
th
SA
0.04
K/W
0.0
6 K
/ W
0.1 K
/ W
0.2 K
/W
0.4 K/W
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
M
a
x
im
u
m
A
v
e
ra
g
e
F
o
rw
a
rd
P
o
w
e
r
L
o
s
s
(
W
)
Average Forward Current (A)
SD600N/R Series
(2500V to 3200V)
T = 150°C
J
Fig. 7 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
20
40
60
80
100 120 140 160 180
Maximum Allowa ble Ambient Temp erature (°C)
1 K/W
R
=
0
.02
K
/ W
- D
e
lta
R
th
S
A
0.0
4 K
/W
0.0
8 K
/W
0.1
K/W
0.2 K
/ W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/ W
1.8 K/ W
0
1 0 0
2 0 0
3 0 0
4 0 0
5 0 0
6 0 0
7 0 0
8 0 0
9 0 0
1 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
0
2 0 0
4 0 0
6 0 0
8 0 0
1 0 0 0
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
M
a
x
im
u
m
A
v
e
ra
g
e
F
o
rw
a
rd
P
o
w
e
r
L
o
s
s
(
W
)
Average Forward Current (A)
SD600N/ R Series
(400V to 2000V)
T = 180°C
J
Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
SD600N/R Series
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
1
10
100
Number Of Equal Amp litud e Ha lf Cycle Current Pulses (N)
P
eak
H
a
lf
S
in
e
W
a
v
e
F
o
rw
ar
d
C
u
rr
e
n
t (
A
)
Initial T = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
SD600N/ R Series
(2500V to 3200V)
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V App lied Following Surge.
RRM
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
0.01
0.1
1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Pe
a
k
H
a
lf
S
ine W
a
v
e
F
o
rw
ar
d
C
u
rr
ent
(
A
)
Initial T = 150 °C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
J
RRM
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
SD600N/R Series
(2500V to 3200V)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
100
1000
10000
0
1
2
3
4
T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
In
st
a
n
ta
neous
F
o
rw
a
rd C
u
rr
e
nt
(
A
)
T = 180°C
J
SD600N/R Series
(400V to 2000V)
100
1000
10000
0
1
2
3
4
5
T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous Forwa rd Voltag e (V)
In
st
a
n
ta
n
eous
F
o
rw
a
rd
C
u
rr
e
n
t (
A
)
T = 150°C
J
SD600N/ R Series
(2500V to 3200V)
Fig. 13 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 14 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 11 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 12 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
1