Bulletin PD-20577 rev.

D 08/01

20L15T
20L15TS
SCHOTTKY RECTIFIER 20 Amps

Major Ratings and Characteristics Description/Features

The Schottky rectifier module has been optimized for ultra low
Characteristics Values Units forward voltage drop specifically for the OR-ing of parallel power
supplies. The proprietary barrier technology allows for reliable
IF(AV) Rectangular 20 A operation up to 125 °C junction temperature. Typical
waveform applications are in parallel switching power supplies,
converters, reverse battery protection, and redundant power
VRRM 15 V subsystems.
125°C TJ operation (VR < 5V)
IFSM @ tp = 5 µs sine 700 A
Single diode configuration
Optimized for OR-ing applications
VF @ 19 Apk, TJ=125°C 0.25 V
Ultra low forward voltage drop
( Typical)
Guard ring for enhanced ruggedness and long term
TJ range - 55 to 125 °C reliability
High purity, high temperature epoxy encapsulation for
enhanced mechanical strength and moisture resistance

Case Styles

20L15T 20L15TS

Base Base
Cathode Cathode
2

1 3 1 3
Cathode Anode N/C Anode

TO-220AC D2PAK

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Voltage Ratings
Part number Values
VR Max. DC Reverse Voltage (V) @ TJ = 100 °C
15
VRWM Max. Working Peak Reverse Voltage (V) @ TJ = 100 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameters Values Units Conditions
IF(AV) Max. Average Forward Current 20 A 50% duty cycle @ TC = 85°C, rectangular wave form
* See Fig. 5
IFSM Max. Peak One Cycle Non-Repetitive 700 5µs Sine or 3µs Rect. pulse Following any rated
A load condition and with
Surge Current * See Fig. 7 330 10ms Sine or 6ms Rect. pulse rated VRRM applied
EAS Non-Repetitive Avalanche Energy 10 mJ TJ = 25 °C, IAS = 2 Amps, L = 6 mH

IAR Repetitive Avalanche Current 2 A Current decaying linearly to zero in 1 µsec

Frequency limited by TJ max. VA = 1.5 x VR typical

Electrical Specifications
Parameters Values Units Conditions
Typ. Max.
VFM Forward Voltage Drop - 0.41 V @ 19A TJ = 25 °C
* See Fig. 1 (1) - 0.52 V @ 40A
0.25 0.33 V @ 19A
TJ = 125 °C
0.37 0.50 V @ 40A
IRM Reverse Leakage Current - 10 mA TJ = 25 °C
VR = rated VR
* See Fig. 2 (1) - 600 mA TJ = 100 °C
VF(TO) Threshold Voltage 0.182 V TJ = TJ max.
rt Forward Slope Resistance 7.6 mΩ
CT Max. Junction Capacitance - 2000 pF VR = 5VDC, (test signal range 100Khz to 1Mhz) 25°C
LS Typical Series Inductance 8 - nH Measured lead to lead 5mm from package body
dv/dt Max. Voltage Rate of Change 10,000 V/ µs
(Rated VR)
(1) Pulse Width < 300µs, Duty Cycle <2%
Thermal-Mechanical Specifications
Parameters Values Units Conditions
TJ Max. Junction Temperature Range -55 to 125 °C
Tstg Max. Storage Temperature Range -55 to 150 °C
RthJC Max. Thermal Resistance 1.5 °C/W DCoperation * See Fig. 4
Junction to Case
RthCS Typical Thermal Resistance 0.50 °C/W Mounting surface , smooth and greased
Case to Heatsink For TO-220
RthJA Max. Thermal Resistance 40 °C/W DC operation
Junction to Ambient For D2Pak
wt Approximate Weight 2 (0.07) g (oz.)
T MountingTorque Min. 6 (5) Kg-cm Non-lubricated threads
Max. 12 (10) (Ibf-in)

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1 00 0 10 0 0

T J = 100 C

Reverse C urren t - I R (m A)
100
75 C

50 C
10

25 C
Instan ta n eo us Forw ard C ur ren t - I F (A )

1
100

0 .1
0 3 6 9 12 15
Reverse V oltag e - V R (V )
Fig. 2 - Typical Values of Reverse Current
Vs. Reverse Voltage
1 00 0 0

T J = 12 5 C
Jun ction C a pa cita n ce - C T (pF)

10
TJ = 7 5 C T J = 25 C

TJ = 2 5 C

1 0 00

1 100
0 0 .2 0 .4 0.6 0.8 1 1 .2 1.4 1 .6 0 5 10 15 20
Forw a rd V olta ge D rop - V FM (V ) Reverse V olta ge - VR (V )
Fig. 1 - Maximum Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics Fig. 3 - Typical Junction Capacitance
Vs. Reverse Voltage
10
Th erm a l Im pedance Z thJC ( C /W )

1 D = 0 .75
D = 0 .50
D = 0 .33
D = 0 .25 PD M
D = 0 .2 0

t1
0 .1
t2
Sin gle Pu lse Notes:
(Therm a l Resista n ce)
1. D uty factor D = t 1/ t 2
2. Peak T J = P D M x Z thJC+ T C
0 .0 1
0.00 00 1 0 .00 0 1 0 .0 01 0.0 1 0 .1 1 10 100
t 1 , Re ctan g ular Pu lse D ura tio n (Seco nd s)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics

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1 00 14
D = 0.20
Allow a b le Ca se Te m pera t ure - ( C )

12 D = 0.25
95

A vera ge Pow er Loss - (W a tts)

D = 0.33
D = 0.50
10 D = 0.75
90
8 RM S Lim it
85 Squa re w ave (D = 0.50) DC
6
80
4

75
2
se e no te ( 2)
70 0
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
A vera ge Forw ard C urren t - I F(AV) (A) A vera ge Forw a rd C urren t - I F(AV) (A)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Allowable Case Temperature Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Vs. Average Forward Current

1000
Non-Repetitive Surge C urrent - I FSM (A)

At An y Rated Load C ond ition

An d W ith Rated V RRM Ap plied
Follow in g Surg e

100
10 100 1000 10000
Sq uare W ave Pulse D uration - t p (m icrosec)
Fig. 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

H IG H -SPE ED
D UT IRFP460 SW ITC H

FREE-W HE EL
Rg = 25 ohm V d = 25 V olt
D IO D E +

C UR RE N T 40H FL40S02
M O N ITO R

Fig. 8 - Unclamped Inductive Test Circuit

(2) Formula used: TC = TJ - (Pd + PdREV) x RthJC ;

Pd = Forward Power Loss = IF(AV) x VFM @ (IF(AV) / D) (see Fig. 6);
PdREV = Inverse Power Loss = VR1 x IR (1 - D); IR @ VR1 = 80% rated VR

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Outline Table
4.69 (0.18)
10.16 (0.40)
REF. 4.20 (0.16)
1.32 (0.05)

6.47 (0.25) 1.22 (0.05)

15.49 (0.61)
93° 6.18 (0.24)
14.73 (0.58) 5.28 (0.21)
2.61 (0.10)
2.32 (0.09) 4.78 (0.19)

8.89 (0.35) 0.55 (0.02)

REF. 0.46 (0.02)
1.40 (0.055)
3X
1.14 (0.045) 0.93 (0.37) MINIMUM RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT
Base 2X
0.69 (0.27)
Cathode 11.43 (0.45)
2

1 3
4.57 (0.18)
8.89 (0.35)
4.32 (0.17)
2 17.78 (0.70)
1 3 0.61 (0.02) MAX.
N/C Anode
5.08 (0.20) REF. 3.81 (0.15)

2.08 (0.08)
Conform to JEDEC outline D2Pak (SMD-220) 2X
2.54 (0.10)
Dimensions in millimeters and (inches) 2X

Tape & Reel Information

TRR

1.60 (0.063)
1.50 (0.059)
1.60 (0.063)
4.10 (0.161) DIA.
1.50 (0.059)
3.90 (0.153) 0.368 (0.0145)
0.342 (0.0135)
FEED DIR ECTION
1.85 (0.073) 11.60 (0.457)
1.65 (0.065)
11.40 (0.449)
24.30 (0.957)
15.42 (0.609)
23.90 (0.941)
TRL 15.22 (0.601)

1.75 (0.069)
DIA.
10.90 (0.429) 1.25 (0.049)
4.72 (0.186)
10.70 (0.421) 16.10 (0.634) 4.52 (0.178)
15.90 (0.626)

FEED DIRECTION

13.50 (0.532) 26.40 (1.039)

12.80 (0.504) DIA. 24.40 (0.961)

SMD-220 Tape & Reel

When ordering, indicate the part
number, part orientation, and the
quantity. Quantities are in multiples
of 800 pieces per reel for both
60 (2.362) TRL and TRR.
360 (14.173)
D IA . MIN .
DIA. MAX.

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

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Outline Table

10.54 (0.41)
1.32 (0.05)
MAX. 3.78 (0.15)
DIA. 1.22 (0.05)
3.54 (0.14)
6.48 (0.25)
2.92 (0.11) 6.23 (0.24)
15.24 (0.60)
2.54 (0.10)
14.84 (0.58)
TERM 2
2°
1 3

14.09 (0.55) 3.96 (0.16)

13.47 (0.53) 3.55 (0.14) 0.10 (0.004)

2.04 (0.080) MAX.

1.40 (0.05) 2.89 (0.11)
Base
1.15 (0.04) 2.64 (0.10) Cathode
0.94 (0.04)
0.69 (0.03)

1 3 0.61 (0.02) MAX.

4.57 (0.18)
1 3
4.32 (0.17) Cathode Anode

5.08 (0.20) REF.

Conform to JEDEC outline TO-220AC

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

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.

IR WORLD HEADQUARTERS: 233 Kansas St., El Segundo, California 90245, USA Tel: (310) 252-7105
TAC Fax: (310) 252-7309
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