Output Diode Withstands High Heat At High Speeds

With a maximum operational temperature of as high as 175¡C, the 70CRU02 output diode exhibits a reverse recovery time of 26 ns at its full-rated current of 70A. Rated for operation at 200V, the diode is earmarked for applications such as welding equipment, switch-mode power supplies, and power conversion products. Most applications employing the component allow snubber circuits to be minimized or eliminated completely. Offered in a TO-218 package, the output diode also features an IF of 35A per leg, VF of 0.9V, and a di/dt of 200 A/µs. Price is $1.03 each/1,000. INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER, El Segundo, CA. (310) 252-7105.