Description

This article is about R1560P2, an electronic component model that belongs to the diodes and rectifiers category. The device is a Stealth™ diode optimized for low loss performance in high-frequency hard-switched applications. The device exhibits a low reverse recovery current and exceptionally soft recovery under typical operating conditions. The article covers the general description, features, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of the R1560P2 model.

Specifications and features

• Soft Recovery: tb / ta > 1.2
• Fast Recovery: trr < 30ns
• Operating Temperature: 175°C
• Reverse Voltage: 600V
• Avalanche Energy Rated

Application Scenarios

The R1560P2 model is intended to be used as a free-wheeling or boost diode in power supplies and other power switching applications. The device is ideal for use in switch mode power supplies, hard-switched PFC boost diodes, UPS free-wheeling diodes, motor drive FWD, SMPS FWD, and snubber diodes.

Comparison

• The R1560P2 exhibits low loss performance in high-frequency hard-switched applications.
• The device exhibits a low reverse recovery current and exceptionally soft recovery under typical operating conditions, minimizing ringing and expanding the range of conditions under which the diode may be operated without the use of additional snubber circuitry.
• The soft recovery reduces loss in switching transistors.
• The device is ideal for use in switch mode power supplies, hard-switched PFC boost diodes, UPS free-wheeling diodes, motor drive FWD, SMPS FWD, and snubber diodes.
• The R1560P2 operates at a temperature of up to 175°C.

• The R1560P2 is limited by a reverse voltage of 600V.