This is a document from 1998 that describes the standard recovery doublers and center taps produced by Semtech Corp. The product models include SCDA05 to SCDA6, SCNA05 to SCNA6, and SCPA05 to SCPA6. The document provides information about the features and characteristics of these products.
This Semtech datasheet provides quick reference data for the Standard Recovery medium‑current center‑tap rectifier assemblies, covering the SCDA, SCNA and SCPA series. It lists key electrical characteristics such as forward voltage drop, reverse leakage current, and absolute maximum ratings for each part number.
Mechanical information includes dimensions and thermal impedance, while the electrical section details forward voltage, reverse voltage, and operating temperature ranges. The document also includes typical forward voltage versus current curves and transient thermal impedance characteristics.
| Forward voltage drop | 50 V‑600 V |
|---|---|
| Reverse leakage current | I15A |
| Maximum reverse voltage (Aluminum case) | 10 pA |
| Maximum thermal impedance | 4 °C/W |
| Maximum rectified current (SCDA05) | 50 A |
| Maximum rectified current (SCDA1) | 100 A |
| Maximum rectified current (SCDA2) | 200 A |
| Maximum rectified current (SCDA4) | 400 A |
| Maximum rectified current (SCDA6) | 600 A |
| Operating temperature range | -95 °C to +150 °C |
The forward voltage drop is specified between 50 V and 600 V.
They are rated to operate from –95 °C up to +150 °C.
The maximum thermal impedance is 4 °C/W.