Rectify Auto Applications with Vishay

By Chad Cox

Production Editor

Embedded Computing Design

June 26, 2023

News

Image Credit: Vishay

Malvern, Pennsylvania. Delivering an impressive high current rating of up to 5A, Vishay is now incorporating four new 200 V FRED Pt ultrafast rectifiers within the DFN3820A package. The series includes the 1 A VS-1EAH02xM3, 2 A VS-2EAH02xM3, 3 A VS-3EAH02xM3, and 5 A VS-5EAH02xM3, and individually available in Vishay Automotive Grade, AEC-Q101 qualified versions.

Vishay inaugurated the DFN3820A highlighting a minute footprint of 3.8 mm by 2.0 mm with a height of just 0.88 mm. The design aids semiconductors in maximizing PCB space. Advanced thermal performance is created by a copper mass design and an advanced die placement technology delivering higher current ratings for applications.

When juxtaposed with the SMP (DO-220AA) package and form factor, the four new solutions support a 12 % lower profile surpassing twice the current rating and offer an equal or additional current than larger devices in general SMB (DO-214AA) and SMC (DO-214AB) packages, as well as the eSMP series SlimSMA (DO-221AC), SlimSMAW (DO-221AD), and SMPC (TO-2778A).

The rectifiers deliver reverse leakage current down to 1 μA with operating temperatures running between -55 °C to +175 °C. Efficiency is boosted with low forward voltage drop down to 0.71 V. Wettable flanks of the DFN3820A package enables automatic optical inspection (AOI) which eliminates the need for an X-ray inspection.

Highlights include MSL moisture sensitivity level of 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum peak of 260 °C and are RoHS-compliant and halogen-free with its matte tin-plated leads meeting the JESD 201 class 2 whisker test.

Automotive applications include but are not limited to:

  • ECU
  • ADAS
  • Lidar
  • ABS
  • BMS
  • EV

For more information, visit vishay.com.

Chad Cox. Production Editor, Embedded Computing Design, has responsibilities that include handling the news cycle, newsletters, social media, and advertising. Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature.

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