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Milarepa

Part Number: TIDA-00443

Hi,

In section 4.2.4, the VF_bridge per element is taken as 0.85 V for loss calculation. Could you please let me know from where this information is obtained. In the datasheet of GBJ1508, it is only mentioned that VF_bridge per element at IF = 7.5 A DC is 1.05 V. We need the VF_bridge per element at an IF = 4.34 A for calculating loss.

Thanks and regards,

Milarepa

over 1 year ago

0 Jenson over 1 year ago

TI__Intellectual 2125 points

Hi, Milarepa

Below is the graph of VF of MCC’s GJB1508, VF is close to 0.85V, you may use 0.9V if you want to have more margin.

Thanks

Jenson

0 Milarepa over 1 year ago in reply to Jenson

Expert 1670 points

Hi Jenson,

Thank you very much for the reply.

4.34 A is the average forward current, not instantaneous. So, is it that the diode voltage drop also varies when sinusoidal current passes through the diode and 0,85 V is the average voltage drop across it.

+1 Hely Zhang over 1 year ago in reply to Milarepa

TI__Prodigy 570 points

Hi, Milarepa

Yes, 4.34A is the average value of the rectified DC current, and we use simultaneous voltage drop at average current to simplify the calculation. If you really wan to calculate the exact power loss, suggest to calculate integral of simultaneous current multiply simultaneous diode voltage drop.

Thanks

Hely

0 Milarepa over 1 year ago in reply to Hely Zhang

Expert 1670 points

Thank you very much for the clarification.

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