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12F(R) Series

Standard Recovery Diodes

(Stud Version), 12 A

Vishay High Power Products

Note

Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics

Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics

Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics

ΔR

CONDUCTION ANGLE

SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION

RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION

TEST CONDITIONS

UNITS

180°

0.33

0.26

K/W

120°

0.41

0.44

90°

0.53

0.58

60°

0.78

0.81

30°

1.28

1.29

140

150

160

170

180

0

2

4

6

8

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30°

60°

90°

120° 180°

Conduction Angle

Average Forward Current (A)

12F(R) Series

R

(DC) = 2.0 K/W

thJC

130

140

150

160

170

180

04

8

12

16

20

DC

30°

60°

90°

120°

180°

Conduction Period

Average Forward Current (A)

12F(R) Series

R

(DC) = 2.0 K/W

thJC

025

50

75

100

Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)

R

= 8

K/W

- D

elta

R

thS

A

6

K/W

10

K/W

12

K/W

15 K

/W

20 K/W

30 K/W

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

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10

12

14

Average Forward Current (A)

RMS Limit

Conduction Angle

180°

120°

90°

60°

30°

12F(R) Series

T = 175°C

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