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Base
cathode
2
13
Cathode Anode
High Voltage, Input Rectifier Diode, 40 A
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
I
F(AV)
V
R
V
at I
F
F
I
FSM
T
max. 150 °C
J
Package TO-247AC 2L
Circuit configuration Single
800 V to 1200 V
40 A
1.1 V
475 A
VS-40EPS..-M3 Series
Vishay Semiconductors
FEATURES
• Very low forward voltage drop
• 150 °C max. operating junction temperature
• Glass passivated pellet chip junction
• Designed and qualified according to
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
APPLICATIONS
• Input rectification
• Vishay Semiconductors switches and output rectifiers
DESCRIPTION
High voltage rectifiers optimized for very low forward
voltage drop with moderate leakage.
These devices are intended for use in main rectification
(single or three phase bridge).
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JEDEC
-JESD 47
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which are available in identical package outlines
Available
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTICS VALUES UNITS
I
F(AV)
V
I
FSM
V
T
RRM
F
J
Sinusoidal waveform 40 A
Range 800/1200 V
475 A
40 A, TJ = 25 °C 1.1 V
-40 to +150 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
PART NUMBER
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
, MAXIMUM
V
RRM
V
VS-40EPS08-M3 800 900
VS-40EPS12-M3 1200 1300
V
, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
RSM
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
I
RRM
AT 150 °C
mA
1
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average forward current I
Maximum peak one cycle
non-repetitive surge current
2
Maximum I
Maximum I
t for fusing I2t
2
√t for fusing I2√t t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 11 310 A2√s
F(AV)
I
FSM
TC = 105 °C, 180° conduction half sine wave 40
10 ms sine pulse, rated V
applied 400
RRM
10 ms sine pulse, no voltage reapplied 475
10 ms sine pulse, rated V
applied 800
RRM
10 ms sine pulse, no voltage reapplied 1131
A
2
s
A
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135
140
145
150
130
125
120
115
110
105
100
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
45403530252015105
0
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
VS-40EPS.. Series
R
thJC
(DC) = 0.6 K/W
Conduction angle
Ø
VS-40EPS..-M3 Series
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum forward voltage drop V
Forward slope resistance r
Threshold voltage V
Maximum reverse leakage current I
FM
F(TO)
RM
20 A, TJ = 25 °C 1.0
= 25 °C 1.1
J
= Rated V
V
= 150 °C 1.0
J
R
t
40 A, T
TJ = 150 °C
TJ = 25 °C
T
THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction and storrage
temperature range
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to ambient
Typical thermal resistance,
case to heatsink
Approximate weight
Mounting torque
Marking device
minimum 6 (5)
maximum 12 (10)
T
, T
J
Stg
R
DC operation 0.6
thJC
40
R
thJA
R
thCS
Mounting surface, flat, smooth, and greased 0.2
Case style TO-247AC 2L 40EPS08
Case style TO-247AC modified 40EPS12
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V
7.16 mΩ
0.74 V
RRM
0.1
-40 to +150 °C
6g
0.21 oz.
mA
°C/W
kgf · cm
(lbf · in)
Fig. 1 - Current Rating Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Rating Characteristics
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150
140
130
120
30°
Temperture (°C)
110
Maximum Allowable Case
100
0
VS-40EPS.. Series
R
(DC) = 0.6 K/W
thJC
Ø
Conduction period
60°
90°
120°
180°
2010 30 40 50 60
DC
70
Average Forward Current (A)
2
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0
10
15
20
25
35
30
40
45
50
55
60
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
V
FM
- Forward Voltage Drop (V)
5
40353025201510
0
RMS limit
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
VS-40EPS.. Series
T
J
= 150 °C
Conduction angle
Ø
40
30
50
60
70
80
20
10
0
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
70605040302010
0
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
VS-40EPS.. Series
T
J
= 150°C
Ø
Conduction period
1
100
10
1000
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
0.5 2.0 2.51.51.0
3.0
0
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 150 °C
VS-40EPS.. Series
400
450
500
350
300
250
200
150
100
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (S)
0.1 1.00.01
Maximum non-repetitive surge current
VS-40EPS.. Series
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated V
RRM
reapplied
versus pulse train duration.
VS-40EPS..-M3 Series
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Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
1
0.1
- Transient Thermal
Impedance (°C/W)
thJC
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0.001 0.01 0.1 1
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Fig. 5 - Forward Voltage Drop Chacteristics
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Steady state value:
(DC operation)
D = 0.50
D = 0.33
D = 0.25
Single pulse
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D = 0.17
D = 0.08
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 7 - Thermal Impedance Z
3
VS-40EPS.. Series
Characteristics
thJC
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