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Document Number: 93487

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Revision: 29-Sep-08

12F(R) Series

(Stud Version), 12 A

Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics

Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

025

50

75

100

Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)

R

= 6

K/W

- D

elta

R

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A

8 K/W

10 K

/W

12 K/W

15 K

/W

20 K/W

30 K/W

0

4

8

12

16

20

0

4

8

121620

DC

180°

120°

90°

60°

30°

Average Forward Current (A)

RMS Limit

Conduction Period

12F(R) Series

T = 175°C

J

100

125

150

175

200

225

250

110

100

Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)

12F(R) Series

Initial T = 175°C

@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s

@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s

J

At Any Rated Load Condition And With

Rated V

Applied Following Surge.

RRM

100

125

150

175

200

225

250

275

0.01

0.1

1

Pulse Train Duration (s)

12F(R) Series

Initial T = 175°C

No Voltage Reapplied

Rated V

Reapplied

RRM

J

Versus Pulse Train Duration.

Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current

1

10

100

1000

012

3

4

5

6

T = 25°C

J

Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

12F(R) Series

T = 175°C

J

0.1

1

10

0.001

0.01

0.1

1

10

Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)

12F(R) Series

Steady State Value

R

= 2.0 K/W

(DC Operation)

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