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PD3S160
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Figure 1 Forward Power Dissipation
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Figure 2 Typical Forward Characteristics
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Figure 3 Typical Reverse Characteristics
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Figure 4 Total Capacitance vs. Reverse Voltage
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Figure 5 Forward Current Derating Curve
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Figure 6 Operating Temperature Derating
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