Datasheet
VS-40EPF0.PbF Series, VS-40EPF0.-M3 Series
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Fig. 1 - Current Rating Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Current Rating Characteristics
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
150
0
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
5
100
10 45
120
130
110
15
25
140
35
20
Conduction angle
40EPF.. Series
R
thJC
(DC) = 0.6 K/W
90
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
4030
Ø
150
030
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
50
110
70
120
10 20
130
140
40EPF.. Series
R
thJC
(DC) = 0.6 K/W
Ø
Conduction period
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
DC
100
90
6040
10
0
60
0
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
25
40
40
50
30
10 155
20
Conduction angle
40EPF.. Series
T
J
= 150 °C
RMS limit
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
30
20
35
Ø
10
0
80
0
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
40
70
20
10 30
30
60
20
50
70
50
RMS limit
Ø
Conduction period
40EPF.. Series
T
J
= 150 °C
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
DC
6040
450
1 10 100
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle
Current Pulses (N)
200
100
150
250
At any rated load condition and with
rated V
RRM
applied following surge.
Initial T
J
= 150 °C
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
40EPF.. Series
350
300
400
150
0.01 0.1
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
300
100
200
250
400
500
1
40EPF.. Series
Maximum non-repetitive surge current
versus pulse train duration.
Initial T
J
= 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated V
RRM
reapplied
350
450










