Datasheet

VS-40EPS..PbF Series, VS-40EPS..-M3 Series
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Fig. 1 - Current Rating Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Rating Characteristics
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum forward voltage drop V
FM
20 A, T
J
= 25 °C 1.0
V
40 A, T
J
= 25 °C 1.1
Forward slope resistance r
t
T
J
= 150 °C
7.16 m
Threshold voltage V
F(TO)
0.74 V
Maximum reverse leakage current I
RM
T
J
= 25 °C
V
R
= Rated V
RRM
0.1
mA
T
J
= 150 °C 1.0
THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction and storrage 
temperature range
T
J
, T
Stg
-40 to 150 °C
Maximum thermal resistance, 
junction to case
R
thJC
DC operation 0.6
°C/W
Maximum thermal resistance, 
junction to ambient
R
thJA
40
Typical thermal resistance, 
case to heatsink
R
thCS
Mounting surface, flat, smooth and greased 0.2
Approximate weight
6g
0.21 oz.
Mounting torque
minimum 6 (5)
kgf · cm
(lbf · in)
maximum 12 (10)
Marking device Case style TO-247AC modified (JEDEC)
40EPS08
40EPS12
95
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
130
140
150
120
110
100
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperture (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
2010 30 40 50 60
70
0
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
VS-40EPS.. Series
R
thJC
(DC) = 0.6 K/W
Ø
Conduction period