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Standard Recovery Diodes
(Stud Version), 12 A
12F(R) Series
Vishay High Power Products
FEATURES
High surge current capability
Stud cathode and stud anode version
Wide current range
Types up to 1200 V VRRM
RoHS compliant
Designed and qualified for industrial and consumer level
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Battery charges
Converters
Power supplies
Machine tool controls
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Note
(1) Avalanche version only available from VRRM 400 V to 1200 V
PRODUCT SUMMARY
IF(AV) 12 A
DO-203AA (DO-4)
RoHS
COMPLIANT
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
IF(AV)
12 A
TC 144 °C
IF(RMS) 19 A
IFSM
50 Hz 265 A
60 Hz 280
I2t50 Hz 351 A2s
60 Hz 320
VRRM Range 100 to 1200 V
TJ- 65 to 175 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE
NUMBER
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM
REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM
NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK VOLTAGE
V
VR(BR), MINIMUM
AVALANCHE
VOLTAGE
V (1)
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ = 175 °C
mA
12F(R)
10 100 150 -
12
20 200 275 -
40 400 500 500
60 600 725 750
80 800 950 950
100 1000 1200 1150
120 1200 1400 1350
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Note
(1) Available only for avalanche version, all other parameters the same as 12F
FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average forward current
at case temperature IF(AV) 180° conduction, half sine wave 12 A
144 °C
Maximum RMS forward current IF(RMS) 19 A
Maximum on-repetitive peak
reverse power PR(1) 10 µs square pulse, TJ = TJ maximum 7 K/W
Maximum peak, one-cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current IFSM
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
initial TJ = TJ maximum
265
A
t = 8.3 ms 280
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
225
t = 8.3 ms 235
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
351
A2s
t = 8.3 ms 320
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
250
t = 8.3 ms 226
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t t = 0.1 to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 3510 A2s
Low level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)1 (16.7 % x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 0.77 V
High level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)2 (I > π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 0.97
Low level value of forward
slope resistance rf1 (16.7 % x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 10.70
mΩ
High level value of forward
slope resistance rf2 (I > π x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 6.20
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM Ipk = 38 A, TJ = 25 °C, tp = 400 µs rectangular wave 1.26 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction operating
temperature range TJ- 65 to 175 °C
Maximum storage temperature range TStg - 65 to 200
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case RthJC DC operation 2
K/W
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink RthCS Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.5
Allowable mounting torque
Not lubricated threads 1.5 + 0 - 10 % N · m
13 lbf · in
Lubricated threads 1.2 + 0 - 10 % N · m
10 lbf · in
Approximate weight 7g
0.25 oz.
Case style See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet DO-203AA (DO-4)
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Note
The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
ΔRthJC CONDUCTION
CONDUCTION ANGLE SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
180° 0.33 0.26
TJ = TJ maximum K/W
120° 0.41 0.44
90° 0.53 0.58
60° 0.78 0.81
30° 1.28 1.29
140
150
160
170
180
0 2 4 6 8 101214
30° 60° 90° 120° 180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
12F(R) Series
R (DC) = 2.0 K/W
thJC
130
140
150
160
170
180
048121620
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
12F(R) Series
R (DC) = 2.0 K/W
thJC
0255075100
Maximum Allowable Ambient TemperatureC)
R=8K/W-DeltaR
thSA
6K
/W
10K/W
12K
/W
15K/W
20K/W
30K/W
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
02468101214
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
12F(R) Series
T = 17C
J
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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
Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
0255075100
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R=6K/W-DeltaR
thS
A
8K/W
10K/W
12K/W
15K/W
20K/W
30K/W
0
4
8
12
16
20
0 4 8 121620
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Period
12F(R) Series
T = 175°C
J
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
110100
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
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
Peak Hal f Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
12F(R) Series
Initial T = 175°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
RRM
J
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Maxi mum Non Repetitive Surge Current
1
10
100
1000
0123456
T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
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)
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (K/W)
12F(R) Series
Steady State Value
R = 2.0 K/W
(DC Operation)
thJC
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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
1- Current rating: Code = IF(AV)
2- F = Standard device
3- None = Stud normal polarity (cathode to stud)
R = Stud reverse polarity (anode to stud)
4- Voltage code x 10 = VRRM (see Voltage Ratings table)
5-None = Stud base DO-203AA (DO-4) 10-32UNF-2A
M = Stud base DO-203AA (DO-4) M5 x 0.8
(not available for avalanche diodes)
Device code
51324
12 F R 120 M
LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensions http://www.vishay.com/doc?95311
Document Number: 95311 For technical questions, contact: indmodules@vishay.com www.vishay.com
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DO-203AA (DO-4)
Outline Dimensions
Vishay Semiconductors
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)
3.30 (0.13)
4.00 (0.16)
5.50 (0.22) MIN.
10.20 (0.40)
MAX.
11.50 (0.45)
10.70 (0.42)
10/32" UNF-2A
For metric devices: M5 x 0.8
0.8 ± 0.1
(0.03 ± 0.004)
R 0.40
R (0.02)
Ø 6.8 (0.27)
Ø 1.80 ± 0.20
(Ø 0.07 ± 0.01)
3.50 (0.14)
20.30 (0.80) MAX.
11 (0.43)
2
+ 0.3
0
(0.08 )
+ 0.01
0
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