# Fast / Ultrafast Diode, 1.2 kV, 20 A, Single, 1.25 V, 95 ns, 475 A ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:1838810/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/40EPF12PBF/fast-ultrafast-diode-12-kv-20-a-single-125-v-95-ns **SKU**: 40EPF12PBF **Manufacturer**: VISHAY **Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Diodes & Rectifiers || Fast & Ultrafast Recovery Rectifier Diodes **Price**: €3.5300 **Stock**: 10+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | No. Of Pins | 3 Pin | | Product Range | 40EPF | | Diode Case Style | TO-247AC | | Diode Configuration | Single | | Forward Voltage Max | 1.25V | | Forward Surge Current | 475A | | Reverse Recovery Time | 95ns | | Average Forward Current | 20A | | Operating Temperature Max | 150°C | | Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1.2kV | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:1838810/) Bulletin I2129 rev. A 06/98 ## **R** Series 40EPF.. HV ## FAST SOFT RECOVERY RECTIFIER DIODE ## **Description/Features** V < 1.25V @ 20A F t = 95 ns rr V RRM 1000 to 1200V The 40EPF.. fast soft recovery **R** rectifier series has been optimized for combined short reverse recovery time and low forward voltage drop. The glass passivation ensures stable reliable operation in the most severe temperature and power cycling conditions. Typical applications are both: - output rectification and freewheeling in inverters, choppers and converters and input rectifications where severe restrictions on conducted EMI should be met. ## **Major Ratings and Characteristics** |**Characteristics**|**40EPF..**|**Units**| |---|---|---| |IF(AV) Sinusoidal waveform|40|A| |VRRM|1000 to 1200|V| |IFSM|475|A| |VF
@ 20 A, TJ= 25°C|1.25|V| |trr
@ 1A, - 100A/µs|95|ns| |TJ|- 40 to 150|°C| ## **Package Outline** **==> picture [87 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
TO-247AC (Modified)
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1 ## 40EPF.. HV UIET **IR** Series Bulletin I2129 rev. A 06/98 ## Voltage Ratings |Voltage Ratings|||| |---|---|---|---| |Part Number|VRRM, maximum
peak reverse voltage
V|VRSM , maximum non repetitive
peak reverse voltage
V|IRRM
150°C
mA| |40EPF10|1000|1100|10| |40EPF12|1200|1300|| ## Absolute Maximum Ratings |Absolute Maximum Ratings|||| |---|---|---|---| |Parameters|40EPF..|Units|Conditions| |IF(AV) Max. Average Forward Current|40|A|@ TC= 105° C, 180° conduction half sine wave| |IFSM
Max. Peak One Cycle Non-Repetitive
Surge Current|400|A|10ms Sine pulse, rated VRRM applied| ||475||10ms Sine pulse, no voltage reapplied| |I2t
Max. I2t for fusing|800|A2s|10ms Sine pulse, rated VRRM applied| ||1131||10ms Sine pulse, no voltage reapplied| |I2√t
Max. I2√t for fusing|11310|A2√s|t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied| ## Electrical Specifications |Electrical Specifications||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Parameters|40EPF..|Units|Conditions|| |VFM
Max. Forward Voltage Drop|1.4|V|@ 40A, TJ= 25°C|| |rt
Forward slope resistance|6.82|mΩ|TJ= 125°C|| |VF(TO) Threshold voltage|0.94|V||| |IRM
Max. Reverse Leakage Current|0.1|mA|TJ= 25 °C|VR= rated VRRM| ||10||TJ= 150 °C|| ## Recovery Characteristics |Recovery Characteristics
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|||| 2 ## 40EPF.. HV **R** Series Bulletin I2129 rev. A 06/98 ## Thermal-Mechanical Specifications |Parameters|40EPF..|Units|Conditions| |---|---|---|---| |TJ
Max. Junction Temperature Range|Max. Junction Temperature Range
- 40 to 150|°C|| |Tstg
Max. Storage Temperature Range|Max. Storage Temperature Range
- 40 to 150|°C|| |RthJC Max. Thermal Resistance Junction
to Case|Max. Thermal Resistance Junction
0.6|°C/W|DC operation| |RthJA Max. Thermal Resistance Junction
to Ambient|Max. Thermal Resistance Junction
40|°C/W|| |RthCS Typical Thermal Resistance, Case to
Heatsink|Typical Thermal Resistance, Case to
0.2|°C/W|Mounting surface , smooth and greased| |wt
Approximate Weight|6 (0.21)|g (oz.)|| |T
Mounting Torque
Min.
Max.|6 (5)|Kg-cm
(Ibf-in)|| ||Max.
12 (10)||| |Case Style|TO-247AC||JEDEC (Modified)| **==> picture [163 x 351] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
150
40EPF.. Series
140 R (DC) = 0.6 °C/WthJC
130 | ASS
120 ShANNG
Conduction Angle
110 SRUNNS
100
90 SRNENNNGE 30°
60°
80 So H 90° HA
120°
70 || en
180°
P| TAL |
60 Pt] ety LE |
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Rating Characteristics
70
180°
60 Seen 120° e7/a
90°
60°
50 30°
RMS Limit
40
T G
30
nnn / Conduction Angle ane
20 IF
40EPF.. Series
10 Vann T = 150°CJ
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
A co
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
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150
40EPF.. Series
140 R (DC) = 0.6 °C/WthJC
130 RNS
120 PAANAIN
Conduction Period
110 man
30°
100
60°
90 = S SS
90°
80 | 120° VAL A
70 AN 180° nin DC
60 |mineLULL 7 a
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 2 - Current Rating Characteristics
90
DC
80 180° =s//em
120°
70 90°
60°
60
30°
50
aan
RMS Limit
40
30 ar en Conduction Period
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20
40EPF.. Series
100 FAL T = 150°CJ
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
| A
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
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3 ## 40EPF.. HV UIET **IR** Series Bulletin I2129 rev. A 06/98 **==> picture [168 x 174] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
500
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
450
Initial T = 150°CJ
400 No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V ReappliedRRM
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350
300 PNT
250
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150 40EPF.. Series
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100 lL LHS
0.01 0.1 1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
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450 500
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
400 \ Rated V Applied Following Surge.RRM Initial T = 150°CJ 450
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
400
350 @ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
S e ee
350
300
300
250
PNT Th
250
| TT PNY TTT
200 0 200
Lt
TTT SSA EET TT
150 40EPF.. Series 150
S S
100 es 100
1 10 100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
1000
100 | fj | |
=— T = 25°CJ = =
10 T = 150°CJ
5 === 40EPF.. Series
He
1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A) Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
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Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics **==> picture [404 x 175] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
0.7 2
40EPF.. Series 40EPF.. Series
0.6 neeeee T = 25°CJ 1.6 Py T = 150°CJ
0.5 ACE CEE EE
I = 60 AFM
\ 1.2 re 40 A P| tl
0.4
20 A
I = 40 AFM 10 A
0.3 SEE HH 0.8 ACL 5 A NOE
S SS 30 A KET 1 A SCT
0.2 NEAL 10 A ANS NNEE
5 A 0.4
0.1 YS ORESES ASSES
SL Tr 1 A | WSS ES
0 PTET EET T T 0 —CCRRSEES=
0 40 80 120 160 200 0 40 80 120 160 200
Rate Of Fall Of Forward Current - di/dt (A/µs) Rate Of Fall Of Forward Current - di/dt (A/µs)
Fig. 8 - Recovery Time Characteristics, TJ = 25°C Fig. 9 - Recovery Time Characteristics, TJ = 150°C
Maximum Reverse Recovery Time - Trr (µs) Maximum Reverse Recovery Time - Trr (µs)
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4 ## 40EPF.. HV **R** Series Bulletin I2129 rev. A 06/98 **==> picture [407 x 551] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Tor Rectifier Bulletin I2129 rev. A 06/98
6 20
40EPF.. Series 40EPF.. Series
5 T = 25°CJ I = 40 AFM T = 150°CJ I = 60 AFM
16
CT 30 A BOETEE ESD
4 40 A
12
TT ee r i erry
3 20 A
ALLEL E 10 A 8 TAT EL L
2 10 A
5 A
4 5 A
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1 A 1 A
0 EE EEE EHH 0 e e
0 40 80 120 160 200 0 40 80 120 160 200
Rate Of Fall Of Forward Current - di/dt (A/µs) Rate Of Fall Of Forward Current - di/dt (A/µs)
Fig. 10 - Recovery Charge Characteristics, TJ = 25°C Fig. 11 - Recovery Charge Characteristics, TJ = 150°C
30 50
40EPF.. SeriesT = 25°CJ I = 40 AFM 40EPF.. SeriesT = 150°CJ
25 tt 30 A 40 HH I = 60 AFM
40 A
20 10 A
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15 10 A
5 A
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0 0
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Rate Of Fall Of Forward Current - di/dt (A/µs) Rate Of Fall Of Forward Current - di/dt (A/µs)
Fig. 12 - Recovery Current Characteristics, TJ = 25°C Fig. 13 - Recovery Current Characteristics, TJ = 150°C
1 Seeeen Steady State Value
(DC Operation)
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D = 0.50
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D = 0.25
D = 0.17 ert rrr UTI TUTTI
D = 0.08
Single Pulse 40EPF.. Series
0.1 g ira MA RT A
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Maximum Reverse Recovery Charge - Qrr (µC) Maximum Reverse Recovery Charge - Qrr (µC)
Maximum Reverse Recovery Current - Irr (A) Maximum Reverse Recovery Current - Irr (A)
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (°C/W)
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Fig. 14 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics 5 ## 40EPF.. HV **IR** Series Bulletin I2129 rev. A 06/98 ## Outline Table **==> picture [303 x 234] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
15 .90 (0 .626) 3. 65 (0.14 4) DIA. 5.30 ( 0 .209)
3. 55 (0 .13 9) 4.70 ( 0.185)
15 .30 (0 .602) 2.5 ( 0.098)
1.5 ( 0.059)
5.70 ( 0.225)
5.30 ( 0.208)
20 .30 (0 .800)
19 .70 (0 .775) 5.50 ( 0.217)
4. 50 (0.177)
1 3 (2 PLCS.)
n 14. 80 (0.583) ice
14 .20 (0 .559) 4.30 (0.170)
3. 70 (0.145)
l 1.40 ia ( 0 .05 6) l ; 2. 20 (0 .08 7)M AX . 4 2. 40 (0 .09 5)M AX . —
1.00 (0 .03 9) 0.80 ( 0.032)
0.40 (0 .21 3)
10. 94 ( 0.430)
_ ; _T
10.86 (0.427 )
Dimensions in millimeters and inches
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Device Code
40 E P F 12 BASE
CATHODE
2
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Current Rating 1 3
- 2 - Circuit Configuration: CATHODE ANODE
E = Single Diode
3 - Package:
P = TO-247AC (Modified)
4 - Type of Silicon:
F = Fast Recovery
10 = 1000V
5 - Voltage code: Code x 100 = VRRM 12 = 1200V
6 [ —
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