# Standard Recovery Diode, 1.2 kV, 8 A, Single, 1.1 V, 225 A

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/S8NC-13/standard-recovery-diode-12-kv-8-a-single-11-v-225
**SKU**: S8NC-13
**Manufacturer**: DIODES INC.
**Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Diodes & Rectifiers || Standard Recovery Rectifier Diodes
**Price**: €0.1970
**Stock**: 1000+
**Lead Time**: 78 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | Lead (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 2Pins |
| Product Range | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Diode Case Style | DO-214AB (SMC) |
| Diode Configuration | Single |
| Forward Voltage Max | 1.1V |
| Forward Surge Current | 225A |
| Reverse Recovery Time | - |
| Average Forward Current | 8A |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1.2kV |

## Datasheet

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## **8.0A SURFACE MOUNT GLASS PASSIVATED RECTIFIER** 

|**Product Summary **@TA= +25°C<br>~~CN~~|**Product Summary **@TA= +25°C<br>~~CN~~|**Product Summary **@TA= +25°C<br>~~CN~~|**Product Summary **@TA= +25°C<br>~~CN~~|
|---|---|---|---|
||**VRRM (V)**<br>**IO (A)**<br>**VF (V)**|**IR (**µ**A)**||
||1200<br>8<br>1.1|10||



## **Features and Benefits** 

- Glass Passivated Die Construction 

- Low Forward Voltage Drop and High Current Capability 

- Surge Overload Rating to 225A Peak 

- High Reverse Breakdown Voltage of 1200V 

- **Lead-Free Finish/RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)** 

- **Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)** 

## **Description and Applications** 

8.0A Surface Mount Glass Passivated Rectifier in SMC package, offers high current capability and low forward voltage drop, designed with guard ring for transient protection and high surge capacity. 

## **Mechanical Data** 

   - Case: SMC 

   - Case Material: Molded Plastic. UL Flammability Classification Rating 94V-0 

   - Moisture Sensitivity: Level 1 per J-STD-020 

- Power Supplies 

- Terminals: Finish - Matte Tin Annealed over Copper Alloy Leadframe. Solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method 208 

- Polarity: Cathode Band 

- Weight: 0.26 grams (Approximate) 

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## **Ordering Information** (Note 4) 

|**Ordering Informationg Information Information** (Note 4)|||
|---|---|---|
|**Part Number**|**Case**|**Packaging**|
|S8NC-13|SMC|3,000/Tape &Reel|



Notes: 1. EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) & 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) compliant. All applicable RoHS exemptions applied. 

2. See http://www.diodes.com/quality/lead_free.html for more information about Diodes Incorporated’s definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free, "Green" and Lead-free. 

3. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green” products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and <1000ppm antimony compounds. 

4. For packaging details, go to our website at http://www.diodes.com/products/packages.html. 

## **Marking Information** 

S8NC = Product Type Marking Code = Manufacturers’ Code Marking YWW = Date Code Marking Y = Last Digit of Year (ex: 4 for 2014) WW = Week Code 01 to 53 

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## **Maximum Ratings** (@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.) 

Single phase, half wave, 60Hz, resistive or inductive load. For capacitance load, derate current by 20%. 

|Single phase, half wave, 60Hz, resistive or inductive load.<br>For capacitance load,or capacitance load,r capacitance load,capacitance load,itance load,tance load,nce load,ce load,load,oad, deraterateate currentrrententntt by 20%.20%.0%..||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Characteristic**|**Symbol**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage<br>Working Peak Reverse Voltage<br>DC Blocking  Voltage|VRRM<br>VRWM<br>VR|1200|V|
|RMS Reverse Voltage|VR(RMS)|850|V|
|Average Rectified Output Current<br>@ TT= +25°C|IO|8.0|A|
|Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms<br>Single Half Sine-Wave Superimposed on Rated Load|IFSM|225|A|



## **Thermal Characteristics** 

|**Thermal Characteristics**|**Thermal Characteristics**|**Thermal Characteristics**|**Thermal Characteristics**|
|---|---|---|---|
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|**Characteristic**|**Symbol**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|Typical Thermal Resistance, Junction to Terminal (Note 5)|RθJT|10.4|°C/W|
|Operatingand Storage Temperature Range|TJ, TSTG|-65 to +150|°C|



## **Electrical Characteristics** (@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.) 

|**Electrical Characteristics**(@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)A = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)= +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)|**Electrical Characteristics**(@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)A = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)= +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)|**Electrical Characteristics**(@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)A = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)= +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)|**Electrical Characteristics**(@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)A = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)= +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)|**Electrical Characteristics**(@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)A = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)= +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)|
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|**Characteristic**|**Symbol**|**Min**|**Typ**<br>**Max**<br>**Unit**|**Unit**<br>**Test Condition**|
|Reverse Breakdown Voltage (Note 7)|V(BR)R|1200|—<br>—|V<br>IR= 10μA|
|Forward Voltage|VF|—|0.98<br>0.885<br>1.1<br>1.0|V<br>IF= 8.0A, TA= +25°C<br>IF= 8.0A, TA= +125°C|
|Leakage Current (Note 7)|IR|—<br>—|0.22<br>20<br>10<br>500<br>μA|μA<br>VR=1200V, TA= +25°C<br>VR=1200V, TA= +125°C|
|Total Capacitance (Note 8)|CT|—|40<br>—<br>p|pF<br>VR= 4V, f =1.0MHz|



Notes: 5. The device has two heat sinks of size 20mm * 70mm attached to each terminal (i.e. four heat sinks total). 

7. Short duration pulse test used to minimize self-heating effect. 

8. Measured at f = 1.0MHz and applied reverse voltage of VR=4.0V DC. 

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## **Package Outline Dimensions** 

Please see AP02002 at http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02002.pdf for the latest version. 

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## **Suggested Pad Layout** 

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|**Dimensions Value**|**Dimensions Value(in mm)**|
|---|---|
|**C**|6.90|
|**G**|4.40|
|**X**|2.50|
|**X1**|9.40|
|**Y**|3.30|



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