# Standard Recovery Diode, 1.2 kV, 20 A, Single, 1.31 V, 400 ns, 320 A ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:2909617/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/VS-20ETF12-M3/standard-recovery-diode-12-kv-20-a-single-131-v **SKU**: VS-20ETF12-M3 **Manufacturer**: VISHAY **Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Diodes & Rectifiers || Standard Recovery Rectifier Diodes **Price**: €1.3000 **Stock**: 1000+ **Lead Time**: 148 days (indicative) ## Description Repetitive Reverse Voltage Vrrm Max:1.2kV; Forward Current If(AV):20A; Diode Configuration:Single; Forward Voltage VF Max:1.31V; Reverse Recovery Time trr Max:400ns; Forward Surge ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | Lead (04-Feb-2026) | | No. Of Pins | 2Pins | | Product Range | - | | Qualification | - | | Diode Case Style | TO-220AC | | Diode Configuration | Single | | Forward Voltage Max | 1.31V | | Forward Surge Current | 320A | | Reverse Recovery Time | 400ns | | Average Forward Current | 20A | | Operating Temperature Max | 150°C | | Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1.2kV | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2909617/) **==> picture [505 x 162] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
VS-20ETF...-M3 Series
www.vishay.com Vishay Semiconductors
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Fast Soft Recovery Rectifier Diode, 20 A
FEATURES
Base
2 cathode • Glass passivated pellet chip junction
“ 2 • 150 °C max operating junction temperature RoHSfy)
• Low forward voltage drop and short reverse
recovery time
1 1 3 • Designed and qualified according to
3 Cathode Anode JEDEC [®] -JESD 47
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TO-220AC 2L
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- Material categorization: for definitions of compliance please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912 **LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES** 3D Models ## **APPLICATIONS** These devices are intended for use in output rectification and freewheeling in inverters, choppers and converters as well as in input rectification where severe restrictions on conducted EMI should be met. ## **DESCRIPTION** ## **PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS** The VS-20ETF... fast soft recovery rectifier series has been optimized for combined short reverse recovery time and low forward voltage drop. |**PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS**|**PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS**| |---|---| |IF(AV)|20 A| |VR|800 V, 1000 V, 1200 V| |VFat IF|1.31 V| |IFSM|320 A| |trr|95 ns| |TJmax.|150 °C| |Snap factor|0.6| |Package|TO-220AC 2L| |Circuit configuration|Single| The glass passivation ensures stable reliable operation in the most severe temperature and power cycling conditions. ## **MECHANICAL DATA** **Case:** TO-220AC 2L Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating **Terminals:** matte tin plated leads, solderable per J-STD-002 ## **MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS** |**MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS**|**MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS**|**MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS**|**MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS**| |---|---|---|---| |**SYMBOL**|**CHARACTERISTICS**|**VALUES**|**UNITS**| |VRRM||800 to 1200|V| |IF(AV)|Sinusoidal waveform|20|A| |IFSM||320|| |trr|1 A, 100 A/μs|95|ns| |VF|20 A, TJ= 25 °C|1.31|V| |TJ|Range|-40 to +150|°C| ## **VOLTAGE RATINGS** |**VOLTAGE RATINGS**|**VOLTAGE RATINGS**|**VOLTAGE RATINGS**|**VOLTAGE RATINGS**| |---|---|---|---| |**PART NUMBER**|**VRRM, MAXIMUM PEAK**
**REVERSE VOLTAGE**
**V**|**VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE**
**PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE**
**V**|**IRRM**
**AT 150 °C**
**mA**| |VS-20ETF08-M3|800|900|6| |VS-20ETF10-M3|1000|1100|| |VS-20ETF12-M3|1200|1300|| ## **ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS** |**ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS**|**ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS**|**ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS**|**ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS**|**ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS**| |---|---|---|---|---| |**PARAMETER**|**SYMBOL**|**TEST CONDITIONS**|**VALUES**|**UNITS**| |Maximum average forward current|IF(AV)|TC= 113 °C, 180° conduction half sine wave|20|A| |Maximum peak one cycle
non-repetitive surge current|IFSM|10 ms sine pulse, rated VRRMapplied|270|| |||10 ms sine pulse, no voltage reapplied|320|| |Maximum I2t for fusing|I2t|10 ms sine pulse, rated VRRMapplied|365|A2s| |||10 ms sine pulse, no voltage reapplied|515|| |Maximum I2√t for fusing|I2√t|t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied|5150|A2√s| Revision: 29-Nov-2021 **1** Document Number: 96214 For technical questions within your region: DiodesAmericas@vishay.com, DiodesAsia@vishay.com, DiodesEurope@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 ## **VS-20ETF...-M3 Series** www.vishay.com ## Vishay Semiconductors ## **ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS** |**ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |**PARAMETER**|**SYMBOL**|**TEST CONDITIONS**||**VALUES**|**UNITS**| |Maximum forward voltage drop|VFM|20 A, TJ= 25 °C||1.31|V| |Forward slope resistance|rt|TJ= 150 °C||11.88|mΩ| |Threshold voltage|VF(TO)|||0.93|V| |Maximum reverse leakage current|IRM|TJ= 25 °C|VR= Rated VRRM|0.1|mA| |||TJ= 150 °C||6|| ## **RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS** |**RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS**|**RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS**|**RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS**|**RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS**|**RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS**|**RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |**PARAMETER**|**SYMBOL**|**TEST CONDITIONS**|**VALUES**|**UNITS**|IFM
trr
dir
dt
IRM(REC)
Qrr
t
ta
tb| |Reverse recovery time|trr|IFat 20 Apk
25 A/μs
25 °C|400|ns|| |Reverse recovery current|Irr||6.1|A|| |Reverse recovery charge|Qrr||1.7|μC|| |Snap factor|S|Typical|0.6||| ## **THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS** |**THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**THERMAL - MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |**PARAMETER**||**SYMBOL**|**TEST CONDITIONS**|**VALUES**|**UNITS**| |Maximum junction and storage
temperature range||TJ, TStg||-40 to +150|°C| |Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case||RthJC|DC operation|0.9|°C/W| |Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to ambient||RthJA||62|| |Typical thermal resistance,
case to heatsink||RthCS|Mounting surface, smooth and greased|0.5|| |Approximate weight||||2|g| |||||0.07|oz.| |Mounting torque|minimum|||6 (5)|kgf · cm
(lbf · in)| ||maximum|||12 (10)|| |Marking device|||Case style TO-220AC 2L|20ETF08
20ETF10
20ETF12|| Revision: 29-Nov-2021 Document Number: 96214 **2** For technical questions within your region: DiodesAmericas@vishay.com, DiodesAsia@vishay.com, DiodesEurope@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 **VS-20ETF...-M3 Series** www.vishay.com ## Vishay Semiconductors **==> picture [468 x 580] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
150 35
20ETF.. Series 180°
RthJC (DC) = 0.9 K/W 30 120 °
140 90°
60°
25
30°
130 Ø 20
Conduction angle RMS limit
15
120
30° Ø
10
60° Conduction period
110 90°
5 20ETF.. Series
120°
180° TJ = 150 °C
100 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25
Average Forward Current (A) Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Rating Characteristics Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
150 300
20ETF.. Series 280 At any rated load condition and with
140 RthJC (DC) = 0.9 K/W 260 rated Vrrm applied following surge.Initial Tj = 150 °C
240 at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
Ø 220
130 Conduction period 200
180
120 160
140
60° 120
110 90°
30° 100
120° VS-20ETF.. Series
180° DC 80
100 60
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 1 10 100
Average Forward Current (A) Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle
Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 2 - Current Rating Characteristics Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
35 350
180° Maximum non-repetitive surge current
30 120 ° 300 versus pulse train duration.
90° Initial Tj = Tj max.
25 60° 250 No voltage reapplied
30° Rated Vrrm reapplied
20 RMS limit 200
15 150
10 Ø 100
Conduction angle
5 20ETF.. Series 50
TJ = 150 °C VS-20ETF.. Series
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 0.01 0.1 1 10
Average Forward Current (A) Pulse Train Duration (s)
Temperature (°C) Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Case
Maximum Average Forward
Temperature (°C)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case
Power Loss (W)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward
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Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics Revision: 29-Nov-2021 Document Number: 96214 **3** For technical questions within your region: DiodesAmericas@vishay.com, DiodesAsia@vishay.com, DiodesEurope@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 **VS-20ETF...-M3 Series** www.vishay.com ## Vishay Semiconductors **==> picture [202 x 164] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
1000
100
T J = 25 °C
10 TJ = 150 °C
20ETF.. Series
1
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
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6
20ETF.. Series IFM = 30 A
5 T J = 25 °C
IFM = 20 A
4
3
IFM = 10 A
2
IFM = 5 A
1
IFM = 1 A
0
0 50 100 150 200
- Typical Reverse
rr
Q
Recovery Charge (µC)
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dI/dt - Rate of Fall of Forward Current (A/µs)
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Fig. 10 - Recovery Charge Characteristics, TJ = 25 °C **==> picture [469 x 147] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
0.7 10
20ETF.. Series 20ETF.. Series IFM = 30 A
0.6 T J = 25 °C TJ = 150 °C
0.5 I IFM FM = 30 A = 20 A 8 IFM = 20 A
IFM = 10 A
0.4 II FMFM = 1 A = 5 A 6 IFM = 10 A
0.3
4
IFM = 5 A
0.2
2
0.1 IFM = 1 A
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 0 50 100 150 200
- Typical Reversetrr Recovery Time (µs) Q - Typical Reverserr
Recovery Charge (µC)
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dI/dt - Rate of Fall of Forward Current (A/µs)
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Fig. 8 - Recovery Time Characteristics, TJ = 25 °C **==> picture [168 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
dI/dt - Rate of Fall of Forward Current (A/µs)
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Fig. 11 - Recovery Charge Characteristics, TJ = 150 °C **==> picture [203 x 164] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
1.2
20ETF.. Series
TJ = 150 °C
0.9
IFM = 30 A
I FM = 20 A
IFM = 10 A
0.6 IFM = 5 A
I FM = 1 A
0.3
0
0 50 100 150 200
dI/dt - Rate of Fall of Forward Current (A/µs)
- Typical Reverse
trr Recovery Time (µs)
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Fig. 9 - Recovery Time Characteristics, TJ = 150 °C **==> picture [203 x 164] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
25
20ETF.. Series IFM = 30 A
20 TJ = 25 °C I FM = 20 A
IFM = 10 A
15
IFM = 5 A
10
IFM = 1 A
5
0
0 50 100 150 200
dI/dt - Rate of Fall of Forward Current (A/µs)
- Typical Reverse
Irr
Recovery Current (A)
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Fig. 12 - Recovery Current Characteristics, TJ = 25 °C Revision: 29-Nov-2021 Document Number: 96214 **4** For technical questions within your region: DiodesAmericas@vishay.com, DiodesAsia@vishay.com, DiodesEurope@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 **VS-20ETF...-M3 Series** www.vishay.com ## Vishay Semiconductors **==> picture [202 x 147] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
35
30 20ETF.. Series T J = 150 °C IFM = 30 A
25 IFM = 20 A
20 IFM = 10 A
15 I FM = 5 A
10
IFM = 1 A
5
0
0 50 100 150 200
- Typical Reverse
Irr
Recovery Current (A)
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dI/dt - Rate of Fall of Forward Current (A/µs)
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Fig. 13 - Recovery Current Characteristics, TJ = 150 °C **==> picture [404 x 164] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
1
Steady state value
(DC operation)
0.1
D = 0.50
D = 0.33
Single pulse
D = 0.25
D = 0.17
D = 0.08
20ETF.. Series
0.01
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
- Transient Thermal Impedance (K/W)
thJC
Z
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Fig. 14 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics Revision: 29-Nov-2021 Document Number: 96214 **5** For technical questions within your region: DiodesAmericas@vishay.com, DiodesAsia@vishay.com, DiodesEurope@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 **VS-20ETF...-M3 Series** www.vishay.com ## Vishay Semiconductors ## **ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE** |**Device code**|**VS-**|**VS-**|||**20**
**E**
**T**|**F**|**F**|**12**||**-M3**|**-M3**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||1|||3
2
4|5||6||7||| ||**1**||-||Vishay Semiconductors product|||||||| ||**2**||-||Current rating (20 = 20||A)|||||| ||**3**||-||Circuit confguration:|||||||| ||||||E = single|||||||| ||**4**||-||Package:|||||||| ||||||T = TO-220AC 2L|||||||| ||**5**||-||Type of silicon:|||||||| |||||||||||||| ||||||F = fast soft recovery rectifer||||08 = 800 V|||| ||**6**||-||Voltage ratings||||10 =||1000 V|| ||**7**||-||Environmental digit||||12 =||1200 V|| -M3 = halogen-free, RoHS-compliant, and terminations lead (Pb)-free |**ORDERING INFORMATION**(Example)|**ORDERING INFORMATION**(Example)|**ORDERING INFORMATION**(Example)||| |---|---|---|---|---| |**PREFERRED P/N**|**BASE QUANTITY**|||**PACKAGING DESCRIPTION**| |VS-20ETF08-M3|50|||Antistatic plastic tube| |VS-20ETF10-M3|50|||Antistatic plastic tube| |VS-20ETF12-M3|50|||Antistatic plastic tube| |||||| |**LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS**||||| |Dimensions|||www.vishay.com/doc?96156|| |Part markinginformation|||www.vishay.com/doc?95391|| |SPICE model|||www.vishay.com/doc?96866|| Revision: 29-Nov-2021 Document Number: 96214 **6** For technical questions within your region: DiodesAmericas@vishay.com, DiodesAsia@vishay.com, DiodesEurope@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 **Outline Dimensions** **==> picture [59 x 48] intentionally omitted <==** www.vishay.com ## Vishay Semiconductors ## **2L TO-220AC** ## **DIMENSIONS** in millimeters and inches **==> picture [478 x 265] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
A
0.014 M B A M
(6)
Thermal pad
E A B A1 (E) 1 2
Q (6) A D D
H1 (H1) L1 (2)
C C
D2 (6)
(6) D c
D1 2 x b 2 x b2
Detail B
Detail B
A 2
L
E1 (6)
C A Base metal (b, b2) Plating
c c1 (4)
2 x e View A - A
e 1 (4)
b1, b3
0.015 M B A M Section C - C and D - D
Lead tip
Ø P
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Conforms to JEDEC [®] outline TO-220AC
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|**SYMBOL**|**MILLIMETERS**|**MILLIMETERS**|**INCHES**|**INCHES**|**NOTES**||**SYMBOL**|**MILLIMETERS**|**MILLIMETERS**|**INCHES**|**INCHES**|**NOTES**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**MIN.**|**MAX.**|**MIN.**|**MAX.**||||**MIN.**|**MAX.**|**MIN.**|**MAX.**|| |A|4.25|4.65|0.167|0.183|||D2|11.68|13.30|0.460|0.524|6,7| |A1|1.14|1.40|0.045|0.055|||E|10.11|10.51|0.398|0.414|3,6| |A2|2.50|2.92|0.098|0.115|||E1|6.86|8.89|0.270|0.350|6| |b|0.69|1.01|0.027|0.040|||e|2.41|2.67|0.095|0.105|| |b1|0.38|0.97|0.015|0.038|4||e1|4.88|5.28|0.192|0.208|| |b2|1.20|1.73|0.047|0.068|||H1|6.09|6.48|0.240|0.255|6| |b3|1.14|1.73|0.045|0.068|4||L|13.52|14.02|0.532|0.552|| |c|0.36|0.61|0.014|0.024|||L1|3.32|3.82|0.131|0.150|2| |c1|0.36|0.56|0.014|0.022|4||Ø P|3.54|3.91|0.139|0.154|| |D|14.85|15.35|0.585|0.604|3||Q|2.60|3.00|0.102|0.118|| |D1|8.38|9.02|0.330|0.355||||||||| ## **Notes** > (1) Dimensioning and tolerancing as per ASME Y14.5M-1994 - (2) Lead dimension and finish uncontrolled in L1 > (3) Dimension D, D1, and E do not include mold flash. Mold flash shall not exceed 0.127 mm (0.005") per side. These dimensions are measured at the outermost extremes of the plastic body > (4) Dimension b1, b3, and c1 apply to base metal only > (5) Controlling dimensions: inches > (6) Thermal pad contour optional within dimensions E, H1, D2, and E1 - (7) Outline conforms to JEDEC® TO-220, except D2 Revision: 13-Jun-2019 Document Number: 96156 **1** For technical questions within your region: DiodesAmericas@vishay.com, DiodesAsia@vishay.com, DiodesEurope@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 **Legal Disclaimer Notice** Vishay www.vishay.com ## **Disclaimer** ALL PRODUCT, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN OR OTHERWISE. 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