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VS-25F120 Datasheet, PDF (2/7 Pages) Vishay Siliconix – Standard Recovery Diodes (Stud Version), 25 A
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25F(R) Series
Vishay Semiconductors
FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
Maximum average forward current 
at case temperature
IF(AV)
180° conduction, half sine wave
Maximum RMS forward current
Maximum on-repetitive peak 
reverse power
IF(RMS)
PR(1)
10 μs square pulse, TJ = TJ maximum
t = 10 ms No voltage
Maximum peak, one-cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current
IFSM
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
reapplied
100 % VRRM
t = 8.3 ms reapplied
Sinusoidal half wave,
t = 10 ms No voltage
initial TJ = TJ maximum
Maximum I2t for fusing
t = 8.3 ms reapplied
I2t
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
t = 8.3 ms reapplied
Maximum I2t for fusing
I2t
t = 0.1 to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied
Low level value of threshold voltage
High level value of threshold voltage
Low level value of forward 
slope resistance
High level value of forward 
slope resistance
VF(TO)1
VF(TO)2
rf1
rf2
(16.7 % x  x IF(AV) < I <  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
(I >  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
(16.7 % x  x IF(AV) < I <  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
(I >  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
Maximum forward voltage drop
VFM
Ipk = 78 A, TJ = 25 °C, tp = 400 μs rectangular wave
Note
(2) Available only for avalanche version, all other parameters the same as 25F
VALUES
25
120
40
10
356
373
300
314
636
580
450
410
6360
0.80
0.90
6.80
5.70
1.30
UNITS
A
°C
A
K/W
A
A2s
A2s
V
m
V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
Maximum junction operating
temperature range
TJ
Maximum storage temperature
range
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case
Maximum thermal resistance, 
case to heatsink
TStg
RthJC
RthCS
DC operation
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
Allowable mounting torque
Not lubricated threads
Lubricated threads
Approximate weight
Case style
See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet
VALUES
- 65 to 175
- 65 to 200
UNITS
°C
1.5
K/W
0.5
1.5 + 0 - 10 %
(13)
1.2 + 0 - 10 %
(10)
N·m
(lbf · in)
N·m
(lbf · in)
7
g
0.25
oz.
DO-203AA (DO-4)
Revision: 09-Apr-13
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Document Number: 93506
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