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40L4.CWPBF Datasheet, PDF (4/7 Pages) Vishay Siliconix – Schottky Rectifier, 2 x 20 A
VS-40L4.CWPbF Series, VS-40L4.CW-N3 Series
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150
140
DC
130
120
Square wave (D = 0.50)
80 % rated VR applied
110
See note (1)
100
0
5
10 15
20
25
30
IF(AV) - Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Allowable Case Temperature vs.
Average Forward Current (Per Leg)
18
D = 0.20
16
D = 0.25
14
D = 0.33
D = 0.50
12
D = 0.75
10
RMS limit
8
6
DC
4
2
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
IF(AV) - Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 6 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
(Per Leg)
10 000
At any rated load conditon
and with rated VRRM applied
following surge
1000
100
10
100
1000
10 000
tp - Square Wave Pulse Duration (µs)
Fig. 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current (Per Leg)
D.U.T.
Current
monitor
L
IRFP460
Rg = 25 Ω
High-speed
switch
Freewheel
diode
+ Vd = 25 V
40HFL40S02
Fig. 8 - Unclamped Inductive Test Circuit
Note
(1) Formula used: TC = TJ - (Pd + PdREV) x RthJC;
Pd = Forward power loss = IF(AV) x VFM at (IF(AV)/D) (see fig. 6);
PdREV = Inverse power loss = VR1 x IR (1 - D); IR at VR1 = 80 %
rated VR
Revision: 11-Oct-11
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Document Number: 94219
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