VSKEL240-12S20 Vishay, VSKEL240-12S20 Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: VSKEL240-12S20
• Description: 1200V Fast Recovery Diode MAGN-A-Pak
• Manufacturer: Vishay

Specifications of VSKEL240-12S20

• Voltage - Forward (vf) (max) @ If: 1.57V @ 800A
• Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: 50mA @ 1200V
• Current - Average Rectified (io) (per Diode): 250A
• Voltage - Dc Reverse (vr) (max): 1200V (1.2kV)
• Reverse Recovery Time (trr): 2µs
• Diode Type: Standard
• Speed: Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)
• Diode Configuration: Single
• Mounting Type: Chassis Mount
• Package / Case: 3-MAGN-A-PAK™
• Product: Fast Recovery Rectifier
• Configuration: Single
• Reverse Voltage: 1200 V
• Forward Voltage Drop: 1.57 V at 800 A
• Recovery Time: 2000 ns
• Forward Continuous Current: 250 A
• Max Surge Current: 8400 A
• Reverse Current Ir: 50000 uA
• Mounting Style: Screw
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 150 C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: - 40 C
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: *IRKEL240-12S20; IRKEL240-12S20; IRKEL240-12S20

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Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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Fig. 4 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
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