IXYS DSEC60-12A High Performance Fast Recovery Diode

Product Information

Specifications:

• Part Number: DSEC60-12A
• VRSM: 1,12 V
• VRRM: 16 mV
• IR: 0,25 A
• VF: 12 V
• IFAV: 200 A
• RMS Current: 70 A
• Virtual Junction Temperature: -55 to 150°C
• Operation Temperature: -55 to 150°C
• Storage Temperature: -55 to 150°C

Features:

• Planar passivated chips
• Very low leakage current
• Very short recovery time
• Improved thermal behavior
• Low Irm-values
• Soft recovery behavior
• Avalanche voltage rated for reliable operation

Applications:

• Antiparallel diode for high frequency switching devices
• Antisaturation diode
• Snubber diode
• Free-wheeling diode
• Rectifiers in switch mode power supplies (SMPS)
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Package:

• TO-247
• Industry standard outline
• RoHS compliant
• Epoxy meets UL 94V-0

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting Instructions:

1. Ensure proper heat dissipation by mounting on a suitable heatsink.
2. Use the recommended mounting torque of 0.8-1.2 Nm.
3. Avoid applying excessive force during mounting to prevent damage.

Circuit Connection:
Connect the diode according to the application requirements, ensuring correct polarity and connections.

Operating Conditions:

• Operate within the specified temperature range of -55 to 150°C.
• Avoid exceeding the maximum RMS current rating of 70 A.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• What are the key features of the DSEC60-12A diode?
  The key features include planar passivated chips, very low leakage current, very short recovery time, improved thermal behavior, and soft recovery behavior.
• What applications is the DSEC60-12A diode suitable for?
  The diode is suitable for use as an antiparallel diode for high frequency switching devices, antisaturation diode, snubber diode, free-wheeling diode, rectifiers in switch mode power supplies (SMPS), and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• What is the recommended mounting torque for the TO-247 package?
  The recommended mounting torque is between 0.8 and 1.2 Nm.

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Features / Advantages

• Planar passivated chips
• Very low leakage current
• Very short recovery time
• Improved thermal behaviour
• Very low Irm-values
• Very soft recovery behaviour
• Avalanche voltage rated for reliable operation
• Soft reverse recovery for low EMI/RFI
• Low Irm reduces:
  • Power dissipation within the diode
  • Turn-on loss in the commutating switch

Applications

• Antiparallel diode for high frequency switching devices
• Antisaturation diode
• Snubber diode
• Free wheeling diode
• Rectifiers in switch mode power supplies (SMPS)
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Package TO-247

• Industry standard outline
• RoHS compliant
• Epoxy meets UL 94V-0

Disclaimer Notice
Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, users should independently evaluate the suitability of and test each product selected for their own applications. Littelfuse products are not designed for, and may not be used in, all applications. Read complete Disclaimer Notice at www.littelfuse.com/disclaimer-electronics.

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SYMBOLS IDENTIFICATION

Package	TO-247		Ratings
Symbol	Definition	Conditions	min.	typ.	max.	Unit
I RMS	RMS current	per terminal 1)			70	A
TVJ	virtual junction temperature		-55		175	°C
Top	operation temperature		-55		150	°C
Tstg	storage temperature		-55		150	°C
Weight				6		g
MD	mounting torque		0,8		1,2	Nm
F C	mounting force with clip		20		120	N

Product Marking

Ordering	Ordering Number	Marking on Product	Delivery Mode	Quantity	Code No.
Standard	DSEC60-12A	DSEC60-12A	Tube	30	476412

Equivalent Circuits for Simulation

DIMENSION

Sym.	Inches min.     max.		Millimeter min.     max.
A	0.185	0.209	4.70	5.30
A1	0.087	0.102	2.21	2.59
A2	0.059	0.098	1.50	2.49
D	0.819 0.845		20.79 21.45
E	0.610 0.640		15.48 16.24
E2	0.170 0.216		4.31     5.48
e	0.215 BSC		5.46 BSC
L	0.780 0.800		19.80 20.30
L1	–       0.177		–        4.49
Ø P	0.140 0.144		3.55     3.65
Q	0.212 0.244		5.38     6.19
S	0.242 BSC		6.14 BSC
b	0.039	0.055	0.99	1.40
b2	0.065	0.094	1.65	2.39
b4	0.102	0.135	2.59	3.43
c	0.015	0.035	0.38	0.89
D1	0.515	–	13.07	–
D2	0.020	0.053	0.51	1.35
E1	0.530	–	13.45	–
Ø P1	–	0.29	–	7.39

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Documents / Resources

IXYS DSEC60-12A High Performance Fast Recovery Diode [pdf] Owner's Manual DSEC60-12A High Performance Fast Recovery Diode, DSEC60-12A, High Performance Fast Recovery Diode, Performance Fast Recovery Diode, Fast Recovery Diode, Recovery Diode

References

• User Manual