8ETX06

Overview

The Vishay VS-8ETX06 is a hyperfast recovery rectifier utilizing FRED Pt® technology, rated for 600 V repetitive peak reverse voltage and 8 A average forward current. It features a typical reverse recovery time of 15 ns at 25 °C and a maximum forward voltage drop of 3.0 V at 8 A. The device operates within a junction temperature range of -65 °C to 175 °C and offers low leakage current and soft recovery characteristics.

Feature Summary

• Hyperfast recovery time with optimized stored charge
• Low forward voltage drop and low leakage current
• Fully isolated package with 2500 VRMS insulation voltage
• Designed for industrial level applications

Applications

• PFC boost stage in AC-to-DC sections of SMPS
• Inverter circuits
• Freewheeling diodes

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix (e.g., PbF) against the manufacturer's datasheet to confirm lead-free status and packaging type. Confirm that the TO-220AC or TO-220FP variant matches the thermal management requirements of the target design. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives if required by the application specifications.

Selection Notes

Select this component for high-frequency switching applications requiring minimal reverse recovery losses. Consider the thermal resistance values when designing heatsinking solutions. Evaluate the soft recovery profile to minimize electromagnetic interference and over-dissipation in switching elements compared to standard fast recovery diodes.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Vishay FRED Pt® series of hyperfast rectifiers. It utilizes platinum-doped lifetime control to achieve superior performance metrics. The product line includes variants such as the VS-8ETX06PbF and VS-8ETX06FPPbF, distinguished by their package styles and termination materials.

Replacement Considerations

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