Zak28
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This diode specifies Average Rectified Output Current @ TT = +75°C but referencing the If - Vf graph Figure 2 its Vf for 5A is ~1.15v power dissipated is 5.75W and Junction to lead thermal resistance is give as 10 C/W which would cause the junction to rise 57.5C not the stated 75C. https://www.diodes.com/assets/Datasheets/ds16007.pdf
Manufacturer specified 75C thermal rise for 5A is not accounted for even if its the sum of power dissipation and typical 25C ambient temperature which would be 82.5C. Isn't power dissipation for diodes the product of its forward voltage and average conducted current?
Manufacturer specified 75C thermal rise for 5A is not accounted for even if its the sum of power dissipation and typical 25C ambient temperature which would be 82.5C. Isn't power dissipation for diodes the product of its forward voltage and average conducted current?
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