Pds340 – Diodes PDS340 User Manual
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PDS340
Document number: DS30478 Rev. 9 - 2
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October 2012
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PDS340
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Fig. 2 Typical Forward Characteristics
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Fig. 3 Typical Reverse Characteristics
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Fig. 4 Total Capacitance vs. Reverse Voltage
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Fig. 5 Forward Current Derating Curve
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Fig. 6 Operating Temperature Derating
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