VS-60APF02PBF Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The VS-60APF02PBF is a general-purpose rectifier diode manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, rated for 200 V DC reverse voltage and 60 A average rectified current in a TO-247AC through-hole package. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent parts essential for ongoing production and maintenance applications. Substitute parts must maintain identical electrical performance and mechanical compatibility to ensure direct replacement without circuit redesign.

Substiute Parts

VS-60APF02PBF

Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes DivisionIn Stock: 832VS-60APF02PBF Datasheet

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VS-60APF02-M3

Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes DivisionIn Stock: 727VS-60APF02-M3 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the VS-60APF02PBF is determined by strict equivalence across the following electrical and mechanical parameters:

• Voltage Rating: DC reverse voltage must equal 200 V maximum
• Current Rating: Average rectified current must equal 60 A
• Forward Voltage Drop: Maximum forward voltage must equal 1.3 V at 60 A
• Recovery Characteristics: Reverse recovery time must equal 180 ns; speed classification must be Fast Recovery ≤ 500ns, > 200mA (Io)
• Leakage Current: Reverse leakage current must equal 100 µA at 200 V
• Package Compatibility: Mounting type must be Through Hole; package must be TO-247-3 (TO-247AC supplier designation)
• Temperature Range: Operating junction temperature range must be -40°C to 150°C
• Compliance: RoHS3 compliance required

The substitute part VS-60APF02-M3 meets all these criteria and is classified as an active product, providing a direct replacement path for the obsolete VS-60APF02PBF.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The VS-60APF02-M3 is the direct equivalent substitute for the obsolete VS-60APF02PBF. Both parts are manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division and share identical electrical specifications and mechanical packaging. The substitute part is currently in active production status, ensuring availability for new designs and replacement applications.

Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, satisfying regulatory requirements for industrial and commercial applications. The electrical performance is identical across all specified parameters: 200 V reverse voltage rating, 60 A average rectified current, 1.3 V forward voltage drop at 60 A, and 180 ns reverse recovery time.

The TO-247-3 through-hole package is mechanically identical between both parts, allowing direct PCB mounting without modification. Selection of the VS-60APF02-M3 for new production eliminates obsolescence risk while maintaining full electrical and mechanical compatibility with existing circuit designs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can VS-60APF02-M3 be used as a direct replacement for VS-60APF02PBF?

A: Yes. The VS-60APF02-M3 is a direct equivalent substitute. All electrical parameters, mechanical dimensions, and package specifications are identical. The primary difference is product status: VS-60APF02PBF is obsolete, while VS-60APF02-M3 is active.

Q: Are there any differences in electrical performance between these parts?

A: No. Both parts have identical voltage ratings (200 V), current ratings (60 A), forward voltage characteristics (1.3 V @ 60 A), reverse recovery time (180 ns), and reverse leakage current (100 µA @ 200 V).

Q: What is the difference between the packaging designations?

A: The main part is supplied in standard packaging, while the substitute (VS-60APF02-M3) is supplied in Tube packaging. Both use the TO-247AC supplier device package designation and TO-247-3 case style. Tube packaging does not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both VS-60APF02PBF and VS-60APF02-M3 are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting regulatory requirements for industrial applications.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for these diodes?

A: Both parts operate across a junction temperature range of -40°C to 150°C, suitable for industrial and commercial temperature environments.

Q: Can these parts be used interchangeably in existing circuit designs?

A: Yes. The identical TO-247-3 through-hole package, electrical specifications, and thermal characteristics allow direct substitution without circuit modification or redesign.