Datasheet, Vishay high power products – C&H Technology VSK.56.. Series User Manual
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Document Number: 94630
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Revision: 05-Aug-09
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ADD-A-PAK Generation VII Power Modules
Thyristor/Diode and Thyristor/Thyristor, 45 A/60 A
VSK.41.., VSK.56.. Series
Vishay High Power Products
MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION
The ADD-A-PAK generation VII, new generation of
ADD-A-PAK module, combines the excellent thermal
performances obtained by the usage of exposed direct
bonded copper substrate, with advanced compact simple
package solution and simplified internal structure with
minimized number of interfaces.
FEATURES
• High voltage
• Industrial standard package
• UL pending
• Low thermal resistance
• Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
BENEFITS
• Excellent thermal performances obtained by the usage of
exposed direct bonded copper substrate
• Up to 1600 V
• High surge capability
• Easy mounting on heatsink
ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION
These modules are intended for general purpose high
voltage applications such as high voltage regulated power
supplies, lighting circuits, temperature and motor speed
control circuits, UPS and battery charger.
PRODUCT SUMMARY
I
T(AV)
or I
F(AV)
45 A/60 A
ADD-A-PAK
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
CHARACTERISTICS
VSK.41
VSK.56
UNITS
I
T(AV)
or I
F(AV)
85 °C
45
60
A
I
O(RMS)
As AC switch
100
135
I
TSM,
I
FSM
50 Hz
850
1200
60 Hz
890
1256
I
2
t
50 Hz
3.61
7.20
kA
2
s
60 Hz
3.30
6.57
I
2
√t
36.1
72
kA
2
√s
V
RRM
Range
400 to 1600
V
T
Stg
- 40 to 125
°C
T
J