Vsk.41.., vsk.56.. series, Vishay high power products – C&H Technology VSK.56.. Series User Manual
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VSK.41.., VSK.56.. Series
Vishay High Power Products
ADD-A-PAK Generation VII Power Modules
Thyristor/Diode and Thyristor/Thyristor, 45 A/60 A
Fig. 10 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 11 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 12 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 13 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 14 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 15 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Average on-state current (A)
Maximum allowable case temperature (°C)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
VSK.56 Series
RthJC (DC) = 0.35°C/W
0
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40
60
80
100
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
DC
VSK.56 Series
RthJC (DC) = 0.35 °C/W
Average on-state current (A)
Maximum allowable case temperature (°C)
Average on-state current (A)
Maximum average on-state power loss (W)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0
20
40
60
80
100
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
VSK.56 Series
Per leg, Tj = 125°C
Average on-state current (A)
Maximum average on-state power loss (W)
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
VSK.56 Series
Per leg, Tj = 125°C
DC
Peak half sine wave on-state current (A)
Number of equal amplitude half cycle current pulses (N)
1
10
100
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
At any rated load condition and with
rated Vrrm applied following surge
Initial Tj = Tj max
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100s
Per leg
Peak half sine wave on-state current (A)
Pulse train duration (s)
0.01
0.1
1
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
Maximum Non-repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
of conduction may not be maintained.
Initial Tj = 125°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated Vrrm reapplied
Per leg