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VSK(U, V)41.., VSK(U, V)56.. Series
ADD-A-PAK Generation VII Power Modules
Thyristor/Thyristor, 45 A/60 A
Vishay High Power Products
Fig. 16 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 17 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 18 - On-State Voltage Characteristics
Total output current (A)
Maximum total power loss (W)
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
RthSA = 0.1 °C/W
0.2 °C/W
0.3 °C/W
0.5 °C/W
0.7 °C/W
1 °C/W
2 °C/W
0 20406080100120140
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
180°
(sine)
180°
(rect)
2 x VSK.56 Series
single phase bridge connected
Tj = 125°C
∼
Total output current (A)
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
Maximum total power loss (W)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
RthSA = 0.1 °C/W
0.2 °C/W
0.3 °C/W
0.5 °C/W
0.7 °C/W
1 °C/W
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
60°
(rect)
3 x VSK. 56 Series
6-pulse midpoint
connection bridge
Tj = 125°C
Instantaneous on-state voltage (V)
Instantaneous on-state current (A)
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
1
10
100
1000
Tj = 25°C
Tj = 125°C
VSK. 56 Series
Per leg