User Manual
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Document Number: 94515
6 Revision: 25-Apr-08
VSKU/V41, 56..PbF Series
Vishay High Power Products
Thyristor/Thyristor, 45/60 A
(ADD-A-PAK
TM
Generation 5 Power Modules)
Fig. 11 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 12 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 13 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 14 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 15 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics (Single Phase Bridge VSKU and VSKV)
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180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
VSK.56.. Series
Per Junction
T = 125°C
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180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
VSK.56.. Series
Per Junction
T = 125°C
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1000
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1200
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Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Initial T = 125°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
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Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
VSK.56.. Series
Per Junction
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800
1000
1200
1400
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Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Initial T = 125°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
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RRM
VSK.56.. Series
Per Junction
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Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
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Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x VSK.56.. Series
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 125°C
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