VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Vishay Semiconductors Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) FEATURES • High voltage • Electrically isolated by DBC ceramic (AI2O3) • 3500 VRMS isolating voltage • Industrial standard package • High surge capability • Glass passivated chips • Modules uses high voltage power diodes in four basic configurations • Simple mounting • UL approved file E78996 INT-A-PAK • Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC • Designed and qualified for multiple level APPLICATIONS PRODUCT SUMMARY • DC motor control and drives IF(AV) 165 A to 230 A Type Modules - Diode, High Voltage • Battery chargers • Welders • Power converters MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS SYMBOL IF(AV) CHARACTERISTICS VSK.166.. VSK.196.. VSK.236.. UNITS 165 195 230 A 100 100 100 °C 260 305 360 50 Hz 4000 4750 5500 60 Hz 4200 4980 5765 TC IF(RMS) IFSM I2t 50 Hz 80 113 151 60 Hz 73 103 138 798 1130 1516 I2t VRRM TJ Range A kA2s kA2s 400 to 1600 V - 40 to 150 °C ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE RATINGS TYPE NUMBER VOLTAGE CODE VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE V VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE V 04 400 500 08 800 900 12 1200 1300 14 1400 1500 16 1600 1700 VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] IRRM AT 150 °C mA 20 www.vishay.com 1 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Vishay Semiconductors Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) FORWARD CONDUCTION PARAMETER SYMBOL Maximum average on-state current at case temperature Maximum RMS on-state current IF(AV) TEST CONDITIONS 180° conduction, half sine wave IF(RMS) IFSM Maximum I2t for fusing °C 360 5500 4200 4980 5765 3350 4000 4630 3500 4200 4850 80 113 151 73 103 138 56 80 107 52 73 98 t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 798 1130 1516 No voltage reapplied t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM reapplied No voltage reapplied t = 8.3 ms t = 10 ms Sine half wave, initial TJ = TJ maximum 100 % VRRM reapplied t = 8.3 ms I2t A 100 305 t = 10 ms I 2t 230 100 4750 t = 8.3 ms Maximum I2t for fusing 195 100 260 t = 8.3 ms Low level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 0.73 0.69 0.7 High level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 0.88 0.78 0.83 Low level value on-state slope resistance rt1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 1.5 1.3 1.2 High level value on-state rt2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 1.26 1.2 1.07 VFM IFM = x IF(AV), TJ = 25 °C, 180° conduction Average power = VF(TO) x IF(AV) + rf x (IF(RMS))2 1.43 1.38 1.46 SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS Maximum forward voltage drop UNITS 165 4000 t = 10 ms Maximum peak, one-cycle on-state, non-repetitive surge current VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 A kA2s kA2s V m V BLOCKING PARAMETER Maximum peak reverse and off-state leakage current IRRM TJ = 150 °C RMS insulation voltage VINS 50 Hz, circuit to base, all terminals shorted, t=1s VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 UNITS 20 mA 3500 V THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETER SYMBOL Maximum junction operating and storage temperature range TEST CONDITIONS VALUES VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 TJ, TStg - 40 to 150 Maximum thermal resistance, junction to case per junction RthJC DC operation Maximum thermal resistance, case to heatsink per module RthCS Mounting surface smooth, flat and greased 0.05 A mounting compound is recommended and the torque should be rechecked after a period of 3 hours to allow for the spread of the compound. Lubricated threads. 4 to 6 Mounting torque ± 10 % Approximate weight IAP to heatsink busbar to IAP 0.2 0.16 °C 0.14 K/W Case style www.vishay.com 2 UNITS Nm 200 g 7.1 oz. INT-A-PAK For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A Vishay Semiconductors (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) R CONDUCTION PER JUNCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION AT TJ MAXIMUM SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION AT TJ MAXIMUM DEVICES UNITS 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° VSK.166 0.025 0.03 0.038 0.055 0.089 0.018 0.031 0.041 0.057 0.089 VSK.196 0.016 0.019 0.024 0.034 0.053 0.012 0.02 0.026 0.035 0.054 VSK.236 0.009 0.010 0.014 0.018 0.025 0.008 0.012 0.015 0.019 0.025 K/W Note • Table shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC 250 VSK.166.. Series RthJC (DC) = 0.20 K/W 140 130 Ø 120 Conduction angle 110 100 30° 90 60° 90° 120° 80 180° Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W) Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C) 150 200 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 150 RMS limit 100 Ø Conduction angle 50 0 70 0 40 80 120 160 200 0 Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics 40 80 120 160 200 Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 3 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 150 300 VSK.166.. Series RthJC (DC) = 0.20 K/W 140 130 Ø 120 Conduction period 110 30° 100 60° 90° 120° 90 80 180° Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W) Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C) VSK.166.. Series TJ = 150 °C DC 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 250 200 RMS limit 150 Ø 100 Conduction period VSK.166.. Series Per junction TJ = 150 °C 50 DC 0 70 0 50 100 150 200 250 Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 300 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 4 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] www.vishay.com 3 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Vishay Semiconductors Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) At any rated load condition and with rated VRRM applied following surge. Initial TJ = 150 °C at 60 Hz 0.0083 s at 50 Hz 0.0100 s Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A) 3500 3000 2500 2000 4000 1500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 VSK.166.. Series VSK.166.. Series 500 1000 1 10 Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current K/ W W 0.7 W K/W 150 R -Δ Maximum Total Forward Power Loss (W) 200 K/ K/ 0 3 .12 VSK.166.. Series Per junction TJ = 150 °C 0.5 W =0 100 0. K/ A 150 4 W DC 0. R thS 250 K/ 250 0.2 300 50 1 Pulse Train Duration (s) 300 200 0.1 0.01 100 Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N) Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Maximum Total Forward Power Loss (W) Maximum non-repetitive surge current versus pulse train duration. Initial TJ = 150 °C No voltage reapplied Rated VRRM reapplied 3500 Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A) 4000 100 50 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 0 25 Total RMS Output Current (A) 50 75 100 125 150 Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 7 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 1800 1600 + ~ 1400 1200 180° (Sine) 180° (Rect) 1000 800 600 2 x VSK.166.. Series Single phase bridge Connected TJ = 150 °C 400 200 0 Maximum Total Power Loss (W) Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1800 1600 R th SA 1400 0.0 = 4K 1200 0. /W 0.0 6K /W 0.1 K/W 0.16 K/W 0.25 K/W 0.5 K/W 1000 800 600 400 12 K/ W -Δ R 200 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 0 Total Output Current (A) 25 50 75 100 125 150 Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 8 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics www.vishay.com 4 For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A Vishay Semiconductors (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) 600 3 x VSK.166.. Series Three phase bridge Connected TJ = 150 °C 400 200 0 100 200 300 400 Total Output Current (A) 1000 800 0.1 K/W 6K 600 0.25 400 /W K/W 0.5 K/W 200 0 500 25 50 300 Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W) VSK.196.. Series RthJC (DC) = 0.16 K/W 140 130 Ø 120 Conduction angle 110 100 30° 60° 90 90° 120° 80 75 100 125 150 Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 9 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 150 Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C) W 0.1 0 0 180° 70 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 250 200 RMS limit 150 Ø 100 Conduction angle VSK.196.. Series TJ = 150 °C 50 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 0 40 80 120 160 200 Average Forward Current (A) Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 10 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 12 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 150 350 VSK.196.. Series RthJC (DC) = 0.16 K/W 140 130 Ø 120 Conduction period 110 30° 100 60° 90° 90 120° 180° 80 Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W) Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C) K/ R -Δ 800 06 1200 W K/ 1000 0. 02 0. - 1400 = 1200 120° (Rect) SA ~ R th 1400 W K/ Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1600 04 0. Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1600 DC 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 300 250 RMS limit 200 150 Ø Conduction period 100 VSK.196.. Series Per junction TJ = 150 °C 50 DC 70 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 11 - Current Ratings Characteristics Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 13 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] www.vishay.com 5 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Vishay Semiconductors Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) At any rated load condition and with rated VRRM applied following surge. Initial TJ = 150 °C at 60 Hz 0.0083 s at 50 Hz 0.0100 s Peal Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A) 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 5000 VSK.196.. Series 10 3500 3000 2500 2000 K/W W R -Δ Maximum Total Forward Power Loss (W) W W K/ 0.7 .12 =0 0 200 K/ W 50 0.5 SA VSK.196.. Series Per junction TJ = 150 °C 250 K/ R th 100 3 K/ 150 0. 0.4 2 300 0. 300 200 1.0 Fig. 15 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current 350 250 0.1 Pulse Train Duration (s) 350 DC VSK.196.. Series 1000 0.01 100 Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N) Fig. 14 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Maximum Total Forward Power Loss (W) 4000 1500 1000 1 Maximum non-repetitive surge current versus pulse train duration. Initial TJ = 150 °C No voltage reapplied Rated VRRM reapplied 4500 Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A) 4500 K/W 150 100 50 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 0 300 25 50 75 100 125 150 Total RMS Output Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 16 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics W R -Δ 0 200 K/ 200 400 02 2 x VSK.196.. Series Single phase bridge Connected TJ = 150 °C 0. 400 600 = 600 800 SA 800 0. 06 0.0 8 K K/W /W 0.1 2K /W 0.1 6K /W 0.25 K/W 0.4 K /W 0.7 K/W 1000 W K/ ~ 180° (Sine) 180° (Rect) R th + 1000 Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1200 04 0. Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1200 0 0 100 200 300 Total Output Current (A) www.vishay.com 6 400 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 17 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A Vishay Semiconductors (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) 800 600 3 x VSK.196.. Series Three phase bridge Connected TJ = 150 °C 400 200 K/ W 0.0 1200 8K /W 1000 R -Δ 1000 06 W K/ 1200 0. 1400 12 0. 120° (Rect) - = 1400 1600 SA ~ R th + 1600 W K/ Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1800 04 0. Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1800 0.1 2K /W 6K /W 0.25 K/W 0.4 K /W 800 0.1 600 400 200 0 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 0 600 25 50 75 100 125 150 Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Total Output Current (A) Fig. 18 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 350 VSK.236.. Series RthJC (DC) = 0.14 K/W 150 140 Ø 130 Conduction angle 120 110 30° 100 60° 90° 90 120° Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W) Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C) 160 250 RMS limit 200 150 Ø Conduction angle 100 VSK.236.. Series TJ = 150 °C 50 180° 0 80 50 0 100 150 200 0 250 50 100 150 200 250 Average Forward Current (A) Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 19 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 21 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 150 450 VSK.236.. Series RthJC (DC) = 0.14 K/W 140 130 Ø 120 Conduction period 110 30° 100 60° 90 90° 120° 80 180° DC Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W) Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C) 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 300 DC 180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 400 350 300 RMS limit 250 200 Ø Conduction period 150 VSK.236.. Series Per junction TJ = 150 °C 100 50 0 70 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Average Forward Current (A) Average Forward Current (A) Fig. 20 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 22 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] www.vishay.com 7 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Vishay Semiconductors Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) At any rated load condition and with rated VRRM applied following surge. Initial TJ = 150 °C at 60 Hz 0.0083 s at 50 Hz 0.0100 s Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Curren (A) 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 5500 VSK.236.. Series 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 VSK.236.. Series 1500 1000 1500 1 10 0.01 100 Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulse (A) Fig. 23 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current 0.1 1.0 Pulse Train Duration (s) Fig. 24 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current 450 450 400 Maximum Total Forward Power Loss (W) VSK.236.. Series Per junction TJ = 150 °C 100 50 K/ W 5K 300 /W 250 0.5 200 0.7 150 R -Δ 150 W W 200 K/ 0.3 K/ 250 350 0.1 300 25 = 350 0. 16 0. SA DC R th 400 Maximum Total Forward Power Loss (W) Maximum non-repetitive surge current versus pulse train duration. Initial TJ = 150 °C No voltage reapplied Rated VRRM reapplied 5000 Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A) 5000 K/W K/W 100 50 0 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Total RMS Output Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 25 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 1600 1400 + ~ 1200 - Maximum Total Power Loss (W) Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 1600 180° (Sine) 180° (Rect) 1000 800 600 2 x VSK.236.. Series Single phase bridge Connected TJ = 150 °C 400 200 R 0. 04 1400 th SA K/ W = 1200 1000 800 600 400 0. 02 0.0 6K 0.0 /W 8K /W 0.1 2K /W 0.1 6K /W 0.25 K /W 0.4 K/W K/ W -Δ R 200 0 0 0 100 200 300 400 Total Output Current (A) www.vishay.com 8 500 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 26 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A Vishay Semiconductors (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) 2500 + ~ 2000 - 120° (Rect) 1500 1000 3 x VSK.236.. Series Three phase bridge Connected TJ = 150 °C 500 Maximum Total Power Loss (W) Maximum Total Power Loss (W) 2500 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Total Output Current (A) SA 4K = 0. 02 /W 0.0 1500 K/ W 6K /W 0.1 1000 -Δ R K/W 0.16 K/W 0.3 K/W 500 0.7 K/W 700 1000 TJ = 25 °C TJ = 150 °C 10 VSK.166.. Series Per junction 1 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 TJ = 25 °C TJ = 150 °C 100 10 VSK.196.. Series Per junction 1 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V) Fig. 29 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 75 100 125 150 TJ = 25 °C 1000 TJ = 150 °C 100 10 VSK.236.. Series Per junction 1 0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V) Fig. 30 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics ZthJC - Transient Thermal Impedance 10 000 0 50 10 000 4.0 Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V) Fig. 28 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics 1000 25 Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C) Fig. 27 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics 10 000 100 0 Instantaneous On-State Current (A) Instantaneous On-State Current (A) th 0.0 0 0 Instantaneous On-State Current (A) R 2000 1 Steady state value (DC operation) 0.1 VSK.166.. Series 0.01 0.01 0.1 1 10 Square Wave Pulse Duration (s) Fig. 31 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] www.vishay.com 9 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Vishay Semiconductors Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A 1 Steady state value (DC operation) 0.1 VSK.196.. Series 0.01 0.01 0.1 1 Instantaneous On-State Current (A) Instantaneous On-State Current (A) (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) 1.0 Steady state value (DC operation) 0.1 VSK.236.. Series 0.01 0.01 10 Square Wave Pulse Duration (s) 0.1 1.0 10 Square Wave Pulse Duration (s) Fig. 32 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics Fig. 33 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE Device code VSK D 236 1 2 3 / 16 PbF 4 5 1 - Module type 2 - Circuit configuration (see Circuit Configuration table) 3 4 - Current rating: IF(AV) Voltage code x 100 = VRRM 5 - PbF = Lead (Pb)-free Note • To order the optional hardware go to www.vishay.com/doc?95172 www.vishay.com 10 For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 VSK.166..PbF, VSK.196..PbF, VSK.236..PbF Series Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A Vishay Semiconductors (INT-A-PAK Power Modules) CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION CODE CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DRAWING VSKD... ~ Two diodes doubler circuit + - D + ~ - VSKC... + Two diodes common cathodes - - C + - VSKJ... - Two diodes common anodes + + J + + - VSKE... - Single diode + E + - LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS Dimensions Document Number: 94357 Revision: 20-May-10 www.vishay.com/doc?95254 For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] www.vishay.com 11 Outline Dimensions Vishay Semiconductors INT-A-PAK DBC 28 (1.10) 9 (0.33) 30 (1.18) DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches) Ø 6.5 (Ø 0.25) 80 (3.15) 23 (0.91) 7 6 5 4 14.5 23 (0.91) (0.57) 35 (1.38) 17 (0.67) 1 2 3 66 (2.60) 37 (1.44) 3 screws M6 x 10 94 (3.70) Document Number: 95254 Revision: 11-Dec-07 For technical questions, contact: [email protected] www.vishay.com 1 Legal Disclaimer Notice Vishay Disclaimer ALL PRODUCT, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN OR OTHERWISE. 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