VS-VSK.166..PbF, VS-VSK.196..PbF, VS-VSK.236..PbF Series
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Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A
(INT-A-PAK Power Modules)
FEATURES
High voltage
Electrically isolated by DBC ceramic (AI
2
O
3
)
3500 V
RMS
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
Designed and qualified for multiple level
Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
APPLICATIONS
DC motor control and drives
Battery chargers
Welders
Power converters
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SUMMARY
I
F(AV)
165 A to 230 A
Type Modules - Diode, High Voltage
Package INT-A-PAK
Circuit
Single diode, two diodes common anode,
two diodes common cathode, two diodes
doubler circuit
INT-A-PAK
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTICS VSK.166.. VSK.196.. VSK.236.. UNITS
I
F(AV)
165 195 230 A
T
C
100 100 100 °C
I
F(RMS)
260 305 360
A
I
FSM
50 Hz 4000 4750 5500
60 Hz 4200 4980 5765
I
2
t
50 Hz 80 113 151
kA
2
s
60 Hz 73 103 138
I
2
t 798 1130 1516 kA
2
s
V
RRM
400 to 1600 V
T
J
Range -40 to +150 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER
VOLTAGE
CODE
V
RRM
, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
V
RSM
, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
I
RRM
AT 150 °C
mA
VS-VSK.166
VS-VSK.196
VS-VSK.236
04 400 500
20
08 800 900
12 1200 1300
14 1400 1500
16 1600 1700
VS-VSK.166..PbF, VS-VSK.196..PbF, VS-VSK.236..PbF Series
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
VALUES
UNITS
VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236
Maximum average on-state
current at case temperature
I
F(AV)
180° conduction, half sine wave
165 195 230 A
100 100 100 °C
Maximum RMS on-state current I
F(RMS)
260 305 360
A
Maximum peak, one-cycle
on-state, non-repetitive
surge current
I
FSM
t = 10 ms
No voltage
reapplied
Sine half wave,
initial T
J
=
T
J
maximum
4000 4750 5500
t = 8.3 ms 4200 4980 5765
t = 10 ms
100 % V
RRM
reapplied
3350 4000 4630
t = 8.3 ms 3500 4200 4850
Maximum I
2
t for fusing I
2
t
t = 10 ms
No voltage
reapplied
80 113 151
kA
2
s
t = 8.3 ms 73 103 138
t = 10 ms
100 % V
RRM
reapplied
56 80 107
t = 8.3 ms 52 73 98
Maximum I
2
t for fusing I
2
t t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 798 1130 1516 kA
2
s
Low level value of threshold voltage V
F(TO)1
(16.7 % x x I
F(AV)
< I < x I
F(AV)
), T
J
maximum 0.73 0.69 0.7
V
High level value of threshold voltage V
F(TO)2
(I > x I
F(AV)
), T
J
maximum 0.88 0.78 0.83
Low level value on-state
slope resistance
r
t1
(16.7 % x x I
F(AV)
< I < x I
F(AV)
), T
J
maximum 1.5 1.3 1.2
m
High level value on-state
r
t2
(I > x I
F(AV)
), T
J
maximum 1.26 1.2 1.07
Maximum forward voltage drop V
FM
I
FM
= x I
F(AV)
, T
J
= 25 °C, 180° conduction
Average power = V
F(TO)
x I
F(AV)
+ r
f
x (I
F(RMS)
)
2
1.43 1.38 1.46 V
BLOCKING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 UNITS
Maximum peak reverse and
off-state leakage current
I
RRM
T
J
= 150 °C 20 mA
RMS insulation voltage V
INS
50 Hz, circuit to base, all terminals shorted,
t = 1 s
3500 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
VALUES
UNITS
VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236
Maximum junction operating and
storage temperature range
T
J
, T
Stg
-40 to +150 °C
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case per junction
R
thJC
DC operation 0.2 0.16 0.14
K/W
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink per module
R
thCS
Mounting surface smooth, flat and greased 0.05
Mounting
torque ± 10 %
IAP to heatsink
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 Nm
busbar to IAP
Approximate weight
200 g
7.1 oz.
Case style INT-A-PAK
VS-VSK.166..PbF, VS-VSK.196..PbF, VS-VSK.236..PbF Series
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Note
Table shows the increment of thermal resistance R
thJC
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 3 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
R CONDUCTION PER JUNCTION
DEVICES
SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION
AT T
J
MAXIMUM
RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION
AT T
J
MAXIMUM
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
K/WVSK.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
120
110
100
130
140
150
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
40 80 120 160
200
0
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
VSK.166.. Series
R
thJC
(DC) = 0.20 K/W
Conduction angle
Ø
90
80
70
130
140
150
120
110
100
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100
150 200 250 300
0
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
VSK.166.. Series
R
thJC
(DC) = 0.20 K/W
Ø
Conduction period
0
50
250
200
150
100
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
8040 120 160
200
0
RMS limit
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
VSK.166.. Series
T
J
= 150 °C
Conduction angle
Ø
0
50
200
150
100
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
10050 150 200
250 300
0
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
VSK.166.. Series
Per junction
T
J
= 150 °C
Ø
Conduction period
250
300

VS-VSKJ236/04PBF

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Vishay Semiconductors
Description:
SCR Modules 400 Volt 230 Amp
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