VISHAY VS-ST1230C16K0 phase control thyristor center amplifying gate metal case suitable for DC power supplies

Key Attributes
Model Number: VS-ST1230C16K0
Product Custom Attributes
Holding Current (Ih):
600mA
Current - Gate Trigger(Igt):
200mA
Voltage - On State(Vtm):
1.62V
Current - On State(It(RMS)):
3.2kA
Peak Off - State Voltage(Vdrm):
1.6kV
SCR Type:
1 SCR
Operating Temperature:
-40℃~+125℃
Gate Trigger Voltage (Vgt):
3V
Mfr. Part #:
VS-ST1230C16K0
Package:
TO-200AC
Product Description

Product Overview

The Vishay Semiconductors VS-ST1230C..K Series Phase Control Thyristors, in a high profile hockey PUK version with a metal case and ceramic insulator, are designed and qualified for industrial level applications. Featuring a center amplifying gate, these thyristors are suitable for DC motor controls, controlled DC power supplies, and AC controllers. They offer robust performance with high average on-state current ratings and a wide range of voltage options.

Product Attributes

  • Brand: Vishay Semiconductors
  • Series: VS-ST1230C..K
  • Case Style: K-PUK (A-24)
  • Gate Type: Center amplifying gate
  • Insulation: Metal case with ceramic insulator
  • Material Compliance: Refer to www.vishay.com/doc?99912 for definitions of compliance

Technical Specifications

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Values Units
Primary Characteristics
Average On-State Current IT(AV) 1745 A
Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage / Repetitive Peak Inverse Voltage VDRM/VRRM 800, 1200, 1400, 1600 V
On-State Voltage VTM Ipk = 4000 A, tp = 10 ms sine pulse 1.62 V
Gate Trigger Current IGT TJ = 25 C 100 mA
Operating Junction Temperature TJ -40 to +125 C
Package K-PUK (A-24)
Circuit Configuration Single SCR
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Average On-State Current IT(AV) Ths = 55 C 1745 A
RMS On-State Current IT(RMS) Ths = 25 C 3200 A
Peak Surge Current (50 Hz) ITSM t = 10 ms 33 500 A
Peak Surge Current (60 Hz) ITSM t = 8.3 ms 35 100 A
It (50 Hz) It 5615 kAs
It (60 Hz) It 5126 kAs
Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage / Repetitive Peak Inverse Voltage VDRM/VRRM 800 to 1600 V
Typical Turn-off Time tq 200 s
Voltage Ratings
Type Number Voltage Code VDRM/VRRM, Maximum Repetitive Peak and Off-State Voltage (V) VRSM, Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Voltage (V) IDRM/IRRM Maximum at TJ = TJ Maximum (mA)
VS-ST1230C..K 08 800 900 100
VS-ST1230C..K 12 1200 1300 14
VS-ST1230C..K 14 1400 1500 16
VS-ST1230C..K 16 1600 1700
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Maximum average on-state current at heatsink temperature IT(AV) 180 conduction, half sine wave, double side cooled 1745 (700) A (55 (85) C)
Maximum RMS on-state current IT(RMS) DC at 25 C heatsink temperature, double side cooled 3200 A
Maximum peak, one-cycle non-repetitive surge current (t = 10 ms, no voltage reapplied) ITSM Sinusoidal half wave, initial TJ = TJ maximum 33 500 A
Maximum It for fusing (t = 10 ms, no voltage reapplied) It 5615 kAs
Maximum It for fusing It t = 0.1 to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 56 150 kAs
Low level value of threshold voltage VT(TO)1 TJ = TJ maximum 0.93 V
High level value of threshold voltage VT(TO)2 TJ = TJ maximum 1.02 V
Low level value of on-state slope resistance rt1 TJ = TJ maximum 0.17 m
High level value of on-state slope resistance rt2 TJ = TJ maximum 0.16 m
Maximum on-state voltage VTM Ipk = 4000 A, TJ = TJ maximum, tp = 10 ms sine pulse 1.62 V
Maximum holding current IH TJ = 25 C, anode supply 12 V resistive load 600 mA
Typical latching current IL 1000 mA
Switching Parameter
Maximum non-repetitive rate of rise of turned-on current dI/dt Gate drive 20 V, 20 , tr 1 s, TJ = TJ maximum, anode voltage 80 % VDRM 1000 A/s
Typical delay time td Gate current 1 A, dIg/dt = 1 A/s, Vd = 0.67 % VDRM, TJ = 25 C 1.9 s
Typical turn-off time tq ITM = 550 A, TJ = TJ maximum, dI/dt = 40 A/s, VR = 50 V, dV/dt = 20 V/s, gate 0 V, 100 , tp = 500 s 200 s
Blocking Parameter
Maximum critical rate of rise of off-state voltage dV/dt TJ = TJ maximum linear to 80 % rated VDRM 500 V/s
Maximum peak reverse and off-state leakage current IRRM, IDRM TJ = TJ maximum, rated VDRM/VRRM applied 100 mA
Triggering Parameter
Maximum peak gate power PGM TJ = TJ maximum, tp 5 ms 16 W
Maximum average gate power PG(AV) TJ = TJ maximum, f = 50 Hz, d% = 50 3 W
Maximum peak positive gate current IGM TJ = TJ maximum, tp 5 ms 3.0 A
Maximum peak positive gate voltage +VGM 20 V
Maximum peak negative gate voltage -VGM 5.0 V
DC gate current required to trigger IGT TJ = -40 C 200 mA
DC gate current required to trigger IGT TJ = 25 C 100 mA
DC gate current required to trigger IGT TJ = 125 C 50 -
DC gate voltage required to trigger VGT TJ = -40 C 1.4 V
DC gate voltage required to trigger VGT TJ = 25 C 1.1 V
DC gate voltage required to trigger VGT TJ = 125 C 0.9 V
DC gate current not to trigger IGD TJ = TJ maximum 10 mA
DC gate voltage not to trigger VGD 0.25 V
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
Maximum operating junction temperature range TJ -40 to 125 C
Maximum storage temperature range TStg -40 to 150 C
Maximum thermal resistance, junction to heatsink (DC operation, single side cooled) RthJ-hs 0.042 K/W
Maximum thermal resistance, junction to heatsink (DC operation, double side cooled) RthJ-hs 0.021 K/W
Maximum thermal resistance, case to heatsink (DC operation, single side cooled) RthC-hs 0.006 K/W
Maximum thermal resistance, case to heatsink (DC operation, double side cooled) RthC-hs 0.003 K/W
Mounting force 500 (2500) N (kg)
Approximate weight 425 g

Ordering Information:

Device code: ST1230C..K

Example: VS-ST1230C16K1-1

Structure:

  • VS- Vishay Semiconductors product
  • ST123 Essential part number
  • 0 Converter grade
  • C Ceramic PUK
  • 16 Voltage code x 100 = VRRM (e.g., 16 for 1600 V)
  • K PUK case K-PUK (A-24)
  • 1 Fast-on terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode unsoldered leads)
  • -1 Critical dV/dt: 1000 V/s (special selection)

Links to Related Documents:

  • Dimensions: www.vishay.com/doc?95081

2411272147_VISHAY-VS-ST1230C16K0_C17681688.pdf

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