Industrial Grade Phase Control Thyristors VISHAY VS-ST180C20C1 for DC Motor and AC Controller Systems

Key Attributes
Model Number: VS-ST180C20C1
Product Custom Attributes
Holding Current (Ih):
600mA
Current - Gate Trigger(Igt):
150mA
Voltage - On State(Vtm):
1.96V
Current - On State(It(RMS)):
660A
Peak Off - State Voltage(Vdrm):
2kV
SCR Type:
1 SCR
Operating Temperature:
-40℃~+125℃
Gate Trigger Voltage (Vgt):
3V
Mfr. Part #:
VS-ST180C20C1
Package:
TO-200AB
Product Description

Product Overview

The Vishay Semiconductors VS-ST180C Series are Phase Control Thyristors featuring a center amplifying gate and a metal case with a ceramic insulator. Designed and qualified for industrial-level applications, these thyristors are suitable for DC motor controls, controlled DC power supplies, and AC controllers. They offer robust performance with a high average on-state current of 350 A and voltage ratings up to 2000 V.

Product Attributes

  • Brand: Vishay Semiconductors
  • Case Style: A-PUK (TO-200AB)
  • Material Categorization: For definitions of compliance, please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912

Technical Specifications

Parameter Test Conditions Values Units
Primary Characteristics
Average On-State Current (IT(AV)) 350 A
Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (VDRM/VRRM) 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 1800, 2000 V
On-State Voltage (VTM) Ipk = 750 A, TJ = TJ maximum, tp = 10 ms sine pulse 1.96 V
Gate Trigger Current (IGT) TJ = 25 C 90 mA
Junction Temperature (TJ) -40 to +125 C
Package A-PUK (TO-200AB)
Circuit Configuration Single SCR
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Average On-State Current (IT(AV)) Ths = 55 C 350 A
RMS On-State Current (IT(RMS)) Ths = 25 C 660 A
Peak Surge Current (ITSM) 50 Hz, t = 10 ms 5000 A
Peak Surge Current (ITSM) 60 Hz, t = 8.3 ms 5230 A
It Rating 50 Hz, t = 10 ms 125 kAs
It Rating 60 Hz, t = 8.3 ms 114 kAs
Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (VDRM/VRRM) 400 to 2000 V
Typical Turn-off Time (tq) 100 s
Junction Temperature (TJ) -40 to +125 C
Voltage Ratings
Type Number Voltage Code VDRM/VRRM, Maximum Repetitive Peak and Off-State Voltage VRSM, Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Voltage IDRM/IRRM Maximum at TJ = TJ Maximum mA
VS-ST180C..C 04 400 500 30
VS-ST180C..C 08 800 900 12
VS-ST180C..C 12 1200 1300 16
VS-ST180C..C 16 1600 1700 18
VS-ST180C..C 18 1800 1900 20
VS-ST180C..C 20 2000 2100
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Maximum average on-state current (IT(AV)) 180 conduction, half sine wave, double side (single side) cooled 350 (140) A
Heatsink Temperature (Ths) 55 (85) C
Maximum RMS on-state current (IT(RMS)) DC at 25 C heatsink temperature, double side cooled 660 A
Maximum peak, one-cycle non-repetitive surge current (ITSM) t = 10 ms, no voltage reapplied, sinusoidal half wave, initial TJ = TJ maximum 5000 A
Maximum peak, one-cycle non-repetitive surge current (ITSM) t = 8.3 ms, 100 % VRRM reapplied 5230 A
Maximum It for fusing (It) t = 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 125 kAs
Maximum It for fusing (It) t = 8.3 ms, 100 % VRRM reapplied 114 kAs
Maximum It for fusing (It) t = 0.1 to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 1250 kAs
Low level value of threshold voltage (VT(TO)1) (16.7 % x x IT(AV) < I < x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 1.08 V
High level value of threshold voltage (VT(TO)2) (I > x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 1.14 V
Low level value of on-state slope resistance (rt1) (16.7 % x x IT(AV) < I < x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 1.18 m
High level value of on-state slope resistance (rt2) (I > x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum 1.14 m
Maximum on-state voltage (VTM) Ipk = 750 A, TJ = TJ maximum, tp = 10 ms sine pulse 1.96 V
Maximum holding current (IH) TJ = 25 C, anode supply 12 V resistive load 600 mA
Maximum (typical) latching current (IL) 1000 (300)
Switching Parameters
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 1.0 s
Typical turn-off time (tq) ITM = 300 A, TJ = TJ maximum, dI/dt = 20 A/s, VR = 50 V, dV/dt = 20 V/s, gate 0 V, 100 , tp = 500 s 100 s
Blocking Parameters
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 30 mA
Triggering Parameters
Maximum peak gate power (PGM) TJ = TJ maximum, tp 5 ms 10 W
Maximum average gate power (PG(AV)) TJ = TJ maximum, f = 50 Hz, d% = 50 2.0
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 180 mA
DC gate current required to trigger (IGT) TJ = 25 C 90 to 150 mA
DC gate current required to trigger (IGT) TJ = 125 C 40 mA
DC gate voltage required to trigger (VGT) TJ = -40 C 2.9 V
DC gate voltage required to trigger (VGT) TJ = 25 C 1.8 to 3.0 V
DC gate voltage required to trigger (VGT) TJ = 125 C 1.2 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 (RthJ-hs) DC operation, single side cooled 0.17 K/W
Maximum thermal resistance, junction to heatsink (RthJ-hs) DC operation, double side cooled 0.08 K/W
Maximum thermal resistance, case to heatsink (RthC-hs) DC operation, single side cooled 0.033 K/W
Maximum thermal resistance, case to heatsink (RthC-hs) DC operation, double side cooled 0.017 K/W
Mounting force 10 % 4900 (500) N (kg)
Approximate weight 50 g
Case style A-PUK (TO-200AB)

Ordering Information

Device code: VS-ST180C20CPBF

  • VS: Vishay Semiconductors product
  • ST180C: Essential part number
  • 20: Voltage code (VRRM = 2000 V)
  • C: PUK case
  • (b): Critical dV/dt selection (None = 500 V/s, L = 1000 V/s)
  • (1): Eyelet terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode unsoldered leads)
  • (2): Fast-on terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode unsoldered leads)
  • (3): Eyelet terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode soldered leads)
  • (4): Fast-on terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode soldered leads)

Links to Related Documents:

  • Dimensions: www.vishay.com/doc?95074

2411272151_VISHAY-VS-ST180C20C1_C17668858.pdf

Contact Our Experts And Get A Free Consultation!

Our mission is to offer "High Quality" & "Good Service" & "Fast Delivery" to help our clients to gain more profits.