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Vishay High Power Products
Inverter Grade Thyristors
(Stud Version), 195 A
FEATURES
• Center amplifying gate
ST183SPbF Series
• High surge current capability
• Low thermal impedance
• High speed performance
• Compression bonding
TO-209AB (TO-93)
• Lead (Pb)-free
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
PRODUCT SUMMARY
I
)195 A
T(AV
•Inverters
• Choppers
• Induction heating
• All types of force-commutated converters
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
I
T(AV)
I
T(RMS)
I
TSM
2
I
t
V
DRM/VRRM
t
q
T
J
T
C
50 Hz 4900
60 Hz 5130
50 Hz 120
60 Hz 110
195 A
85 °C
306
A
kA2s
400 to 800 V
15 to 20 µs
- 40 to 125 °C
RoHS
COMPLIANT
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
V
TYPE NUMBER
ST183S
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VOLTAGE
CODE
04 400 500
08 800 900
DRM/VRRM
REPETITIVE PEAK VOLTAGE
, MAXIMUM
V
V
, MAXIMUM
NON-REPETITIVE PEAK VOLTAGE
RSM
V
I
DRM/IRRM
AT T
= TJ MAXIMUM
J
MAXIMUM
mA
40
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CURRENT CARRYING CAPABILITY
I
FREQUENCY UNITS
180° el
TM
180° el
50 Hz 570 370 900 610 7040 5220
400 Hz 560 360 940 630 3200 2280
1000 Hz 500 300 925 610 1780 1200
2500 Hz 340 190 760 490 880 560
Recovery voltage V
r
Voltage before turn-on V
d
50 50 50
V
DRM
Rise of on-state current dI/dt 50 - - A/µs
Case temperature 60 85 60 85 60 85 °C
Equivalent values for RC circuit 47 /0.22 47/0.22 47/0.22 Ω/µF
ON-STATE CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average on-state current
at case temperature
Maximum RMS on-state current I
I
T(RMS)
Maximum peak, one half cycle,
non-repetitive surge current
2
Maximum I
Maximum I
t for fusing I2t
2
√t for fusing I2√t t = 0.1 to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 1200 kA2√s
Maximum peak on-state voltage V
High level value of threshold voltage V
Low level value of forward slope resistance r
High level value of forward slope resistance r
Maximum holding current I
Typical latching current I
T(AV)
I
TSM
T(TO)1
T(TO)2
180° conduction, half sine wave
DC at 74 °C case temperature 306
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 5130
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 4310
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 110
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 78
ITM = 600 A, TJ = TJ maximum, tp = 10 ms sine wave pulse 1.80
TM
(16.7 % x π x I
(I > π x I
(16.7 % x π x I
t1
(I > π x I
t2
TJ = 25 °C, IT > 30 A 600
H
TJ = 25 °C, VA = 12 V, Ra = 6 Ω, IG = 1 A 1000
L
No voltage
reapplied
100 % V
reapplied
No voltage
reapplied
100 % V
reapplied
< I < π x I
T(AV)
), TJ = TJ maximum 1.45
T(AV)
< I < π x I
T(AV)
), TJ = TJ maximum 0.58
T(AV)
I
TM
V
DRM
RRM
Sinusoidal half wave,
initial T
RRM
), TJ = TJ maximum 1.40
T(AV)
), TJ = TJ maximum 0.67
T(AV)
100 µs
= TJ maximum
J
V
DRM
I
TM
195 A
85 °C
4900
4120
120
85
A
V
A
kA2s
VLow level value of threshold voltage V
mΩ
mA
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Inverter Grade Thyristors
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(Stud Version), 195 A
SWITCHING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum non-repetitive rate of
rise of turned-on current
Typical delay time t
dI/dt
d
minimum
Maximum turn-off time
maximum 20
t
q
BLOCKING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum critical rate of rise of off-state voltage dV/dt
Maximum peak reverse and off-state leakage current
TRIGGERING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum peak gate power P
Maximum average gate power P
Maximum peak positive gate current I
Maximum peak positive gate voltage + V
Maximum peak negative gate voltage - V
Maximum DC gate currrent required to trigger I
Maximum DC gate voltage required to trigger V
Maximum DC gate current not to trigger I
Maximum DC gate voltage not to trigger V
= TJ maximum, V
T
J
= Rated V
DRM
DRM
ITM = 2 x dI/dt
TJ = 25 °C, VDM = Rated V
, ITM = 50 A DC, tp = 1 µs
DRM
Resistive load, gate pulse: 10 V, 5 Ω source
TJ = TJ maximum,
I
= 300 A, commutating dI/dt = 20 A/µs
TM
V
= 50 V, tp = 500 µs, dV/dt: 200 V/µs
R
= TJ maximum, linear to 80 % V
T
J
higher value available on request
,
I
RRM
I
DRM
GM
G(AV)
GM
GT
GT
GD
GD
TJ = TJ maximum, rated V
TJ = TJ maximum, f = 50 Hz, d% = 50
TJ = TJ maximum, tp ≤ 5 ms
GM
GM
TJ = TJ maximum VA = 12 V, Ra = 6 Ω
TJ = TJ maximum, rated V
DRM/VRRM
applied
DRM
1000 A/µs
1.1
15
,
DRM
500 V/µs
applied 40 mA
60
10
10 A
20
5
200 mA
3V
20 mA
0.25 V
µs
W
V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum junction operating temperature range T
Maximum storage temperature range T
Maximum thermal resistance, junction to case R
Maximum thermal resistance, case to heatsink R
J
Stg
thJC
thCS
DC operation 0.105
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.04
Non-lubricated threads
Mounting torque, ± 10 %
Lubricated threads
Approximate weight 280 g
Case style See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet TO-209AB (TO-93)
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- 40 to 125
- 40 to 150
31
(275)
24.5
(210)
°C
K/W
N · m
(lbf · in)
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Inverter Grade Thyristors
(Stud Version), 195 A
ΔR
Note
• The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance R
CONDUCTION
thJC
CONDUCTION ANGLE
180° 0.016 0.012
120° 0.019 0.020
90° 0.025 0.027
60° 0.036 0.037
30° 0.060 0.060
130
120
110
100
Maximum Allowable
90
Case Temperature (°C)
80
0
40 80 120 160
20 60 100 140 180 200
Average On-State Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
ST183S Series
(DC) = 0.105 K/W
R
thJC
60 °C
30 °C
SINUSOIDAL
CONDUCTION
Ø
Conduction angle
120 °C
90 °C
180 °C
RECTANGULAR
CONDUCTION
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
thJC
130
120
110
100
90
Maximum Allowable
Case Temperature (°C)
80
70
TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
T
= TJ maximum K/W
J
ST183S Series
(DC) = 0.105 K/W
R
thJC
Conduction period
60°
90°
180°
120°
50 150
0
30°
100 200
Average On-State Current (A)
Ø
DC
250 300 350
350
300
250
200
150
Power Loss (W)
100
50
Maximum Average On-State
0
20 6040 80
0
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
Ø
Conduction angle
ST183S Series
= 125 °C
T
J
100 120 140 160 180 200
Average On-State Current (A)
350
300
250
200
150
Power Loss (W)
100
50
Maximum Average On-State
0.1 K/W
R
thSA
= 0.08 K/W - ΔR
50 10075
125
0
0.16 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.8 K/W
1.2 K/W
25
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 3 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
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500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
Maximum Average
100
On-State Power Loss (W)
50
4500
4000
3500
3000
0
0
RMS limit
Inverter Grade Thyristors
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Conduction period
ST183S Series
= 125 °C
T
J
100 200
50 150
Average On-State Current (A)
At any rated load condition and with
rated V
applied following surge
RRM
250 300 350
Initial TJ = 125 °C
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
(Stud Version), 195 A
500
450
400
350
300
250
Ø
Fig. 4 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
200
150
Power Loss (W)
100
Maximum Average On-State
50
0
25 50 75 100 125
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
10 000
1000
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R
thSA
= 0.8 K/W - ΔR
0.1 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.8 K/W
1.2 K/W
ST183S Series
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
On-State Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave
2500
ST183S Series
2000
1 10 100
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
On-State Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave
2500
ST183S Series
2000
0.01 0.1 1
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Current Pulses (N)
Maximum non-repetitive surge current
versus pulse train duration. Control
of conduction may not be maintained
Initial TJ = 125 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated V
RRM
reapplied
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Instantaneous On-State Current (A)
100
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V)
Fig. 7 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics
1
Steady state value
= 0.105 K/W
R
thJC
(DC operation)
0.1
Transient Thermal
0.01
Impedance (K/W)
thJC
Z
0.001
0.01 0.1 1 100.001
ST183S Series
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 8 - Thermal Impedance Z
Characteristics
thJC
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250
ST183S Series
= 125 °C
T
200
J
150
100
- Maximum Reverse
rr
Recovery Charge (µC)
50
Q
0
200 406080100
dI/dt - Rate of Fall of On-State Current (A/µs)
Fig. 9 - Reverse Recovered Charge Characteristics Fig. 10 - Reverse Recovery Current Characteristics
10 000
1000
1000
1500
2500
3000
ITM = 50 A
400
500
I
I
I
TM
Snubber circuit
R
C
V
200
Inverter Grade Thyristors
(Stud Version), 195 A
= 500 A
TM
= 300 A
I
TM
= 200 A
TM
= 100 A
= 47 Ω
s
= 0.22 µF
s
= 80 % V
D
100
DRM
50 Hz
160
140
120
100
80
60
Current (A)
40
- Maximum Reverse Recovery
I
20
rr
0
200 40 60 80 100
dI/dt - Rate of Fall of On-State Current (A/µs)
10 000
1000
1000
1500
2500
ST183S Series
T
500
I
I
TM
= 125 °C
J
Snubber circuit
= 47 Ω
R
s
= 0.22 µF
C
s
= 80 % V
V
D
100
400
200
= 500 A
TM
= 300 A
I
TM
= 200 A
I
TM
= 100 A
I
TM
= 50 A
DRM
50 Hz
5000
Peak On-State Current (A)
100
10 100 1000 10 000
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
10 000
1000
100
Snubber circuit
= 47 Ω
R
s
= 0.22 µF
C
s
= 80 % V
V
D
3000
5000
10 000
DRM
1500
Peak On-State Current (A)
10
10 100 1000 10 000
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
500
2500
200
t
t
p
1000
p
ST183S Series
Sinusoidal pulse
= 60 °C
T
C
50 Hz
100
400
ST183S Series
Trapezoidal pulse
= 60 °C
T
C
dI/dt = 50 A/µs
Peak On-State Current (A)
100
Fig. 11 - Frequency Characteristics
10 000
1000
100
Peak On-State Current (A)
10
Fig. 12 - Frequency Characteristics
3000
5000
ST183S Series
Sinusoidal pulse
t
T
p
= 85 °C
C
10 100 1000 10 000
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
Snubber circuit
= 47 Ω
R
s
= 0.22 µF
C
s
= 80 % V
V
D
2500
5000
3000
DRM
1000
1500
400
500
100
50 Hz
200
ST183S Series
10 000
Trapezoidal pulse
T
C
t
p
dI/dt = 50 A/µs
= 85 °C
10 100 1000 10 000
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
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10 000
1000
100
Snubber circuit
= 47 Ω
R
s
C
= 0.22 µF
s
V
= 80 % V
D
2500
3000
5000
10 000
DRM
1000
Peak On-State Current (A)
10
10 100 1000 10 000
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
100 000
10 000
1000
100
Peak On-State Current (A)
10
t
p
10 100 1000 10 000
0.5
0.3
0.2
0.1
ST183S Series
Sinusoidal pulse
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
1500
400
500
t
p
1
Inverter Grade Thyristors
Vishay High Power Products
(Stud Version), 195 A
10 000
50 Hz
200
100
ST183S Series
Trapezoidal pulse
= 60 °C
T
C
dI/dt = 100 A/µs
Peak On-State Current (A)
Fig. 13 - Frequency Characteristics
100 000
20 joules per pulse
5
10
2
10 000
Peak On-State Current (A)
Fig. 14 - Maximum On-State Energy Power Loss Characteristics
Snubber circuit
= 47 Ω
R
s
= 0.22 µF
C
s
= 80 % V
V
D
1000
100
5000
10 000
10
10 100 1000 10 000
1000
100
10
10 100 1000 10 000
DRM
1000
2500
1500
3000
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
ST183S Series
Rectangular pulse
t
dI/dt = 50 A/µs
p
0.3
0.1
0.2
Pulse Basewidth (µs)
500
0.5
400
t
p
50 Hz
200
100
ST183S Series
Trapezoidal pulse
= 85 °C
T
C
dI/dt = 100 A/µs
20 joules per pulse
10
5
2
1
100
Rectangular gate pulse
a) Recommended load line for
rated dI/dt: 20 V, 10 Ω; t
b) Recommended load line for
≤ 30 % rated dI/dt: 10 V, 10 Ω
10
≤ 1 µs
t
r
≤ 1 µs
r
(b)
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
(a)
T
J
= 40 °C
(1) PGM = 10 W, tp = 20 ms
= 20 W, tp = 10 ms
(2) P
GM
= 40 W, tp = 5 ms
(3) P
GM
= 60 W, tp = 3.3 ms
(4) P
GM
1
V
Instantaneous Gate Voltage (V)
(1)
GD
I
GD
Device: ST183S Series
Frequency limited by P
(2)
(3) (4)
G(AV)
0.1
0.001
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Instantaneous Gate Current (A)
Fig. 15 - Gate Characteristics
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ST183SPbF Series
Vishay High Power Products
ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
Device code
ST 18 3 S 08 P F K 0 PbF
324
1 - Thyristor
2 - Essential part number
3 - 3 = Fast turn-off
4 - S = Compression bonding stud
5 - Voltage code x 100 = V
6 - P = Stud base 3/4" 16UNF-2A
7 - Reapplied dV/dt code (for t
8 -t
9 - 0 = Eyelet terminals
code
q
(gate and auxiliary cathode leads)
1 = Fast-on terminals
(gate and auxiliary cathode leads)
Inverter Grade Thyristors
(Stud Version), 195 A
51
678910
(see Voltage Ratings table)
RRM
test condition)
q
dV/dt - tq combinations available
dV/dt (V/µs) 200
q
20
15
(µs)
t
FL
FK
10
- Lead (Pb)-free
Note: For metric device M16 x 1.5 contact factory
LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensions http://www.vishay.com/doc?95077
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