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ST280CHPbF Series
Vishay High Power Products
Phase Control Thyristors
(Hockey PUK Version), 500 A
FEATURES
• Center amplifying gate
• Metal case with ceramic insulator
• International standard case TO-200AB (A-PUK)
TO-200AB (A-PUK)
• Extended temperature range
• Lead (Pb)-free
PRODUCT SUMMARY
I
T(AV)
500 A
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• DC motor controls
• Controlled DC power supplies
• AC controllers
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
hs
T
hs
50 Hz 7200
60 Hz 7500
50 Hz 260
60 Hz 230
Typical 100 µs
500 A
80 °C
1130 A
25 °C
A
kA2s
400 to 600 V
- 40 to 150 °C
RoHS
COMPLIANT
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
V
TYPE NUMBER
ST280CH..C
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VOLTAGE
CODE
04 400 500
06 600 700
DRM/VRRM
REPETITIVE PEAK AND
OFF-STATE VOLTAGE
, MAXIMUM
V
V
, MAXIMUM
NON-REPETITIVE PEAK VOLTAGE
RSM
V
I
DRM/IRRM
AT T
= TJ MAXIMUM
J
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MAXIMUM
mA
75

ST280CHPbF Series
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Phase Control Thyristors
(Hockey PUK Version), 500 A
ON-STATE CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum average on-state current
at heatsink temperature
Maximum RMS on-state current I
I
T(RMS)
Maximum peak, one-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 2600 kA2√s
Low level value of threshold voltage V
High level value of threshold voltage V
Low level value of on-state slope resistance r
High level value of on-state slope resistance r
Maximum on-state voltage V
Maximum holding current I
Maximum (typical) latching current I
T(AV)
180° conduction, half sine wave
double side (single side) cooled
DC at 25 °C heatsink temperature double side cooled 1130
I
TSM
T(TO)1
T(TO)2
t1
t2
TM
H
L
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 7500
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 6300
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 235
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 165
(16.7 % x π x I
(I > π x I
(16.7 % x π x I
(I > π x I
Ipk = 1000 A, TJ = TJ maximum, tp = 10 ms sine pulse 1.35 V
TJ = 25 °C, anode supply 12 V resistive load
No voltage
reapplied
100 % V
reapplied
No voltage
RRM
Sinusoidal half wave,
initial T
= TJ maximum
J
reapplied
100 % V
RRM
reapplied
< I < π x I
T(AV)
), TJ = TJ maximum 0.88
T(AV)
< I < π x I
T(AV)
), TJ = TJ maximum 0.47
T(AV)
), TJ = TJ maximum 0.84
T(AV)
), TJ = TJ maximum 0.50
T(AV)
500 (185) A
80 (110) °C
7200
6000
260
180
600
1000 (300)
A
kA2s
V
mΩ
mA
SWITCHING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum non-repetitive rate of rise
of turned-on current
Typical delay time t
Typical turn-off time t
dI/dt
d
q
Gate drive 20 V, 20 Ω, t
T
= TJ maximum, anode voltage ≤ 80 % V
J
≤ 1 µs
r
DRM
Gate current 1 A, dIg/dt = 1 A/µs
V
0.67 % V
d
, TJ = 25 °C
DRM
ITM = 300 A, TJ = TJ maximum, dI/dt = 20 A/µs,
V
= 50 V, dV/dt = 20 V/µs, gate 0 V 100 Ω, tp = 500 µs
R
1000 A/µs
1.0
µs
100
BLOCKING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum critical rate of rise of
off-state voltage
Maximum peak reverse and
off-state leakage current
dV/dt T
,
I
RRM
I
DRM
= TJ maximum linear to 80 % rated V
J
TJ = TJ maximum, rated V
DRM/VRRM
DRM
500 V/µs
applied 75 mA
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ST280CHPbF Series
Phase Control Thyristors
Vishay High Power Products
(Hockey PUK Version), 500 A
TRIGGERING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
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
GM
G(AV)
GM
TJ = TJ maximum, tp ≤ 5 ms 10.0
TJ = TJ maximum, f = 50 Hz, d% = 50 2.0
TJ = TJ maximum, tp ≤ 5 ms 3.0 A
GM
TJ = TJ maximum, tp ≤ 5 ms
GM
TJ = - 40 °C
DC gate current required to trigger I
DC gate voltage required to trigger V
DC gate current not to trigger I
DC gate voltage not to trigger V
GT
GT
GD
GD
= 25 °C 90 150
J
T
= 150 °C 30 -
J
TJ = - 40 °C 2.9 -
= 25 °C 1.8 3.0
T
J
T
= 150 °C 1.0 -
J
Maximum required gate trigger/
current/voltage are the lowest
value which will trigger all units
12 V anode to cathode applied
Maximum gate current/voltage
not to trigger is the maximum
TJ = TJ maximum
value which will not trigger any
unit with rated V
DRM
anode to
cathode applied
VALUES
TYP. MAX.
20
5.0
180 -
10 mA
0.30 V
UNITS
W
V
mAT
V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES UNITS
Maximum operating junction and
storage temperature range
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to heatsink
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink
Mounting force, ± 10 %
Approximate weight 50 g
Case style See dimensions - link at the end of datasheet TO-200AB (A-PUK)
ΔR
CONDUCTION
thJ-hs
CONDUCTION ANGLE
SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION
SINGLE SIDE DOUBLE SIDE SINGLE SIDE DOUBLE SIDE
180° 0.016 0.017 0.011 0.011
120° 0.019 0.019 0.019 0.019
90° 0.024 0.024 0.026 0.026
60° 0.035 0.035 0.036 0.037
30° 0.060 0.060 0.060 0.061
Note
• The table above shows the increment of thermal resistance R
T
R
J
R
, T
thJ-hs
thC-hs
Stg
DC operation single side cooled 0.17
DC operation double side cooled 0.08
DC operation single side cooled 0.033
DC operation double side cooled 0.017
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
thJ-hs
- 40 to 150 °C
4900
(500)
TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
= TJ maximum K/W
T
J
K/W
N
(kg)
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ST280CHPbF Series
Vishay High Power Products
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
Maximum Allowable
70
60
Heatsink Temperature (°C)
50
40
0
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
Maximum Allowable
50
40
Heatsink Temperature (°C)
30
20
0
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
ST280CH..C Series
(Single side cooled)
R
(DC) = 0.17 K/W
thJ-hs
30°
60°
100 200 300 400
Conduction angle
90°
120°
Average On-State Current (A)
ST280CH..C Series
(Single side cooled)
(DC) = 0.17 K/W
R
thJ-hs
Conduction period
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
100 200 300 400 500 600
Average On-State Current (A)
Phase Control Thyristors
(Hockey PUK Version), 500 A
150
140
130
120
110
Ø
180°
500
Ø
DC
700
100
90
80
70
60
Maximum Allowable
Maximum Average
50
40
Heatsink Temperature (°C)
30
20
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
On-State Power Loss (W)
200
100
ST280CH..C Series
(Double side cooled)
(DC) = 0.08 K/W
R
thJ-hs
Ø
Conduction period
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
DC
200 400 600 1000
8000
Average On-State Current (A)
Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
0
100 200 300 600
ST280CH..C Series
= 150 °C
T
J
4000
RMS limit
Ø
Conduction angle
500
700
Average On-State Current (A)
Fig. 5 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
1200
800
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
Maximum Allowable
50
40
Heatsink Temperature (°C)
30
20
30°
100 300 500200 400 600 700
0
Average On-State Current (A)
Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics
ST280CH..C Series
(Double side cooled)
R
(DC) = 0.08 K/W
thJ-hs
Conduction angle
60°
90°
120°
Ø
180°
800
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
Maximum Average
400
On-State Power Loss (W)
200
0
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
200 400 600 800
0
Average On-State Current (A)
Fig. 6 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
RMS limit
Ø
Conduction period
ST280CH..C Series
T
= 150 °C
J
12001000
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ST280CHPbF Series
6500
At any rated load condition and with
6000
5500
5000
4500
4000
On-State Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave
3500
3000
rated V
ST280CH..C Series
1
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle
Fig. 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Single and Double Side Cooled
applied following surge.
RRM
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
10
Current Pulses (N)
Phase Control Thyristors
(Hockey PUK Version), 500 A
Initial T
= 150 °C
J
Peak Half Sine Wave
100
10 000
TJ = 150 °C
Vishay High Power Products
7500
Maximum non-repetitive surge current
7000
6500
6000
5500
5000
4500
4000
On-State Current (A)
3500
3000
2500
versus pulse train duration. Control
of conduction may not be maintained.
ST280CH..C Series
0.01
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated V
0.1
reapplied
RRM
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 8 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Single and Double Side Cooled
1
1
Steady state value
= 0.17 K/W
R
thJ-hs
(Single side cooled)
= 0.08 K/W
R
0.1
thJ-hs
(Double side cooled)
(DC operation)
- Transient
0.01
thJ-hs
Z
Thermal Impedance (K/W)
1000
ST280CH..C Series
Instantaneous On-State Current (A)
100
1.0 2.01.5 2.5 3.0 3.5
0.5
Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V)
Fig. 9 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics
TJ = 25 °C
4.0
ST280CH..C Series
0.001
0.001 0.01 0.1 1
10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 10 - Thermal Impedance Z
Characteristics
thJ-hs
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ST280CHPbF Series
Vishay High Power Products
100
Rectangular gate pulse
a) Recommended load line for
rated dI/dt: 20 V, 10 Ω; tr ≤ 1 µs
b) Recommended load line for
≤ 30 % rated dI/dt: 10 V, 10 Ω
10
tr ≤ 1 µs
1
V
GD
Instantaneous Gate Voltage (V)
0.1
0.001 0.01 0.1 1
ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
Device code
ST 28 0 CH 06 C 1 - PbF
I
GD
Phase Control Thyristors
(Hockey PUK Version), 500 A
(a)
(b)
T
J
T
= 40 °C
J
T
J
= 150 °C
Device: ST280CH..C Series
Instantaneous Gate Current (A)
= 25 °C
Frequency limited by P
Fig. 11 - Gate Characteristics
(1) PGM = 10 W, tp = 4 ms
(2) P
= 20 W, tp = 2 ms
GM
(3) P
= 40 W, tp = 1 ms
GM
(4) P
= 60 W, tp = 0.66 ms
GM
(1) (2)
G(AV)
10 100
(3)
(4)
324
51
6789
1 - Thyristor
2 - Essential part number
3 - 0 = Converter grade
4
- CH = Ceramic PUK, high temperature
5
- Voltage code x 100 = V
(see Voltage Ratings table)
RRM
6 - C = PUK case TO-200AB (A-PUK)
7 - 0 = Eyelet terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode unsoldered leads)
1 = Fast-on terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode unsoldered leads)
2 = Eyelet terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode soldered leads)
3 = Fast-on terminals (gate and auxiliary cathode soldered leads)
8 - Critical dV/dt:
None = 500 V/µs (standard selection)
L = 1000 V/µs (special selection)
9 - Lead (Pb)-free
LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensions http://www.vishay.com/doc?95074
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DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)
TO-200AB (A-PUK)
Case Style TO-200AB (A-PUK)
Anode to gate
Creepage distance: 7.62 (0.30) minimum
Strike distance: 7.12 (0.28) minimum
19 (0.75)
DIA. MAX.
Outline Dimensions
Vishay High Power Products
0.3 (0.01) MIN.
13.7/14.4
(0.54/0.57)
19 (0.75)
DIA. MAX.
38 (1.50) DIA MAX.
2 holes 3.56 (0.14) x 1.83 (0.07) minimum deep
42 (1.65) MAX.
0.3 (0.01) MIN.
Gate terminal for
1.47 (0.06) DIA.
pin receptacle
6.5 (0.26)
4.75 (0.19)
25° ± 5°
28 (1.10)
Quote between upper and lower pole pieces has to be considered after
application of mounting force (see thermal and mechanical specification)
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