
XT2116
XT2116
Fast Turn-on Asymmetric Thyristor
Advance Information
Replaces March 1998 version, DS4674-2.2 DS4674-3.0 January 2000
APPLICATIONS
■ Pulse Modulators
■ Laser Diode Triggering
■ Capacitor Discharge Applications
FEATURES
■ The XT2116 is Asymmetrical Thyristor in which the
reverse voltage capability has been sacrificed to enable a
high forward blocking characteristic combined with
excellent turn-on performance.
■ Designed for rapid and efficient switching of high
current pulses.
VOLTAGE RATINGS
Type Number Max. Rise Time
t
r
(T
= 25˚C)
case
ns
XT2116 - 1601
XT2116 - 1401
XT2116 - 1201
XT2116 - 1001
XT2116 - 801
100
120
120
140
160
Repetitive Peak Voltage
V
DRM
V
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
KEY PARAMETERS
V
DRM
I
T(AV)
I
TSM
dIdt 2000A/
dV/dt 300V/µs
t
on
Outline type code: SO28.
See Package Details for further information.
Peak Working Voltages
V
RRM
V
< 2
< 2
< 2
< 2
< 2
*
V
DWM
V
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
1600V
50A
800A
µs
350ns
V
*
RWM
V
< 2
< 2
< 2
< 2
< 2
CURRENT RATINGS
Symbol Parameter Conditions UnitsMax.
I
T(AV)
I
T(RMS)
I
Mean on-state current
RMS value
T
Continuous (direct) on-state current
Half wave resistive load, T
= 80oC79A
T
case
T
= 85oC68A
case
= 80oC50A
case
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XT2116
SURGE RATINGS
Symbol
I
TSM
2
tI
I
Parameter
Surge (non-repetitive) forward current
2
t for fusing 3200 A2s
10ms half sine; T
Conditions Max. Units
= 125oC
case
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL DATA
Symbol Parameter
th(j-c)
th(c-h)
T
vj
T
stg
- 3.5
Thermal resistance - junction to caseR
Thermal resistance - case to heatsinkR
Virtual junction temperature
Storage temperature range
Mounting torque
d.c.
Mounting torque 3.5Nm
with mounting compound
On-state (conducting) - 125
* Recommended value.
Conditions Min. Max. Units
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
800 A
- 0.35
0.25-
-55 125
*
4.0 Nm
o
C/W
o
C/W
o
o
C
C
T
= 25˚C unless otherwise stated.
case
ParameterSymbol Conditions
V
TM
I
RRM/IDRM
Maximum on-state voltage At IT = 100A
Peak reverse and off-state current At V
RRM/VDRM
dV/dt Maximum linear rate of rise of off-state voltage Tj = 125oC, To V
Half sine wave of 2µs, Tj = 125˚C
Gate source 20V, 10Ω. tr = 160ns
I
L
I
H
t
d
q
†
Available to 10µs.
Latching current -
Holding current -
Delay time VD = 400V, gate source = 500mA, tr = 50ns
I
Circuit commutated turn-off timet
= 25A, VRM = 0V, VDR = V
T
R
= 47Ω, dV/dt = 100V/µs.
GK
, RGK = 47Ω
DRM
DWM
, T
=120˚C,
case
Typ. Max. Units
-V
2.0
- 10/10 mA
- 300 V/µs
- 2000 A/µsRate of rise of on-state currentdI/dt
45 - mA
35 - mA
- 250 ns
†
-
µs120
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GATE TRIGGER CHARACTERISTICS AND RATINGS
T
= 25˚C unless otherwise stated.
case
XT2116
V
GT
I
GT
V
FGM
V
RGM
I
FGM
P
GM
G(AV)
*
Recommended trigger current not less than 500mA, tr < 50ns.
Gate trigger voltage V
Gate trigger current
Peak forward gate voltage - - 40 V
Peak reverse gate voltage
Peak forward gate current -
Peak gate power Average gate power
ConditionsParameterSymbol
= 12V
DWM
V
= 12V
DWM
Typ.
-
Max.
Units
0.9 3.0 V
- 100* mA
-10V
-10A
-40W
-P
-10W
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XT2116
PACKAGE DETAILS
For further package information, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. All dimensions in mm, unless stated otherwise.
DO NOT SCALE.
Collector Hex. 17.35mm AF max
Cathode Ø4.0
Gate Ø1.53
min
24
11.5
Thread 1/4 in 28 UNF 2A
Nominal weight: 14.5g
Package outline type code: SO28
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