Mitsubishi Thyristor
FT1500A U-240
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
J x K (BOTH SIDES)
GATE (WHITE)
AUX CATHODE POTENTIAL
CONNECTOR (RED)
F
A
TYPE
NAME
B
C
CATHODE
D
H TYP
G TYP
Ultra High Voltage
Thyristor
1500 Amperes/ 12000 Volts
Description:
Powerex Ultra High Voltage
Thyristors are used in high
voltage AC Switch and Static Var
Compensator (SVC) applications.
Features:
□ Average On-state Current
(I
= 1500A)
T(AV)
□ Repetitive Peak Off-state
Voltage (V
□ Low On-state Voltage
□ Press Pack Type
= 12000V)
DRM
ANODE
Outline Drawing and Circuit Diagram
Dimensions Inches Millimeters
A 4.13 Dia. 105.0 Dia.
B 4.13 Dia. 105.0 Dia.
C 6.5 Dia. 165.0 Dia.
D 0.2 0.40
E 1.38±0.02 35.0±0.5
F 17.99±0.39 457.0±10
G 0.30 7.5
H 0.17 Dia. 4.3 Dia.
J 0.14 Dia. 3.6±0.1 Dia.
K 0.09 Deep 2.2±0.1 Deep
E
D
Applications:
□ High Voltage AC Switch
□ Static Var Compensator (SVC)
Ordering Information:
Example: Select the complete part
module number you desire from
the table below.
Current Voltage
Device Amperes Number Type (x 50)
FT* 1500 A U** 240
* Press Pack Thyristor
**Ultra High Voltage
Rating Manu. Rating
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Mitsubishi Thyristor
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
FT1500AU-240
Ultra High Voltage Thyristor
1500 Amperes/12000 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings, Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified
Ratings Symbol FT1500AU-240 Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage V
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage V
DC Reverse Voltage V
Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage V
Non-Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage V
RMS On-state Current I
Average On-state Current, f = 60Hz, Sine Wave u = 180°C, Tf = 88°CI
Surge (Non-repetitive) On-state Current, One Half Cycle at 60Hz I
RRM
RSM
R(DC)
DRM
DSM
T(RMS)
T(AV)
TSM
Current-squared, Time Integration, One Cycle at 60Hz I2t 4.8 x 10
Critical Rate of Rise of On-state Current, VD = 1/2 V
Peak Forward Gate Power Dissipation P
Average Forward Gate Power Dissipation P
Peak Forward Gate Voltage V
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage V
Peak Forward Gate Current I
Junction Temperature T
Storage T emperature T
, IG = 2.0A, Tj = 125°Cdi
DRM
FG(AV)
FGM
/dt 100 A/µs
T
FGM
FGM
RGM
j
stg
Mounting Force Required, Recommended Value 118 – 108 ~ 132 kN
Weight, Standard Value – 4000 Grams
DC Off-state Voltage V
D(DC)
12000 Volts
12000 Volts
9600 Volts
12000 Volts
12000 Volts
2360 Amperes
1500 Amperes
34 kA
6
A2s
30 Watts
8.0 Watts
20 Volts
10 Volts
6.0 Amperes
-40 to 125 °C
-40 to 150 °C
9600 Volts
Electrical Characteristics, Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Current I
Repetitive Peak Off-state Current I
On-state Voltage V
RRM
DRM
TM
Tj = 125°C, V
Tj = 125°C, V
Applied – – 1200 mA
RRM
Applied – – 1200 mA
DRM
Tj = 125°C, ITM = 3000A, – – 4.0 Volts
Instantaneous Measurement
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-state Voltage dv/dt Tj = 125°C, VD = 1/2 V
Gate T rigger Voltage V
Gate Non-trigger Voltage V
Gate T rigger Current I
GT
GD
GT
Tj = 25°C, VD = 6V, RL = 2Ω – – 2.5 Volts
Tj = 125°C, VD = 1/2 V
Tj = 25°C, VD = 6V, RL = 2Ω – – 350 mA
DRM
DRM
2000 – – V/µs
0.2 – – Volts
Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics, Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Fin R
th(j-f)
– – – 0.005 °C/W
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