VS-VSK.166..PbF, VS-VSK.196..PbF, VS-VSK.236..PbF Series
Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A
(INT-A-PAK Power Modules)
PRODUCT SUMMARY
I
F(AV)
Type Modules - Diode, High Voltage
Package INT-A-PAK
Circuit
Single diode, Two diodes common cathode,
Two diodes common cathode, Two diodes
165 A to 230 A
doubler circuit
Vishay Semiconductors
FEATURES
• High voltage
• Electrically isolated by DBC ceramic (AI
• 3500 V
isolating voltage
RMS
• Industrial standard package
• High surge capability
• Glass passivated chips
• Modules uses high voltage power diodes in four basic
configurations
• Simple mounting
• UL approved file E78996
• Designed and qualified for multiple level
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
APPLICATIONS
• DC motor control and drives
• Battery chargers
• Welders
• Power converters
2O3
)
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTICS VSK.166.. VSK.196.. VSK.236.. UNITS
I
F(AV)
I
F(RMS)
I
FSM
2
I
t
2
I
t 798 1130 1516 kA2s
V
RRM
T
J
T
C
50 Hz 4000 4750 5500
60 Hz 4200 4980 5765
50 Hz 80 113 151
60 Hz 73 103 138
Range -40 to +150 °C
165 195 230 A
100 100 100 °C
260 305 360
400 to 1600 V
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER
VS-VSK.166
VS-VSK.196
VS-VSK.236
, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK
V
VOLTAGE
CODE
04 400 500
08 800 900
12 1200 1300
14 1400 1500
16 1600 1700
RRM
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
V
, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
RSM
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
A
kA2s
I
RRM
AT 150 °C
mA
20
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 UNITS
Maximum average on-state
current at case temperature
Maximum RMS on-state current I
Maximum peak, one-cycle
on-state, non-repetitive
surge current
Maximum I
Maximum I
2
t for fusing I2t
2
t for fusing I2t t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 798 1130 1516 kA2s
Low level value of threshold voltage V
High level value of threshold voltage V
Low level value on-state
slope resistance
High level value on-state
Maximum forward voltage drop V
I
F(AV)
F(RMS)
I
FSM
F(TO)1
F(TO)2
r
t1
r
t2
FM
180° conduction, half sine wave
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 4200 4980 5765
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 3500 4200 4850
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 73 103 138
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms 52 73 98
(16.7 % x x I
(I > x I
(16.7 % x x I
(I > x I
IFM = x I
Average power = V
No voltage
reapplied
100 % V
reapplied
No voltage
reapplied
100 % V
RRM
RRM
Sine half wave,
initial T
=
J
T
maximum
J
reapplied
< I < x I
F(AV)
), TJ maximum 0.88 0.78 0.83
F(AV)
< I < x I
F(AV)
), TJ maximum 1.26 1.2 1.07
F(AV)
, TJ = 25 °C, 180° conduction
F(AV)
F(TO)
), TJ maximum 0.73 0.69 0.7
F(AV)
), TJ maximum 1.5 1.3 1.2
F(AV)
x I
+ rf x (I
F(AV)
F(RMS)
165 195 230 A
100 100 100 °C
260 305 360
4000 4750 5500
3350 4000 4630
80 113 151
56 80 107
1.43 1.38 1.46 V
2
)
A
kA2s
V
m
BLOCKING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 UNITS
Maximum peak reverse and
off-state leakage current
RMS insulation voltage V
I
RRM
INS
TJ = 150 °C 20 mA
50 Hz, circuit to base, all terminals shorted,
t = 1 s
3500 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
Maximum junction operating and
storage temperature range
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case per junction
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink per module
Mounting
torque ± 10 %
IAP to heatsink
busbar to IAP
T
, T
J
Stg
R
thJC
R
thCS
DC operation 0.2 0.16 0.14
Mounting surface smooth, flat and greased 0.05
A mounting compound is recommended and
the torque should be rechecked after a period
VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236
of 3 hours to allow for the spread of
Approximate weight
the compound. Lubricated threads.
Case style INT-A-PAK
VALUES
UNITS
-40 to +150 °C
K/W
4 to 6 Nm
200 g
7.1 oz.
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80
70
130
140
150
120
110
100
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100
150 200 250 300
0
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
VSK.166.. Series
R
thJC
(DC) = 0.20 K/W
Ø
Conduction period
0
50
200
150
100
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
10050 150 200
250 300
0
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
VSK.166.. Series
Per junction
T
J
= 150 °C
Ø
Conduction period
250
300
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R CONDUCTION PER JUNCTION
SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION
MAXIMUM
AT T
DEVICES
J
180° 120° 90° 60° 30° 180° 120° 90° 60° 30°
VSK.166 0.025 0.03 0.038 0.055 0.089 0.018 0.031 0.041 0.057 0.089
VSK.236 0.009 0.010 0.014 0.018 0.025 0.008 0.012 0.015 0.019 0.025
Note
• Table shows the increment of thermal resistance R
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
thJC
RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION
AT TJ MAXIMUM
UNITS
K/WVSK.196 0.016 0.019 0.024 0.034 0.053 0.012 0.02 0.026 0.035 0.054
150
140
130
120
110
100
Temperature (°C)
90
Maximum Allowable Case
80
70
0
30°
40 80 120 160
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
VSK.166.. Series
R
(DC) = 0.20 K/W
thJC
Conduction angle
60°
90°
120°
Ø
180°
200
250
200
150
100
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
Power Loss (W)
50
Maximum Average Forward
0
0
Average Forward Current (A)
8040 120 160
Fig. 3 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Ø
Conduction angle
VSK.166.. Series
= 150 °C
T
J
200
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
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Fig. 4 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
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500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
0.1
1
0.01
Maximum non-repetitive surge current
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated V
RRM
reapplied
versus pulse train duration.
VSK.166.. Series
0
100
150
200
250
300
50
Maximum Total Forward
Power Loss (W)
Total RMS Output Current (A)
50 100 150 200
250
0
DC
VSK.166.. Series
Per junction
T
J
= 150 °C
0
1200
1800
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Total Output Current (A)
0
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x VSK.166.. Series
Single phase bridge
Connected
T
J
= 150 °C
+
-
~
1600
1400
1000
800
600
400
200
100
200
300
400
500
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4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave
1500
1000
At any rated load condition and with
rated V
VSK.166.. Series
Number of Equal Amplitude Half
applied following surge.
RRM
Initial TJ = 150 °C
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
10 1001
Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
300
250
200
150
0.4 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.7 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.2 K/W
R
thSA
= 0.12 K/W - ΔR
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Power Loss (W)
50
Maximum Total Forward
0
25 50 75 100 125
0
150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 7 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
0
R
thSA
= 0.12 K/W - ΔR
0.04 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.5 K/W
25 50 75 100 125
0
150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 8 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
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