Mitsubishi Thyristor
FT1500AU-240
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
Ultra High Voltage Thyristor
1500 Amperes/12000 Volts
J x K (BOTH SIDES)
H TYP GATE (WHITE)
G TYP AUX CATHODE POTENTIAL CONNECTOR (RED)
F
A TYPE NAME
Description: Powerex Ultra High Voltage Thyristors are used in high voltage AC Switch and Static Var Compensator (SVC) applications. Features: □ Average On-state Current (IT(AV) = 1500A) □ Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage (VDRM = 12000V)
B C
CATHODE D E D ANODE
□ Low On-state Voltage □ Press Pack Type 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 Rating Amperes 1500 Manu. Number A Voltage Rating (x 50) 240
Outline Drawing and Circuit Diagram Dimensions A B C D E F G H J K Inches 4.13 Dia. 4.13 Dia. 6.5 Dia. 0.2 1.38± 0.02 17.99± 0.39 0.30 0.17 Dia. 0.14 Dia. 0.09 Deep Millimeters 105.0 Dia. 105.0 Dia. 165.0 Dia. 0.40 35.0± 0.5 457.0±10 7.5 4.3 Dia. 3.6± 0.1 Dia. 2.2± 0.1 Deep
Device FT*
Type U**
* Press Pack Thyristor **Ultra High Voltage
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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 Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage DC Reverse Voltage Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage Non-Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage RMS On-state Current Average On-state Current, f = 60Hz, Sine Wave = 180°C, Tf = 88°C Symbol VRRM VRSM VR(DC) VDRM VDSM IT(RMS) IT(AV) ITSM I2t diT/dt PFGM PFG(AV) VFGM VRGM IFGM Tj Tstg – – VD(DC) FT1500AU-240 12000 12000 9600 12000 12000 2360 1500 34 4.8 x 106 100 30 8.0 20 10 6.0 -40 to 125 -40 to 150 108 ~ 132 4000 9600 Units Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes kA A2s A/µs Watts Watts Volts Volts Amperes °C °C kN Grams Volts
Surge (Non-repetitive) On-state Current, One Half Cycle at 60Hz Current-squared, Time Integration, One Cycle at 60Hz Critical Rate of Rise of On-state Current, VD = 1/2 VDRM, IG = 2.0A, Tj = 125°C Peak Forward Gate Power Dissipation Average Forward Gate Power Dissipation Peak Forward Gate Voltage Peak Reverse Gate Voltage Peak Forward Gate Current Junction Temperature Storage Temperature Mounting Force Required, Recommended Value 118 Weight, Standard Value DC Off-state Voltage
Electrical Characteristics, Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Repetitive Peak Reverse Current Repetitive Peak Off-state Current On-state Voltage Symbol IRRM IDRM VTM dv/dt VGT VGD IGT Test Conditions Tj = 125°C, VRRM Applied Tj = 125°C, VDRM Applied Tj = 125°C, ITM = 3000A, Instantaneous Measurement Critical Rate of Rise of Off-state Voltage Gate Trigger Voltage Gate Non-trigger Voltage Gate Trigger Current Tj = 125°C, VD = 1/2 VDRM Tj = 25°C, VD = 6V, RL = 2Ω Tj = 125°C, VD = 1/2 VDRM Tj = 25°C, VD = 6V, RL = 2Ω 2000 – 0.2 – – – – – – 2.5 – 350 V/µs Volts Volts mA Min. – – – Typ. – – – Max. 1200 1200 4.0 Units mA mA Volts
Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics, Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Thermal Resistance, Junction to Fin Symbol Rth(j-f) Test Conditions – Min. – Typ. – Max. 0.005 Units °C/W
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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
MAXIMUM ON-STATE CHARACTERISTICS
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE CURRENT, IT, (AMPERES)
RATED SURGE ON-STATE CURRENT
GATE CHARACTERISTICS
105
Tj = 125oC
SURGE ON-STATE CURRENT, ITSM, (kA)
50
102
VFGM = 20V PFGM = 30W
GATE VOLTAGE, VG, (VOLTS)
40
104
101
PFG(avg) = 8W
30
VGT = 2.5V
20
103
100
IGT Tj = 125°C Tj = 25°C Tj = -40°C VGD = 0.2V
10
IFGM = 6.0A
102 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE VOLTAGE, VTM, (VOLTS)
0 100
101
CONDUCTION TIME, (CYCLES AT 60 Hz)
102
10-1 101
102
103
104
GATE CURRENT, IG, (mA)
MAXIMUM THERMAL IMPEDANCE, Zth(j-c), (°C/WATT)
100 0.006 0.005 0.004 0.003 0.002 0.001 0 10-3
MAXIMUM THERMAL IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS (JUNCTION-TO-FIN) 101
MAXIMUM ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION (SINGLE-PHASE HALF WAVEFORM)
ALLOWABLE FIN TEMPERATURE VS. AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT (SINGLE-PHASE HALF WAVEFORM)
10000
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION, (WATTS)
125
RESISTIVE, INDUCTIVE LOADS
8000
180°
FIN TEMPERATURE, (°C)
100
120° = 30° 60° 90° 120° 180°
6000
360°
= 30°
60°
90°
75
4000
50
360°
2000
25
RESISTIVE, INDUCTIVE LOADS
0 10-2
TIME, (S)
0 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 0 300 600 900 1200 1500
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, IT(avg), (AMPERES) AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, IT(avg), (AMPERES)
10-1
100
MAXIMUM ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION (RECTANGULAR WAVE)
ALLOWABLE FIN TEMPERATURE VS. AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT (RECTANGULAR WAVE)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT VS. JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (TYPICAL)
10000
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION, (WATTS)
175
RESISTIVE, INDUCTIVE LOADS DC
360°
300
FIN TEMPERATURE, (°C)
180°
6000
360°
60° = 30°
120° 90°
125 100 75 50 25 0
= 30° 60° 90° 120°
RESISTIVE, INDUCTIVE LOADS
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT, (mA)
8000
270°
150 200
4000
100
VD = 6V RL = 2 Ω DC METHOD
2000
180° 270°
DC
0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, IT(avg), (AMPERES)
0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 -40 -20 20 60 100 140 180
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, IT(avg), (AMPERES) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE, Tj, (°C)
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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
GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE VS. JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (TYPICAL)
HOLDING CURRENT, LATCHING CURRENT VS. JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (TYPICAL)
TURN-ON TIME VS. GATE CURRENT (TYPICAL)
3.0
HOLDING CURRENT, LATCHING CURRENT, (mA) GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE, (VOLTS)
3000
IL CONDITION:
iG, iA
20
IL IG = 1050mA tgw = 200µs t VD = 12V
TURN-ON TIME, (µs)
2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0
IG tgw
2.0
0
15
VAK, iG
0.1 VD IGM tgt
0.1 VD IGM t
1.0
VD = 6V RL = 2Ω DC METHOD
10
0
IH CONDITION: VD = 6V VARIABLE RESISTANCE
diG/dt = 1.5A/µs diT/dt = 100A/µs VD = 6000V Tj = 125°C ITM = 3000A
0 -60 -20 20 60 100 140
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE, Tj, (°C)
5 -60 -20 20 60 100 140 0 2 4 6 8 10
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE, Tj, (°C) GATE CURRENT, IG, (mA)
TURN-OFF TIME VS. JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (TYPICAL)
TURN-OFF TIME VS. RATE-OF-RISE OF OFF-STATE VOLTAGE (TYPICAL)
REVERSE RECOVERED CHARGE VS. JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (TYPICAL)
3000
ITM = 2800A di/dt = -10A/µs VR = 100V VD = 6000V dv/dt = 3V/µs
3000
ITM = 2800A di/dt = -10A/µs VR = 100V VD = 6000V Tj = 80°C
10000
REVERSE RECOVERED CHARGE, (µC)
8000
TURN-OFF TIME, (µs)
2000
TURN-OFF TIME, (µs)
2000
6000
1000
+
VAK, iA
ITM di/dt VR tq VD dv/dt t
1000
+
VAK, iA
ITM di/dt VR tq VD dv/dt t
4000
ITM = 3000A di/dt = -10A/µs VRM = 150V t xI QRR = rr rm 2
VAK, iA
ITM + 0 – Irm
di/dt trr t
0 –
0 –
2000 0
VRM
0 0 50 100 150
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE, Tj, (°C)
0 100
101
102
0
50
100
150
RATE-OF-RISE OF OFF-STATE VOLTAGE, (V/µs)
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE, Tj, (°C)
REVERSE RECOVERED CHARGE VS. RATE-OF-DECREASE OF ON-STATE CURRENT (TYPICAL)
105
REVERSE RECOVERED CHARGE, (µC)
104
VAK, iA
103
ITM = 3000A VRM = 150V t xI QRR = rr rm 2 Tj = 125°C
ITM + 0 – Irm
di/dt trr t
VRM
102 10-1
100
101
102
RATE-OF-DECREASE OF ON-STATE CURRENT, (A/µs)
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