VS-161MT...C Series
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Three Phase Bridge, 160 A
(Power Modules)
FEATURES
• Blocking voltage up to 1800 V
• High surge capability
• High thermal conductivity package, electrically
insulated case
• Excellent power volume ratio
• 3600 VRMS isolating voltage
• UL approved file E78996
• Designed for industrial level
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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MTC
DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IO
160 A at 118 °C
VRRM
1600 V to 1800 V
Package
MTC
Circuit configuration
Three phase bridge
A range of extremely compact, encapsulated three phase
bridge rectifiers offering efficient and reliable operation.
They are intended for use in general purpose and heavy duty
applications.
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
CHARACTERISTICS
IO (1)
TC
IFSM
I2t
VALUES
UNITS
257
A
85
°C
50 Hz
1540
60 Hz
1610
50 Hz
11 860
60 Hz
10 825
I2√t
118 580
A
A2s
A2√s
VRRM
Range
1600 to 1800
V
TStg
Range
-40 to +125
°C
TJ
Range
-40 to +150
°C
Note
(1) Maximum output current must be limited to 220 A to do not exceed the maximum temperature of terminals
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER
VS-161MT...C
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
160
1600
1700
180
1800
1900
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ = MAXIMUM
mA
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Maximum DC output current
at case temperature
IO
TEST CONDITIONS
120° rect. conduction angle
t = 10 ms
Maximum peak, one-cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current
IFSM
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
Maximum I2t for fusing
I2t
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
I2√t
A
118
°C
No voltage
reapplied
1540
100 % VRRM
reapplied
1295
No voltage
reapplied
UNITS
160
1610
A
1355
Initial
TJ = TJ maximum
11 860
10 825
8385
100 % VRRM
reapplied
7620
t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied
118 580
t = 8.3 ms
Maximum I2√t for fusing
VALUES
Low level value of threshold voltage
VFT(TO)1
(16.7 % x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
0.81
High level value of threshold voltage
VFT(TO)2
(I > π x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
0.98
Low level value of forward slope resistance
rf1
16.7 % x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV), TJ maximum
3.89
High level of forward slope resistance
rf2
(I > π x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
3.68
Maximum forward voltage drop
VFM
Ipk = 300 A, TJ = 25 °C, per junction
1.85
RMS isolation voltage
VISOL
TJ = 25 °C, all terminal shorted f = 50 Hz, t = 1 s
3600
A2s
A2√s
V
mΩ
V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Maximum junction operating
TEST CONDITIONS
VALUES
TJ
-40 to +150
Maximum storage temperature
TStg
-40 to +125
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case
RthJC
Typical thermal resistance,
case to heatsink
Mounting torque
± 15 %
RthCS
to heatsink
DC operation per module
0.058
DC operation per junction
0.35
Per module
Mounting surface smooth, flat, and greased
0.03
Approximate weight
°C
°C/W
5
A mounting compound is recommended and the
torque should be rechecked after a period of 3 h to
allow for the spread of the compound. Lubricated
threads.
to terminal
UNITS
Nm
5
235
g
ΔR CONDUCTION PER JUNCTION
DEVICES
VS-161MT...C Series
SINE HALF WAVE CONDUCTION
RECTANGULAR WAVE CONDUCTION
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
0.054
0.061
0.076
0.107
0.165
0.039
0.064
0.083
0.111
0.167
UNITS
°C/W
Note
• Table shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
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150
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
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140
130
120
120° (Rect.)
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
0
40
80
1000
100
TJ = 150 °C
TJ = 25 °C
10
Per junction
1
0
120 160 200 240 280 320 360
Total Output Current (A)
TJ = 150 °C
120 °
(Rect.)
0
40
80
120
160
200
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
240
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
RthSA = 0.1 °C/W
0.15 °C/W
0.2 °C/W
0.25 °C/W
0.3 °C/W
0.4 °C/W
0.5 °C/W
0.7 °C/W
0.9 °C/W
1.1 °C/W
2.0 °C/W
0
Total Output Current (A)
25
50
75
100
125
150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
Per junction
300
0.01
Maximum non-repetitive
surge
current vs. pulse train duration.
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated VRRM reapplied
0.1
1
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
Per junction
300
0.01
Maximum non-repetitive
surge
current vs. pulse train duration.
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated VRRM reapplied
0.1
1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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ZthJC - Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
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Steady state value
Rth JC = 0.35 °C/W
per junction
(DC operating)
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
t1 - Rectangular Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 6 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristic
ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
Device code
VS-
16
1
MT
160
1
2
3
4
5
C
1
-
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2
-
Current rating code: 16 = 160 A (average)
3
-
Circuit configuration (three phase diodes bridge)
4
-
Package indicator
5
-
Voltage code x 10 = VRRM (see Voltage Ratings table)
CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
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~
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Outline Dimensions
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DIMENSIONS in millimeters
5-M6
3
30
Screwing depth
max. 10
52
13
Ø6
+
54
27
6.5
.5
-
25
65
72
80
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