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Standard Recovery Diodes, 165 A to 230 A
(New INT-A-PAK Power Modules)
VSK.166, .196, .236..PbF Series
Vishay High Power Products
FEATURES
• High voltage
• Electrically isolated by DBC ceramic (AI2O3)
• 3500 VRMS isolating voltage
• Industrial standard package
• High surge capability
• Glass passivated chips
• Modules uses high voltage power diodes in four basic
configurations
• Simple mounting
• UL E78996 approved
• Totally lead (Pb)-free
• Designed and qualified for multiple level
APPLICATIONS
• DC motor control and drives
• Battery chargers
•Welders
• Power converters
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SUMMARY
IF(AV) 165 A to 230 A
New INT-A-PAK
RoHS
COMPLIANT
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTICS VSK.166.. VSK.196.. VSK.236.. UNITS
IF(AV)
165 195 230 A
TC100 100 100 °C
IF(RMS) 260 305 360
A
IFSM
50 Hz 4000 4750 5500
60 Hz 4200 4980 5765
I2t50 Hz 80 113 151 kA2s
60 Hz 73 103 138
I2√t 798 1130 1516 kA2√s
VRRM 400 to 1600 V
TJRange - 40 to 150 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
IRRM
AT 150 °C
mA
VSK.166
VSK.196
VSK.236
04 400 500
20
08 800 900
12 1200 1300
14 1400 1500
16 1600 1700
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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 IF(AV) 180° conduction, half sine wave 165 195 230 A
100 100 100 °C
Maximum RMS on-state current IF(RMS) 260 305 360
A
Maximum peak, one-cycle
on-state, non-repetitive
surge current
IFSM
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
Sine half wave,
initial TJ = TJ
maximum
4000 4750 5500
t = 8.3 ms 4200 4980 5765
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
3350 4000 4630
t = 8.3 ms 3500 4200 4850
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
80 113 151
kA2s
t = 8.3 ms 73 103 138
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
56 80 107
t = 8.3 ms 52 73 98
Maximum I2√t for fusing I2√t t = 0.1 to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied 798 1130 1516 kA2√s
Low level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)1 (16.7 % x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 0.73 0.69 0.7 V
High level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)2 (I > π x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 0.88 0.78 0.83
Low level value on-state
slope resistance rt1 (16.7 % x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 1.5 1.3 1.2 mΩ
High level value on-state rt2 (I > π x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 1.26 1.2 1.07
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM
IFM = π x IF(AV), TJ = 25 °C, 180° conduction
Average power = VF(TO) x IF(AV) + rf x (IF(RMS))21.43 1.38 1.46 V
BLOCKING
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 UNITS
Maximum peak reverse and
off-state leakage current IRRM TJ = 150 °C 20 mA
RMS insulation voltage VINS
50 Hz, circuit to base, all terminals shorted,
t = 1 s 3500 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VSK.166 VSK.196 VSK.236 UNITS
Maximum junction operating and
storage temperature range TJ, TStg - 40 to 150 °C
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case per junction RthJC DC operation 0.2 0.16 0.14
K/W
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink per module RthCS Mounting surface smooth, flat and greased 0.05
Mounting
torque ± 100 %
IAP to heatsink A mounting compound is recommended and
the torque should be rechecked after a
period of 3 hours to allow for the spread of
the compound. Lubricated threads.
4 to 6 Nm
busbar to IAP
Approximate weight 200 g
7.1 oz.
Case style New INT-A-PAK
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Note
• Table shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 3 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
ΔR CONDUCTION PER JUNCTION
DEVICES
SINUSOIDAL CONDUCTION
AT TJ MAXIMUM
RECTANGULAR CONDUCTION
AT TJ MAXIMUM UNITS
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
K/WVSK.196 0.016 0.019 0.024 0.034 0.053 0.012 0.02 0.026 0.035 0.054
VSK.236 0.009 0.010 0.014 0.018 0.025 0.008 0.012 0.015 0.019 0.025
120
110
100
130
140
150
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
40 80 120 160 200
0
30° 60°
90°
120°
180°
VSK.166.. Series
RthJC (DC) = 0.20 K/W
Conduction angle
Ø
90
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
RthJC (DC) = 0.20 K/W
Ø
Conduction period
0
50
250
200
150
100
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
8040 120 160 200
0
RMS limit
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
VSK.166.. Series
TJ = 150 °C
Conduction angle
Ø
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
TJ = 150 °C
Ø
Conduction period
250
300
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Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 7 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 8 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
2500
2000
1500
1000
4000
3500
3000
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Number of Equal Amplitude Half
Cycle Current Pulses (N)
10 1001
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At any rated load condition and with
rated VRRM applied following surge.
VSK.166.. Series
Initial TJ = 150 °C
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 VRRM 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
TJ = 150 °C
0
200
250
300
150
100
50
Maximum Total Forward
Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
25 50 75 100 125 150
0
RthSA = 0.12 K/W - ΔR
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.7 K/W
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 0
800
600
400
200
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
25 50 75 100 125 150
0
RthSA = 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
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Fig. 9 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 10 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 11 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 12 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 13 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
0
800
600
400
200
1600
1400
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Total Output Current (A)
100 200 300 400 500
0
120°
(Rect)
3 x VSK.166.. Series
Three phase bridge
Connected
TJ = 150 °C
-
~
0
400
200
800
600
1600
1400
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
25 50 75 100 125 150
0
0.04 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.5 K/W
R
thSA
= 0.02 K/W - ΔR
70
100
110
120
130
140
150
90
80
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100 150 200 2500
30°
60° 90°
120°
180°
VSK.196.. Series
RthJC (DC) = 0.16 K/W
Ø
Conduction angle
70
100
110
120
130
140
150
90
80
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100 150 200 250 350300
0
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
VSK.196.. Series
RthJC (DC) = 0.16 K/W
Ø
Conduction period
0
200
250
300
150
100
50
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
40 80 120 160 200
0
RMS limit
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
VSK.196.. Series
TJ = 150 °C
Conduction angle
Ø
0
300
350
250
200
150
100
50
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
0
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS limit
VSK.196.. Series
Per junction
TJ = 150 °C
Ø
Conduction period
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Fig. 14 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 15 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 16 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 17 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
Peal Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Number of Equal Amplitude Half
Cycle Current Pulses (N)
10 100
1
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At any rated load condition and with
rated VRRM applied following surge.
VSK.196.. Series
Initial TJ = 150 °C
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
0.1 1.00.01
Maximum non-repetitive surge current
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated VRRM reapplied
versus pulse train duration.
VSK.196.. Series
0
200
250
300
350
150
100
50
Maximum Total Forward
Power Loss (W)
Total RMS Output Current (A)
50 100 150 200 250 300
0
DC
VSK.196.. Series
Per junction
TJ = 150 °C
0
300
350
250
200
150
100
50
Maximum Total Forward
Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
25 50 75 100 125 150
0
RthSA = 0.12 K/W - ΔR
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.7 K/W
0
800
600
400
200
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Total Output Current (A)
100 200 300 400
0
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x VSK.196.. Series
Single phase bridge
Connected
TJ = 150 °C
+
-
~
800
600
400
200
0
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
25 125 150
50 75 100
0
0.04 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.08 K/W
0.12 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.7 K/W
R
thSA
= 0.02 K/W - ΔR
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Fig. 18 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 19 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 20 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 21 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 22 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
800
600
400
200
0
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Total Output Current (A)
200100 300 400 500 600
0
120°
(Rect)
3 x VSK.196.. Series
Three phase bridge
Connected
TJ = 150 °C
+
-
~
0
800
600
400
200
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
5025 75 100 150
125
0
0.04 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.08 K/W
0.12 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.4 K/W
R
thSA
= 0.12 K/W - ΔR
130
140
150
160
120
110
100
90
80
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100 150 200 250
0
VSK.236.. Series
RthJC (DC) = 0.14 K/W
Ø
Conduction angle
180°
90°
120°
60°
30°
130
140
150
120
110
100
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100 150 200 300250 350 400
0
DC
VSK.236.. Series
RthJC (DC) = 0.14 K/W
Ø
Conduction period
120°
180°
90°
60°
30°
0
250
300
350
200
150
100
50
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100 150 200 250
0
RMS limit
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
VSK.236.. Series
TJ = 150 °C
Conduction angle
Ø
0
350
400
450
300
250
200
150
100
50
Maximum Average Forward
Power Loss (W)
Average Forward Current (A)
50 100 150 200 300250 350 400
0
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30° RMS limit
VSK.236.. Series
Per junction
TJ = 150 °C
Ø
Conduction period
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Fig. 23 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 24 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 25 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 26 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Curren (A)
Number of Equal Amplitude Half
Cycle Current Pulse (A)
10 100
1
VSK.236.. Series
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At any rated load condition and with
rated VRRM applied following surge.
Initial TJ = 150 °C
5000
3000
5500
4000
4500
3500
2500
2000
1500
1000
Peak Half Sine Wave
Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
0.1 1.0
0.01
Maximum non-repetitive surge current
VSK.236.. Series
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No voltage reapplied
Rated VRRM reapplied
versus pulse train duration.
0
350
400
450
300
250
200
150
100
50
Maximum Total Forward
Power Loss (W)
Total RMS Output Current (A)
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
0
DC
VSK.236.. Series
Per junction
TJ = 150 °C
0
350
400
450
300
250
200
150
100
50
Maximum Total Forward
Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
25 50 75 100 125 150
0
0.16 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.35 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.7 K/W
RthSA = 0.1 K/W - ΔR
0
1000
1600
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Total Output Current (A)
100 200 300 400 500
0
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x VSK.236.. Series
Single phase bridge
Connected
TJ = 150 °C
+
-
~
1400
1200
800
600
400
200
0
800
600
400
200
1600
1400
1200
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
5025 75 100 125 150
0
0.04 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.08 K/W
0.12 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.4 K/W
RthSA = 0.02 K/W - ΔR
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Fig. 27 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 28 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 29 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 30 - On-State Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 31 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
0
500
2500
2000
1500
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Total Output Current (A)
200100 300 400 700
500 600
0
120°
(Rect)
3 x VSK.236.. Series
Three phase bridge
Connected
TJ = 150 °C
+
-
~
0
500
2500
2000
1500
1000
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient
Temperature (°C)
5025 75 100 150
125
0
0.04 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.7 K/W
RthSA = 0.02 K/W - ΔR
1
100
10
10 000
1000
Instantaneous On-State Current (A)
Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V)
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.02.5 3.5 4.0
0
TJ = 25 °C
VSK.166.. Series
Per junction
TJ = 150 °C
1
100
10
10 000
1000
Instantaneous On-State Current (A)
Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V)
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
0
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 150 °C
VSK.196.. Series
Per junction
1
100
10
10 000
1000
Instantaneous On-State Current (A)
Instantaneous On-State Voltage (V)
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
0
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 150 °C
VSK.236.. Series
Per junction
0.01
0.1
1
ZthJC - Transient Thermal Impedance
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
10.1 10
0.01
VSK.166.. Series
Steady state value
(DC operation)
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Fig. 32 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics Fig. 33 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
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CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
0.01
0.1
1
Instantaneous On-State Current (A)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
0.1 1.0 10
0.01
Steady state value
(DC operation)
VSK.196.. Series
0.01
0.1
1
Instantaneous On-State Current (A)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
0.1 1.0 10
0.01
Steady state value
(DC operation)
VSK.236.. Series
Device code
13
1- Module type
2- Circuit configuration
3- Current rating: IF(AV)
4- Voltage code x 100 = VRRM
5- PbF = Lead (Pb)-free
VSK D 236 / 16 PbF
524
-
-
+
~
+
VSKD...
-
+-
++
-
+
-
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
-
VSKC... VSKJ... VSKE...
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