Date: 30/03/2009

New 6.5kV phase control thyristor for mega-watts range power control applications

IXYS Corporation's UK subsidiary, Westcode Semiconductors has unveiled a new 6.5kV phase control thyristor for mega-watts power-range power control applications. This new traditional power-switching device is optimized for low forward conduction loss, has a nominal RMS current rating of 1695A and a surge current rating of 10.5kA. The device is encapsulated in a 47mm (1.85") pole face hermetic pressure contact package.
This device produces a forward volt drop of 2.0 Volts at 1000A. The range of applications ideal for this thyristor includes line frequency applications such as front-end rectification and controlled rectifier applications up to a few hundred hertz. Other applications for which the device is ideally suited include: DC drives, load commutated inverters and excitation equipment, power and motor control for electrical trains, high power generators, UPS's and renewable energy applications, including solar power generators and wind turbine generators.

The devices are available in two voltage classes and two package options: N0845NC600 & N0845NC650, which are rated at 6.0kV & 6.5kV, respectively, and housed in a 26mm (1") thick package and N0845NG600 & N0845NG650, which are rated at 6.0kV & 6.5kV, respectively, and housed in a 35mm (1.38") thick package.
For further details visit: westcode.com