1745A
PHASE CONTROL THYRISTORS Hockey Puk Version
ST1230C..K SERIES
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Features
Center amplifying gate
Metal case with ceramic insulator
International standard case A-24 (K-PUK)
High profile hockey-puk
Typical Applications
DC motor controls
Controlled DC power supplies
AC controllers
IT(AV) 1745 A
@ Ths 55 °C
IT(RMS) 3200 A
@ Ths 25 °C
ITSM @ 50Hz 33500 A
@ 60Hz 35100 A
I2t@
50Hz 5615 KA2s
@ 60Hz 5126 KA2s
VDRM/VRRM 800 to 1600 V
tqtypical 200 µs
TJ- 40 to 125 °C
Parameters ST1230C..K Units
Major Ratings and Characteristics
case style A-24 (K-PUK)
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IT(AV) Max. average on-state current 1745 (710) A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Heatsink temperature 55 (85) °C double side (single side) cooled
IT(RMS) Max. RMS on-state current 3200 DC @ 25°C heatsink temperature double side cooled
ITSM Max. peak, one-cycle 33500 t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 35100 A t = 8.3ms reapplied
28200 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
29500 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 5615 t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
5126 t = 8.3ms reapplied
3971 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
3625 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 56150 KA2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
VT(TO)1Low level value of threshold
voltage
VT(TO)2High level value of threshold
voltage
rt1 Low level value of on-state
slope resistance
rt2 High level value of on-state
slope resistance
VTM Max. on-state voltage 1.62 V Ipk= 4000A, TJ = TJ max, tp = 10ms sine pulse
IHMaximum holding current 600
ILTypical latching current 1000
0.93 (16.7% x π x IT(AV) < I < π x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
0.17 (16.7% x π x IT(AV) < I < π x IT(AV)), T J = TJ max.
0.16 (I > π x IT(AV)),TJ = TJ max.
Parameter ST1230C..K Units Conditions
1.02 (I > π x IT(AV)),TJ = TJ max.
On-state Conduction
KA2s
V
mΩ
mA TJ = 25°C, anode supply 12V resistive load
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Voltage VDRM/VRRM, max. repetitive VRSM , maximum non- IDRM/IRRM max.
Type number Code peak and off-state voltage repetitive peak voltage @ TJ = TJ max
VVmA
08 800 900
12 1200 1300
14 1400 1500
16 1600 1700
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di/dt Max. non-repetitive rate of rise Gate drive 20V, 20Ω, tr ≤ 1µs
of turned-on current TJ = TJ max, anode voltage ≤ 80% VDRM
Gate current 1A, dig/dt = 1A/µs
Vd = 0.67% VDRM, TJ = 25°C
ITM = 550A, TJ = TJ max, di/dt = 40A/µs, VR = 50V
dv/dt = 20V/µs, Gate 0V 100Ω, tp = 500µs
Parameter ST1230C..K Units Conditions
Switching
1000 A/µs
tdTypical delay time 1.9
tqTypical turn-off time 200
µs
dv/dt Maximum critical rate of rise of
off-state voltage
IRRM Max. peak reverse and off-state
IDRM leakage current
Blocking
500 V/µs TJ = TJ max. linear to 80% rated VDRM
Parameter ST1230C..K Units Conditions
100 mA TJ = TJ max, rated VDRM/VRRM applied
PGM Maximum peak gate power 16 TJ = TJ max, tp ≤ 5ms
PG(AV) Maximum average gate power 3 TJ = TJ max, f = 50Hz, d% = 50
IGM Max. peak positive gate current 3.0 A TJ = TJ max, tp ≤ 5ms
+VGM Maximum peak positive
gate voltage
-VGM Maximum peak negative
gate voltage
TJ = - 40°C
mA TJ = 25°C
TJ = 125°C
TJ = - 40°C
VT
J = 25°C
TJ = 125°C
IGD DC gate current not to trigger 10 mA
Parameter ST1230C..K Units Conditions
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5.0
Triggering
TYP. MAX.
200 -
100 200
50 -
1.4 -
1.1 3.0
0.9 -
VGD DC gate voltage not to trigger 0.25 V
Max. gate current/voltage not to
trigger is the max. value which
will not trigger any unit with rated
VDRM anode-to-cathode applied
TJ = TJ max
Max. required gate trigger/ cur-
rent/ voltage are the lowest value
which will trigger all units 12V
anode-to-cathode applied
VGT DC gate voltage required
to trigger
IGT DC gate current required
to trigger
W
VT
J = TJ max, tp ≤ 5ms
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TJMax. operating temperature range -40 to 125
Tstg Max. storage temperature range -40 to 150
RthJ-hs Max. thermal resistance, 0.042 DC operation single side cooled
junction to heatsink 0.021 DC operation double side cooled
RthC-hs Max. thermal resistance, 0.006 DC operation single side cooled
case to heatsink 0.003 DC operation double side cooled
F Mounting force, ± 10% 24500 N
(2500) (Kg)
wt Approximate weight 425 g
Parameter ST1230C..K Units Conditions
K/W
°C
Case style A-24 (K-PUK) See Outline Table
K/W
Thermal and Mechanical Specification
Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side
180°0.003 0.003 0.002 0.002 TJ = TJ max.
120°0.004 0.004 0.004 0.004
90°0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 K/W
60°0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007
30°0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012
Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction
Conduction angle Units Conditions
∆RthJ-hs Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence RthJ-hs when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
1- Thyristor
2- Essential part number
3-0 = Converter grade
4-C = Ceramic Puk
5- Voltage code: Code x 100 = VRRM (See Voltage Rating Table)
6- K = Puk Case A-24 (K-PUK)
7- 0 = Eyelet terminals (Gate and Auxiliary Cathode Unsoldered Leads)
1 = Fast-on terminals (Gate and Auxiliary Cathode Unsoldered Leads)
2 = Eyelet terminals (Gate and Auxiliary Cathode Soldered Leads)
3 = Fast-on terminals (Gate and Auxiliary Cathode Soldered Leads)
8- Critical dv/dt: None = 500V/µsec (Standard selection)
L = 1000V/µsec (Special selection)
Ordering Information Table
Device Code
51 2 3 4
ST 123 0 C 16 K 1
7
6 8
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Outline Table
Case Style A-24 (K-PUK)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
TWO PLACES
PIN RECEPTACLE
AMP. 60598-1
1 (0.04) MIN.
TWO PLACES 47.5 (1.87) DIA. MAX.
74.5 (2.9) DIA. M A X.
2 HOLES DIA. 3.5 (0.14) x
2.1 (0.1) DEEP
4.75 (0.2) NOM.
2 7.5 (1.08) M AX .
20° ± 5°
44 (1.73)
CREPAGE DESTANCE 28.88 (1.137) MIN.
STRIKE DISTANCE 17.99 (0.708) MIN.
67 (2.6) DIA. MAX.
Quote between upper and lower
pole pieces has to be considered
after application of Mounting Force
(see Thermal and Mechanical
Specification)
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Heatsink Temperature (°C)
Maximum Allowable Heatsink Temperature (°C)
Average On-state Current (A)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
30˚
60˚
90˚
120˚
180˚
Conduction Angle
ST1230C..K Series
(Single Side Cooled)
R (DC) = 0.042 K/W
thJ-hs
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
DC
30˚60˚
90˚
120˚180˚
Conduction Period
ST1230C..K Series
(Single Side Cooled)
R (DC) = 0.042 K/W
thJ-hs
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Fig. 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Single and Double Side Cooled
Fig. 3 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 4 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 5- On-state Power Loss Characteristics Fig. 6- On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Single and Double Side Cooled
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Heatsink Temperature (°C)
Average On-state Current (A)
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A) Maximum Allowable Heatsink Temperature (°C)
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
30˚
60˚90˚
120˚
180˚
Conduction Angle
ST1230C..K Series
(Double Side Cooled)
R (DC) = 0.021 K/W
thJ-hs
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
DC
30˚
60˚
90˚
120˚
180˚
Conduction Period
ST1230C..K Series
(Double Side Cooled)
R (DC) = 0.021 K/W
thJ-hs
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
ST1230C..K Series
T = 125˚C
J
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
DC
180˚
120˚
90˚
60˚
30˚
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
ST1230C..K Series
T = 125˚C
J
14000
16000
18000
20000
22000
24000
26000
28000
30000
1 10 100
ST1230C..K Series
Initial T = 125˚C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
12000
14000
16000
18000
20000
22000
24000
26000
28000
30000
32000
34000
0.01 0.1 1
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
ST1230C..K Series
Initial T = 125˚C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
RRM
J
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Fig. 9 - On-state Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 10 - Thermal Impedance ZthJ-hs Characteristics
Fig. 11 - Gate Characteristics
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (K/W)
thJ-hs
Instantaneous Gate Current (A)
Instantaneous Gate Voltage (V)
100
1000
10000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
T = 25˚C
J
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T = 125˚C
J
0.001
0.01
0.1
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
ST1230C..K Series
Steady State Value
R = 0.042 K/W
(Single Side Cooled)
R = 0.021 K/W
(Double Side Cooled)
(DC Operation)
thJ-hs
thJ-hs
0.1
1
10
100
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
VGD
IGD
(b)
(a)
Tj=25 ˚C
Tj=125 ˚C
Tj=-40 ˚C
(1)
(2) (3)
(1) PGM = 16W, tp = 4ms
(2) PGM = 30W, tp = 2ms
(3) PGM = 60W, tp = 1ms
a) Recommended load line for
b) Recommended load line for
<=30% rated di/dt : 10V, 10ohms
Frequency Limited by PG(AV)
rated di/dt : 20V, 10ohms; tr<=1 µs
tr<=1 µs
Device: ST1230C..K Series
Rectangular gate pulse
