MEDIUM POWER THYRISTORS Stud Version
16RIA SERIES
16A
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16RIA
10 to 120 140 to 160
IT(AV) 16 16 A
@ TC85 85 °C
IT(RMS) 35 35 A
ITSM @
50Hz 340 225 A
@ 60Hz 360 235 A
I2t@
50Hz 574 255 A2s
@ 60Hz 524 235 A2s
VDRM/VRRM 100 to 1200 1400 to 1600 V
tqtypical 110 μs
TJ- 65 to 125 °C
Parameters Units
Typical Applications
Medium power switching
Phase control applications
Can be supplied to meet stringent military,
aerospace and other high-reliability requirements
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Case Style
TO-208AA (TO-48)
Features
Improved glass passivation for high reliability
and exceptional stability at high temperature
High di/dt and dv/dt capabilities
Standard package
Low thermal resistance
Metric threads version available
Types up to 1600V VDRM/ VRRM
RoHS Compliant
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Voltage VDRM/VRRM, max. repetitive VRSM , maximum non- IDRM/IRRM max.
Type number Code peak and off-state voltage (1) repetitive peak voltage (2) @ TJ = TJ max.
VVmA
10 100 150 20
20 200 300
40 400 500
60 600 700
16RIA 80 800 900 10
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300
140 1400 1500
160 1600 1700
IT(AV) Max. average on-state current 16 16 A 180° sinusoidal conduction
@ Case temperature 85 85 °C
IT(RMS) Max. RMS on-state current 35 35 A
ITSM Max. peak, one-cycle 340 225 A t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive surge current 360 235 t = 8.3ms reapplied
285 190 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
300 200 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sinusoidal half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 574 255 A2s t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
524 235 t = 8.3ms reapplied
405 180 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
375 165 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 5740 2550 A2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied, TJ = TJ max.
VT(TO)1 Low level value of threshold 0.97 1.14 V (16.7% x π x IT(AV) < I < π x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
voltage
VT(TO)2High level value of threshold 1.24 1.31 (I > π x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
voltage
rt1 Low level value of on-state 17.9 14.83 mΩ(16.7% x π x IT(AV) < I < π x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
slope resistance
rt2 High level value of on-state 13.6 12.03 (I > π x IT(AV)), TJ = TJ max.
slope resistance
VTM Max. on-state voltage 1.75 --- V Ipk= 50 A, TJ = 25°C
--- 1.80
IHMaximum holding current 130 mA TJ = 25°C. Anode supply 6V, resistive load,
ILLatching current 200
16RIA
10 to 120 140 to 160
Parameter Units Conditions
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
On-state Conduction
(1) Units may be broken over non-repetitively in the off-state direction without damage, if dI/dt does not exceed 20A/μs
(2) For voltage pulses with tp ≤ 5ms
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dv/dt Max. critical rate of rise of 100 TJ = TJ max. linear to 100% rated VDRM
off-state voltage 300 (*) TJ = TJ max. linear to 67% rated VDRM
V/μs
Parameter 16RIA Units Conditions
Blocking
PGM Maximum peak gate power 8.0 TJ = TJ max.
PG(AV) Maximum average gate power 2.0
IGM Max. peak positive gate current 1.5 A TJ = TJ max.
-VGM Maximum peak negative 10 V TJ = TJ max.
gate voltage
IGT DC gate current required 90 TJ = - 65°C
to trigger 60 mA TJ = 25°C
35 TJ = 125°C
VGT DC gate voltage required 3.0 TJ = - 65°C
to trigger 2.0 V TJ = 25°C
1.0 V TJ = 125°C
IGD DC gate current not to trigger 2.0 mA TJ = TJ max., VDRM = rated value
VGD DC gate voltage not to trigger 0.2 V TJ = TJ max.
VDRM = rated value
W
Max. required gate trigger current/
voltage are the lowest value which
will trigger all units 6V anode-to-
cathode applied
Max. gate current/ voltage not to
trigger is the max. value which
will not trigger any unit with rated
VDRM anode-to-cathode applied
Parameter 16RIA Units Conditions
Triggering
di/dt Max. rate of rise of turned-on TJ = TJ max., VDM = rated VDRM
current VDRM ≤ 600V 20 0 A/μs Gate pulse = 20V, 15Ω, tp = 6μs, tr = 0.1μs max.
VDRM ≤ 800V 180 ITM = (2x rated di/dt) A
VDRM ≤ 1000V 160
VDRM ≤ 1600V 150
tgt Typical turn-on time 0.9 TJ = 25°C,
at = rated VDRM/VRRM, TJ = 125°C
trr Typical reverse recovery time 4 μsT
J = TJ max.,
ITM = IT(AV), tp > 200μs, di/dt = -10A/μs
tqTypical turn-off time 110 TJ = TJ max., ITM = IT(AV), tp > 200μs, VR = 100V,
di/dt = -10A/μs, dv/dt = 20V/μs linear to
67% VDRM, gate bias 0V-100W
Parameter 16RIA Units Conditions
Switching
(**) Available with: dv/dt = 1000V/μs, to complete code add S90 i.e. 16RIA160S90.
(*) tq = 10μsup to 600V, tq = 30μs up to 1600V available on special request.
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TJMax. operating temperature range - 65 to 125 ° C
Tstg Max. storage temperature range - 65 to 125 ° C
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, 0.86 K/W DC operation
junction to case
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, 0.35 K/W Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
case to heatsink
T Mounting torque to nut to device
20(27.5) 25 lbf-in Lubricated threads
0.23(0.32) 0.29 kgf.m (Non-lubricated threads)
2.3(3.1) 2.8 Nm
Case style TO-208AA (TO-48) See Outline Table
Parameter 16RIA Units Conditions
Thermal and Mechanical Specification
ΔRthJC Conduction
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistence RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
180° 0.21 0.15 K/W TJ = TJ max.
120° 0.25 0.25
90° 0.31 0.34
60° 0.45 0.47
30° 0.76 0.76
Conduction angle Sinusoidal conduction Rectangular conduction Units Conditions
Ordering Information Table
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16 RIA 160 M S90
Device Code
4
3
2
1- Current code
2- Essential part number
3- Voltage code: Code x 10 = VRRM (See Voltage Rating Table)
4- None = Stud base TO-208AA (TO-48) 1/4" 28UNF-2A
M = Stud base TO-208AA (TO-48) M6 X 1
5- Critical dv/dt: None = 300V/μs (Standard value)
S90 = 1000V/μs (Special selection)
5
wt Approximate weight 14 (0.49) g (oz)
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Outline Table
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristic Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristic
Case Style TO-208AA (TO-48)
All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 5 10 15 20 25
30° 60°
90°
120°
180°
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
16RIA Series (100 to 1200V)
R (DC) = 1.15 K/W
thJC
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 10203040
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
16RIA Series (100 to 1200V)
R (DC) = 1.15 K/W
thJC
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Fig. 3 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 4 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
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Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
4 K/W
3 K/W
2 K/W
R = 0.1 K
/W
- Delta R
thS
A
10 K/W
7 K/W
5 K/W
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0 5 10 15 20 25
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
16RIA Series
(100 to 1200V)
T = 125°C
J
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Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
4 K/W
3 K/W
2 K
/W
R = 0.1 K
/W
- Delta R
thSA
10 K/W
7 K/W
5 K/W
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
16RIA Series
(100 to 1200V)
T = 125°C
J
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
110100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
16RIA Series
(100 to 1200V)
Initial T = 125°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
325
350
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
16RIA Series
(100 to 1200V)
Initial T = 125°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
J
RRM
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Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 9 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 10 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
1
10
100
1000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
16RIA Series
(100 to 1200V)
T = 125°C
J
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 2 4 6 8 1012141618
30° 60° 90°
120°
180°
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Angle
16RIA Series (1400 to 1600V)
R (DC) = 1.15 K/W
thJC
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
DC
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)
Conduction Period
16RIA Series (1400 to 1600V)
R (DC) = 1.15 K/W
thJC
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Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R
= 0.5 K/W
- Delta R
1 K/W
1.5 K/W
2.5 K/W
2 K/W
3
.5 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
10 K/W
thS
A
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 5 10 15 20
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
16RIA Series
(1400 to 1600V)
T = 125°C
J
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Fig. 12 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 13 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 14 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 11 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
0 25 50 75 100 125
Maximum Al lowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
2 K/W
1 K/W
1.5 K/W
3.5 K/W
2.5 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
10 K/W
R
= 0.5 K
/W
- Delta R
thSA
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0 4 8 1216202428
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
16RIA Series
(1400 to 1600V)
T = 125°C
J
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
110100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
16RIA Series
(1400 to 1600V)
Initial T = 125°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Control
Of Conduction May Not Be Maintained.
16RIA Series
(1400 to 1600V)
Initial T = 125°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
J
RRM
1
10
100
1000
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T = 25°C
J
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
T = 125°C
J
16RIA Series
(1400 to 1600V)
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Fig. 15 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
Fig. 16 - Gate Characteristics
0.01
0.1
1
10
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Steady State Value
R = 1.15 K/W
(DC Operation)
thJC
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (K/W)
16RIA Series
0.1
1
10
100
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
VGD
IGD
(b)
(a)
(1) (2)
Instantaneous Gate Current (A)
Instantaneous Gate Voltage (V)
a) Recommended load line for
b) Recommended load line for
Rectangular gate pulse
tr<=1 µs, tp >= 6 µs
rated di/dt : 10V, 20ohms
<=30% rated di/dt : 10V, 65ohms
(1) PGM = 16W, tp = 4ms
(2) PGM = 30W, tp = 2ms
(3) PGM = 60W, tp = 1ms
(4) PGM = 60W, tp = 1ms
tr <=0.5 µs, tp >= 6 µs
(3) (4)
Tj = -65 °C
Tj = 25 °C
Tj = 125 °C
16RIA Series Frequency Limited by PG(AV)
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
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