User guide

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Revision: 17-Dec-08 5
VSK.56.. Series
ADD-A-PAK Generation VII Power Modules
Standard Diodes, 60 A
Vishay High Power Products
Fig. 7 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 9 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Total RMS output current (A)
Maximum total forward power loss (W)
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RthSA = 0.5 °C/W
0.7 °C/W
1 °C/W
1.5 °C/W
2 °C/W
3 °C/W
7 °C/W
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
180°
(Sine)
VSK.56 Series
Per leg,
Tj = 150°C
DC
Total output current (A)
Maximum total power loss (W)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
RthSA = 0.1 °C/W
0.2 °C/W
0.3 °C/W
0.5 °C/W
1 °C/W
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
0
100
200
300
400
500
180°
(sine)
180°
(rect)
2 x VSK.56 Series
single phase bridge connected
Tj = 150°C
Total output current (A)
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
Maximum total power loss (W)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
RthSA = 0.3°C/W
0.4 °C/W
0.5 °C/W
0.7 °C/W
1 °C/W
1.5 °C/W
3 °C/W
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
0
100
200
300
400
500
120°
(rect)
3 x VSK.56 Series
three phase bridge connected
Tj = 150°C