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VW 2x60
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Features
• Thyristor controller for AC (circuit W2C
acc. to IEC) for mains frequency
• Soldering connections for PCB
mounting
• Isolation voltage 3600 V~
• Planar passivated chips
• UL applied
Applications
• Switching and control of
three phase AC circuits
• Softstart AC motor controller
• Solid state switches
• Light and temperature control
Advantages
• Easy to mount with two screws
• Space and weight savings
• Improved temperature and power
cycling
Symbol Conditions Maximum Ratings
IRMS TC = 85°C; 50 - 400 Hz (per phase) 60 A
ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 43 A
ITAVM TC = 85°C; (180° sine) 27 A
ITSM TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 520 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 560 A
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 470 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 510 A
I2tTVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1350 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1320 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1100 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1090 A2s
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 45 A 100 A/µs
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs
VD = 2/3 VDRM
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tp = 30 µs 10 W
IT = ITAVM tp = 300 µs 5 W
PGAVM 0.5 W
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...+125 °C
TVJM 125 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL < 1 mA t = 1 s 3600 V~
MdMounting torque (M5) 2-2.5/18-22 Nm/lb.in.
Weight typ. 35 g
VRSM VRRM Type
VDSM VDRM
VV
1200 1200 VW2x60-12io1
1400 1400 VW2x60-14io1
1600 1600 VW2x60-16io1
Data according to IEC 60747 refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
AC Controller Modules IRMS = 2x 60 A
VRRM = 1200-1600 V
12 54
76 910
1245
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910
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5: PGM = 5 W
6: PGM = 10 W
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TVJ = 125°C
TK = 85°C
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Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
Fig. 4 Rated RMS current vs. time
(360° conduction)
Fig. 3 Forward current vs.
voltage drop per leg
Symbol Conditions Characteristic Values
ID, IRTVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM <5mA
VTIT= 80 A; TVJ = 25°C < 1.65 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only 0.85 V
rT11 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V TVJ = 25°C < 1.5 V
TVJ = -40°C < 1.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V TVJ = 25°C < 100 mA
TVJ = -40°C < 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM VD = 2/3 VDRM < 0.2 V
IGD <5mA
ILTVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs < 450 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
IHTVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ < 200 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = ½VDRM <2µs
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
tqTVJ = TVJM; IT = 20 A, tP = 200 µs; di/dt = -10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 15 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
RthJC per thyristor; DC 0.92 K/W
per module 0.23 K/W
RthJK per thyristor; DC 1.22 K/W
per module 0.31 K/W
dSCreeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dACreepage distance in air 9.4 mm
aMax. allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
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Circuit
W3C2
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Circuit
B2C
2x VW2x60
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ZthJK
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TA
IRMS
TC
t
Ptot
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Fig. 5 Load current capability for two phase AC controller Fig. 6 Surge overload current
Fig. 7 Power dissipation vs. direct output current and ambient temperature
cyclo converter, four quadrant operation
Fig. 8 I²t vs, time (per thyristor)
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance junction to heatsink (per thyristor) Fig. 10 Maximum forward current
at case temperature
TVJ = 45°C
TVJ = 125°C
TVJ = 45°C
TVJ = 125°C
Constants for
ZthJK calculation:
Rthi / (K/W) ti / (s)
0.021 0.003
0.003 0.022
0.94 0.191
0.226 0.45
DC
30°
RthJK for various
conduction angles:
RthJK / (K/W) d :
1.22 DC
1.27 180°
1.3 120°
1.35 60°
1.37 30°
