# Thyristor Module, 32 A, 1 kV

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**SKU**: BTW67-1000
**Manufacturer**: STMICROELECTRONICS
**Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Thyristors || Thyristors - SCR Modules
**Price**: €5.7700
**Stock**: 10+

## Description

SCR Module Type:Single SCR; Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage, Vdrm:1kV; Gate Trigger Current Max, Igt:80mA; Current It av:32A; On State RMS Current IT(rms):50A; Peak Non Rep Surge Current Itsm 50Hz:580A; Hol

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | - |
| Scr Module Type | Single SCR |
| Thyristor Mounting | Panel |
| On State Rms Current | 50A |
| Thyristor Case Style | RD-91 |
| Average Forward Current | 32A |
| Gate Trigger Current Max | 80mA |
| Gate Trigger Voltage Max | 1.3V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 125°C |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1kV |
| Peak Repetitive Off State Voltage | 1kV |

## Datasheet

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**BTW67** 

Datasheet 

## 50 A,1000 V SCR thyristor in RD91 

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## **Features** 

- High current SCR 

- High commutation capability 

- Low thermal resistance with clip bonding 

- Insulated package RD91 high power: 

   - Low thermal resistance with clip bonding 

   - Insulated voltage: 2500 VRMS 

   - Complies with UL 1557 (File ref : E81734) 

- RoHS (2002/95/EC) compliant 

## **Applications** 

- Solid state relays 

- Welding equipment 

- High power motor control 

## **Description** 

Available in 2500 V insulated high power package, the 50 A and 1000 V SCR BTW67 is suitable in applications where power handling and power dissipation are critical, such as solid state relays, welding equipment and high power motor control. 

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|**IT(RMS)**<br>50 A|
|**VDRM/VRRM**<br>1000 V|
|**IGT**<br>80 mA|



Based on a clip assembly technology, they offer a superior performance in surge current handling capabilities. 

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**BTW67 Characteristics** 

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## **Characteristics** 

**Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameters**|**Parameters**|**Parameters**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|IT(RMS)|RMS on-state current (full sine wave)||Tc= 70 °C|50|A|
|IT(AV)|Average on-state current<br>(180° conduction angle)||Tc= 70 °C|32|A|
|ITSM|Non repetitive surge peak on-state current (full cycle, Tjinitial = 25 °C)||tp=8.3 ms|610|A|
|I2t|I2t value for fusing|tp= 10 ms||1680|A2s|
|dl/dt|Critical rate of rise of on-state current<br>IG= 2 x IGT, tr≤ 100 ns|F = 60 Hz|Tj= 125 °C|50|A/µs|
|IGM|Peak gate current|tp= 20 µs|Tj= 125 °C|8|A|
|PG(AV)|Average gate power dissipation||Tj= 125 °C|1|W|
|Tstg|Storage junction temperature range|||-40 to +150|°C|
|Tj|Operating junction temperature range|||-40 to +125|°C|
|VGRM|Maximum peak reverse gate voltage|||5|V|
|Vins|Insulation RMS voltage, 1 minute|||2500|V|



**Table 2. Electrical characteristics (Tj = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)** 

|**Symbol**|**Test conditions**|**Tj**||**Value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|IGT|VD= 12 V, RL= 33 Ω|25 °C|Min.|8|mA|
||||Max|80||
|VGT|||Max|1.3|V|
|VGD|VD= VDRM, RL= 3.3 kΩ|125 °C|Min.|0.2|V|
|IH|IT= 500 mA, gate open||Max.|150|mA|
|IL|IG= 1.2 x IGT||Max.|200|mA|
|dV/dt|VD= 67 %, VDRMgate open|125 °C|Min.|1000|V/µs|
|VTM|ITM= 100 A,tp= 380 μs|25 °C|Max.|1.9|V|
|VTO|threshold on-state voltage|125 °C|Max.|1.0|V|
|RD|Dynamic resistance|125 °C|Max.|8.5|mΩ|
|IDRM/IRRM|VD= VDRM, VR= VRRM|25 °C|Max.|10|µA|
|||125 °C||5|mA|



## **Table 3. Thermal resistance** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameters**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Rth(j-c)|Junction to case (D.C)|1.0|°C/W|



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**BTW67 Characteristics (curves)** 

## **1.1 Characteristics curves** 

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Figure 1. Maximum average power dissipation versus Figure 2. Average on-state current versus case<br>average on-state current temperature<br>P(W) IT(AV)(A)<br>5550 α = 180° 60 DC<br>45 50<br>40<br>35 40 α = 180°<br>30<br>25 30<br>20<br>15 20<br>10 360° 360°<br>5 IT(AV)(A) 10 Tc(°C)<br>0 0 10 20 30 40 00 25 50 75 100 125<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Figure 3. Relative variation of thermal impedance versus Figure 4. Relative variation of gate trigger current, holding pulse duration current and latching current versus junction temperature** 

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K = [Zth/ Rth] IGT,IH,IL[Tj] / IGT,IH,IL[Tj = 25 °C]<br>1.E-00 2.5<br>2.0<br>I GT<br>1.5<br>1.E-01  Zth(j-c)<br>1.0 IH and IL<br>0.5<br>1.E-02 tP(s) 0.0 Tj (°C)<br>1.E-03 1.E-01 1.E+01 1.E+03 -40 10 60 110<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Figure 6. Non repetitive surge peak on-state current for a<br>Figure 5. Surge peak on-state current versus number of<br>cycles sinusoidal pulse with width tp<10ms, and corresponding<br>value of I²t<br>ITSM(A) ITSM(A) ,I t (A s)2 2<br>600 10000<br>Tj initial=25°C<br>500<br>t=10ms<br>Non repetitive<br>400 Tj initial=25°C One cycle dI/dt limitation:<br>50A/µs ITSM<br>300 Repetitive TC=75 ° C 1000<br>200<br>100<br>Numb er of cycles<br>0 tp(ms)<br>1 10 100 1000 100<br>0.01 0.10 1.00 10.00<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**BTW67 Characteristics (curves)** 

**Figure 7. On-state characteristics (maximum values)** 

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ITM(A)<br>1000<br>100<br>TJ = 125 °C<br>10<br>1<br>TJ = 25 °C TJ max:<br>Vt0 [= 1 V]<br>VTM(V) Rd = 8.5 mΩ<br>0<br>0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**BTW67 Package information** 

**2 Package information** 

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark. 

## **2.1 RD91 package information** 

- Epoxy meets UL94, V0 

- Cooling method: Conduction 

- Recommended torque: 0.9 to 1.2 N·m 

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**BTW67 RD91 package information** 

**Figure 8. RD91 package outline** 

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A2<br>L2 E L1<br>B2<br>B1<br>C<br>C2 C1<br>A1<br>N1<br>N2<br>B<br>F<br>E3<br>I<br>A<br>E2<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**BTW67 RD91 package information** 

## **Table 4. RD91 mechanical data** 

||**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Ref.**|**mm**|||**Inches(1)**|||
||**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|
|A|||40.00|||1.575|
|A1|30.10||30.30|1.185||1.193|
|A2|||22.00|||0.867|
|B|||27.00|||1.063|
|B1|13.50||16.50|0.531||0.650|
|B2|||24.00|||0.945|
|C|||14.00|||0.552|
|C1|||3.50|||0.138|
|C2|1.90||2.10|0.074||0.083|
|E|6.10||6.50|0.240||0.256|
|E2|4.80||5.20|0.188||0.205|
|E3|0.70||0.90|0.027||0.036|
|F|4.00||4.30|0.157||0.170|
|I|11.20||11.60|0.440||0.536|
|L1|3.10||3.50|0.122||0.138|
|L2|1.70||1.90|0.066||0.075|
|N1|33°||43°|33°||43°|
|N2|28°||38°|28°||38°|



_1. Inches given for reference only_ 

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**BTW67 Ordering information** 

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## **Ordering information** 

**Figure 9. Ordering information scheme** 

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BTW  67  -  1000<br>Standard SCR series<br>Type<br>67 = 50 A<br>Voltage<br>1000 = 1000 V<br>Packing mode<br>Blank = Bulk<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Table 5. Ordering information** 

|**Order code**|**Marking**|**Package**|**Weight**|**Base qty.**|**Delivery mode**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|BTW67-1000|BTW671000|RD91|20 g|25|Bulk|



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## **Revision history** 

## **Table 6. Document revision history** 

|**Date**|**Revision**|**Changes**|
|---|---|---|
|Apr-2001|4A|Last update.|
|13-Feb-2006|5|TOP3 Insulated delivery mode changed from bulk to tube.<br>ECOPACK statement added.|
|26-Jun-2019|6|Removed TOP3 Ins. package information. Minor text changed.|



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