# Thyristor Module, 32 A, 1.2 kV

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/CS23-12IO2/thyristor-module-32-a-12-kv
**SKU**: CS23-12IO2
**Manufacturer**: IXYS SEMICONDUCTOR
**Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Thyristors || Thyristors - SCR Modules
**Price**: €17.4700
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | CS 23 |
| Scr Module Type | Single SCR |
| Thyristor Mounting | Stud Mount |
| Holding Current Max | 100mA |
| On State Rms Current | 50A |
| Thyristor Case Style | TO-208AA |
| Average Forward Current | 32A |
| Average On State Current | 32A |
| Gate Trigger Current Max | 50mA |
| Gate Trigger Voltage Max | 2.5V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 125°C |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1.2kV |
| Peak Non Repetitive Surge Current | 450A |
| Peak Repetitive Off State Voltage | 1.2kV |

## Datasheet

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**CS 23** 

## **Phase Control Thyristors VRRM = 800-1600 V I = 50 A T(RMS) I = 32 A T(AV)M** 

|**VRSM**|**VRRM**|**Type**|
|---|---|---|
|**VDSM**|**VDRM**||
|**V**|**V**||
|**900**|**800**|**CS 23-08io2**|
|**1300**|**1200**|**CS 23-12io2**|
|**1700**|**1600**|**CS 23-16io2**|



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TO-208AA 2<br>1 2 (TO-48) 3<br>3<br>1<br>M6<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


1 = Anode, 2 = Cathode, 3 = Gate 

|**Symbol**<br>**IT(RMS)**<br>**IT(AV)M**|**Test Conditions**<br>TVJ<br>= TVJM<br>Tcase = 85 C; 180 sine<br>Tcase = 69 C; 180 sine|**Maximum Ratings**<br>50<br>25<br>32|**Maximum Ratings**<br>A<br>A<br>A|
|---|---|---|---|
|**ITSM**|TVJ= 45 C;<br>t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine<br>VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine|450<br>480|A<br>A|
||TVJ= TVJM<br>t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine<br>VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine|400<br>430|A<br>A|
|**I2t**|TVJ= 45 C<br>t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine<br>VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine|1010<br>970|A2s<br>A2s|
||TVJ= TVJM<br>t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine<br>VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine|800<br>770|A2s<br>A2s|
|**(di/dt)cr**|TVJ= TVJM<br>repetitive, IT= 75 A<br>f = 50 Hz, tP=200 s<br>VD= 2/3 VDRM<br>u|150|A/ s<br>u|
||IG= 0.3 A<br>non repetitive, IT= IT(AV)M|500|A/ s<br>u|
||diG/dt = 0.3 A/ s<br>y|||
|**(dv/dt)cr**|TVJ= TVJM;<br>VDR= 2/3 VDRM<br>RGK= ; method 1 (linear voltage rise)<br>oe)|1000|V/ s<br>u|
|**PGM**<br>TVJ= TVJM<br>tP=<br>30 s<br>10<br>W<br>IT= IT(AV)M<br>tP= 300 s<br>5<br>W<br>**PG(AV)**<br>0.5<br>W<br>**VRGM**<br>10<br>V<br>**TVJ**<br>-40...+125<br>C<br>**TVJM**<br>125<br>C<br>u<br>H<br>SS<br>°<br>5||||
|**Tstg**<br>**Md**<br>Mounting torque<br>_JT<br>a||-40...+125<br>2.7-3.3|C<br>Nm|
|||24-29|lb.in.|
|**Weight**||12|g|



## **Features** 

- G Thyristor for line frequencies 

- G International standard package JEDEC TO-208AA 

- G Planar glassivated chip 

- G Long-term stability of blocking currents and voltages 

## **Applications** 

- G Motor control 

- G Power converter 

- G AC power controller 

## **Advantages** 

- G Space and weight savings 

- G Simple mounting 

- G Improved temperature and power cycling 

## **Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")** 

Data according to IEC 60747 IXYS reserves the right to change limits, test conditions and dimensions 

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**CS 23** 

|**Symbol**|**Test Conditions**<br>**Characteristic Values**|**Test Conditions**<br>**Characteristic Values**|**Test Conditions**<br>**Characteristic Values**|**Test Conditions**<br>**Characteristic Values**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**IR, ID**|TVJ = TVJM; VR= VRRM; VD= VDRM|�|3|mA|
|**VT**|IT<br>= 80 A; TVJ= 25�C|�|1.8|V|
|**VT0**|For power-loss calculations only (TVJ= 125�C)||1.0|V|
|**rT**|||10|m�|
|**VGT**|VD= 6 V;<br>TVJ= 25�C|�|2.5|V|
||TVJ= -40�C|�|3.5|V|
|**IGT**|VD= 6 V;<br>TVJ= 25�C|�|50|mA|
||TVJ= -40�C|�|80|mA|
|**VGD**|TVJ= TVJM;<br>VD= 2/3 VDRM|�|0.2|V|
|**IGD**||�|1|mA|
|**IL**|TVJ= 25�C; tP= 10�s|�|200|mA|
||IG= 0.15 A; diG/dt = 0.15 A/�s||||
|**IH**|TVJ= 25�C; VD= 6 V; RGK=�|�|100|mA|
|**tgd**|TVJ= 25�C; VD= 1/2 VDRM|�|2|�s|
||IG= 0.15 A; diG/dt = 0.15 A/�s||||
|**tq**|TVJ= TVJM; IT= 25 A, tP= 300�s; di/dt = -20 A/�s|typ.|60|�s|
||VR= 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/�s; VD= 2/3 VDRM||||
|**RthJC**|DC current||1.0|K/W|
|**RthJH**|DC current||1.61|K/W|
|**dS**|Creepage distance on surface||1.5|mm|
|**dA**|Strike distance through air||1.5|mm|
|**a**|Max. acceleration, 50 Hz||50|m/s2|



Accessories: Nut M6 DIN 439/SW14 Lock washer A6 DIN 128 

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4 10 [2] 120<br>typ.     lim.<br>V ms A<br>C<br>100<br>3 B TVJ= 125°C<br>VG B tgd 10 [1] IT 80 TVJ=   25°C<br>2 60<br>B<br>lim.<br>10 [0] 40<br>1 typ.<br>20<br>A<br>IGD: TVJ=  25°C<br>0 IGD: TVJ=125°C 10 [-1] 0<br>0 25 50 75 mA 100 10 [-2] 10 [-1] 10 [0] A 10 [1] 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 V 2.5<br>IG t VT<br>Fig. 1 Gate voltage and gate current Fig. 2 Gate controlled delay time tgd Fig. 3 On-state characteristics<br>Triggering:<br>A = no; B = possible; C = safe<br>= -40°C<br>VJ<br>= 0°C<br>= 25°CVJ : TVJ : TIGT<br>: T IGT<br>IGT<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**CS 23** 

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500 1000 40<br>VR = 0 V<br>A A800 [2] s A<br>400 50Hz, 80%VRRM TVJ = 45°C<br>600<br>ITSM TTVJ VJ = 45°C= 125°C I [2] t TVJ = 125°C IT(AV)M30<br>300 400<br>20<br>200<br>200<br>10<br>100<br>0 100 0<br>10 [-3] 10 [-2] 10 [-1] 10 [0] s 10 [1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ms8 910 0 50 100 °C 150<br>t t Tcase<br>Fig. 4 Surge overload current Fig. 5 I [2] t versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 6 Maximum forward current at<br>ITSM: crest value, t: duration case temperature 180 �  sine<br>80<br>W<br>RthJA :<br>60 1.9 K/W<br>PT 2.3 K/W<br>2.7 K/W<br>40 2.7 K/W<br>DC<br>4.3 K/W<br>180° sin<br>120°<br>6.1 K/W<br>60°<br>20 30°<br>0<br>0 10 20 30 40 50 A 600 50 100 °C 150<br>IT(AV)M Tamb<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Fig. 7 Power dissipation versus on-state current and ambient temperature 

|1<br>0<br>1<br>2<br>ZthJH<br>K/W|0-3<br>10-2<br>10-1<br>100<br>101<br>102<br>103<br>104<br>t<br>s<br><br> <br>d = DC<br>d = 180°<br>d = 120°<br>d = 30°<br>d = 60°|RthJHfor various conduction angles d:|RthJHfor various conduction angles d:|RthJHfor various conduction angles d:|RthJHfor various conduction angles d:|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||d||RthJH(K/W)||
|||DC<br>180�<br>120�<br>60�<br>30�||1.61<br>1.85<br>2.03<br>2.35<br>2.60||
|||Constants for ZthJHcalculation:||||
|||i|Rthi(K/W)||ti(s)|
|||1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6|0.224<br>0.132<br>0.321<br>0.522<br>0.249<br>0.162||0.003<br>0.028<br>0.216<br>1.1<br>4.2<br>43.2|
|||||||



Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance junction to heatsink 

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