# Thyristor Module, Single, 880 A, 1.8 kV ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:2782984/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/MCO500-18IO1/thyristor-module-single-880-a-18-kv **SKU**: MCO500-18IO1 **Manufacturer**: IXYS SEMICONDUCTOR **Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Thyristors || Thyristors - SCR Modules **Price**: €122.7700 **Stock**: 10+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | No. Of Pins | 4Pins | | Scr Module Type | Single SCR | | Thyristor Mounting | Panel | | Holding Current Max | 300mA | | On State Rms Current | 880A | | Thyristor Case Style | Y1 | | Average Forward Current | 560A | | Average On State Current | 560A | | Gate Trigger Current Max | 300mA | | Gate Trigger Voltage Max | 2V | | Operating Temperature Max | 125°C | | Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1.8kV | | Peak Non Repetitive Surge Current | 17kA | | Peak Repetitive Off State Voltage | 1.8kV | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2782984/) **MCO500-18io1** ## **Thyristor Module** **VRRM** _**=**_ **1800 V I TAV** _**=**_ **560 A VT** _**=**_ **1.01 V** ## Single Thyristor ## **Part number** ## **MCO500-18io1** **==> picture [66 x 7] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **Features / Advantages:** - Thyristor for line frequency - Planar passivated chip - Long-term stability - Direct Copper Bonded Al2O3-ceramic ## **Applications:** - Line rectifying 50/60 Hz - Softstart AC motor control - DC Motor control - Power converter - AC power control - Lighting and temperature control ## Y1 ## **Package:** - Isolation Voltage: V~3600 - Industry standard outline - RoHS compliant - Soldering pins for PCB mounting - Base plate: Copper internally DCB isolated - Advanced power cycling ## **Terms Conditions of usage:** The data contained in this product data sheet is exclusively intended for technically trained staff. The user will have to evaluate the suitability of the product for the intended application and the completeness of the product data with respect to his application. The specifications of our components may not be considered as an assurance of component characteristics. The information in the valid application- and assembly notes must be considered. Should you require product information in excess of the data given in this product data sheet or which concerns the specific application of your product, please contact your local sales office. Due to technical requirements our product may contain dangerous substances. For information on the types in question please contact your local sales office. Should you intend to use the product in aviation, in health or life endangering or life support applications, please notify. For any such application we urgently recommend - to perform joint risk and quality assessments; - the conclusion of quality agreements; - to establish joint measures of an ongoing product survey, and that we may make delivery dependent on the realization of any such measures. IXYS reserves the right to change limits, conditions and dimensions. Data according to IEC 60747and per semiconductor unless otherwise specified 20170112g © 2017 IXYS all rights reserved **MCO500-18io1** |**Thyristor**|**Thyristor**|**Ratings**|**Ratings**|**Ratings**|**Ratings**|**Ratings**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |**Symbol**
**Definition**
**Conditions**|||**min.**|**typ.**|**max.**|**Unit**| |**V**
**RSM/DSM**
_max. non-repetitive reverse/forward blocking voltage_||T = 25°C
VJ|||1900|V| |**V**
**RRM/DRM**
_max. repetitive reverse/forward blocking voltage_||T = 25°C
VJ|||1800|V| |**I**
**R/D**
_reverse current, drain current_|V = V
V = V
1800
1800
R/D
R/D|T = 25°C
VJ
T = °C
VJ
125|||2
40|mA
mA| |**VT**
_forward voltage drop_|I = A
T
500
I = A
1000
T|T = 25°C
VJ|||1.08
1.27|V
V| ||I = A
T
500
I = A
1000
T|T = °C
VJ
125|||1.01
1.24|V
V| |**I**
**I**
_RMS forward current_
**T(RMS)**
**TAV**
_average forward current_|T = °C
C
85
180° sine|T = °C
VJ
140|||560
880|A
A| |**VT0**
**rT**
_threshold voltage_
_slope resistance_
_for power loss calculation only_||T = °C
VJ
140|||0.80
0.38|V
mΩ| |**R**
**thJC**
_thermal resistance junction to case_|||||0.072|K/W| |**RthCH**
_thermal resistance case to heatsink_||||0.024||K/W| |**Ptot**
_total power dissipation_||T = 25°C
C|||1600|W| |**ITSM**
_max. forward surge current_|t = 10 ms; (50 Hz), sine
t = 8,3 ms; (60 Hz), sine|T = 45°C
VJ
V = 0 V
R|||17.0
18.4|kA
kA| ||t = 10 ms; (50 Hz), sine|T = °C
VJ
140|||14.5
15.6|kA
kA| ||
t = 8,3 ms; (60 Hz), sine|V = 0 V
R||||| |**I²t**
_value for fusing_|t = 10 ms; (50 Hz), sine
t = 8,3 ms; (60 Hz), sine|T = 45°C
V = 0 V
VJ
R|||1.45
1.40|MA²s
MA²s| ||t = 10 ms; (50 Hz), sine
t = 8,3 ms; (60 Hz), sine|T = °C
140
V = 0 V
VJ
R|||1.04
1.01|MA²s
MA²s| |**CJ**
_junction capacitance_|V = V
400
f = 1 MHz
R|T = 25°C
VJ||876||pF| |**PGM**
_max. gate power dissipation_
**PGAV**
_average gate power dissipation_|t = 30 µs
P
t =
P
300 µs|T = °C
C
140|||120
60
20|W
W
W| |**(di/dt)cr**
_critical rate of rise of current_|repetitive, I =
TVJ = 140°C; f = 50 Hz
t = µs;
I
A; V =⅔V
1500 A
T
P
G =
1
di /dt
A/µs;
G
=
1
DRM
non-repet., I = 500 A
T
200|repetitive, I =
1500 A
T|||100|A/µs| ||||||500|A/µs| |**(dv/dt)**
_critical rate of rise of voltage_
**cr**|T
= 140°C
R =∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
VJ
V =⅔VDRM
GK||||1000|V/µs| |**VGT**
_gate trigger voltage_
**IGT**
_gate trigger current_|V = 6 V
T
=
°C
25
D
VJ
T
=
°C
-40
VJ
V = 6 V
T
=
°C
25
D
VJ
T
=
°C
-40
VJ||||2
300
3
400|V
mA
V
mA| |**VGD**
_gate non-trigger voltage_
**IGD**
_gate non-trigger current_|T
=
°C
VJ
V =⅔V
D
DRM
140||||0.25
10|V
mA| |_latching current_
**IL**|T
=
°C
VJ
25
t
µs
p =
30
I
A;
=
1
di /dt
A/s

=
1||||400|mA| ||G

µ
G

|||||| |_holding current_
**IH**|T
=
°C
VJ
25
V = 6 V
D
R =∞
GK||||300|mA| |_gate controlled delay time_
**tgd**|T
=
°C
VJ
25
I
A;
G =
1
di /dt
A/µs
G
=
1
V = ½ V
D
DRM||||2|µs| |_turn-off time_
**tq**|T
=
°C
VJ
di/dt =
A/µs
10
dv/dt =
V/µs
50
V =
R
100 V; I
A;
T = 500
V =⅔VDRM
t
µs
p = 200
125|||350||µs| |||||||| IXYS reserves the right to change limits, conditions and dimensions. Data according to IEC 60747and per semiconductor unless otherwise specified 20170112g © 2017 IXYS all rights reserved **MCO500-18io1** |**Symbol**
**Definition**
**Conditions**|**min.**|**typ.**|**max.**|**Unit**| |---|---|---|---|---| |**I RMS**
_RMS current_
per terminal
~~——~~|~~——~~|~~——~~|600|A| |**TVJ**
_virtual junction temperature_
~~——~~|-40
~~——~~|~~——~~|140|°C| |**Top**
_operation temperature_|-40||125|°C| |**Tstg**
_storage temperature_
~~——~~|-40
~~——~~|~~——~~|125|°C| |**Weight**
~~——~~|~~——~~|650
~~——~~||g| |**M D**
_mounting torque_
**M T**
_terminal torque_
~~——~~
~~|.~~|4.5
11
~~——~~
~~|.~~|~~——~~
~~|.~~|7
13|Nm
Nm| |**dSpp/App**
_creepage distance on surface | striking distance through air_
**dSpb/Apb**
_terminal to backside_
_terminal to terminal_
~~pf~~|16.0
25.0
~~pf~~|~~pf~~||mm
mm| |**V**
t = 1 second
t = 1 minute
_isolation voltage_
50/60 Hz, RMS; I≤1 mA
ISOL
**ISOL**|3600
3000|||V
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Production
Index (PI)
Date Code
(DC)
Circuit
yywwAA
Part Number
Lot.No: xxxxxx
ia
Pe
Data Matrix: part no. (1-19), DC + PI (20-25), lot.no.# (26-31),
blank (32), serial no.# (33-36)
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Ordering Ordering Number Marking on Product Delivery Mode Quantity Code No.
a Standard MCO500-18io1 MCO500-18io1 Box 3 466433
Similar Part Package Voltage class
MCO500-12io1 Y1-2-CU 1200
MCO500-14io1 Y1-2-CU 1400
MCO500-16io1 Y1-2-CU 1600
MCO600-20io1 Y1-2-CU 2000
MCO600-22io1 Y1-2-CU 2200
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Equivalent Circuits for Simulation * on die level T =VJ 140 °C
I V0 R 0 Thyristor
Oe
V 0 max threshold voltage 0.8 V
R0 max slope resistance * 0.22 mΩ
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IXYS reserves the right to change limits, conditions and dimensions. Data according to IEC 60747and per semiconductor unless otherwise specified 20170112g © 2017 IXYS all rights reserved **MCO500-18io1** ## **Outlines Y1** **==> picture [358 x 412] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2x M8 2.8 x 0.8
22.5 35 28.5
5
2 3
6.2
80
92
±1
15
+0 -1,4
49
43 45
52
10
7
6
50 38
4 5
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## Optional accessories for modules Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = white, cathode = red Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 3751 Type ZY 180R (R = Right for pin pair 6/7) **==> picture [483 x 168] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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IXYS reserves the right to change limits, conditions and dimensions. Data according to IEC 60747and per semiconductor unless otherwise specified 20170112g © 2017 IXYS all rights reserved **MCO500-18io1** ## **Thyristor** **==> picture [509 x 660] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
10 [7] 1000
VR = 0V
DC
12000 180 ° sin
50 Hz 800 120 °
I 80 %TVJ = 45°CVRRM ITAVM 60° 30°
TSM TVJ = 140°C I [2] t 600
8000
10 [6] [A]
[A]
[A [2] s] T VJ = 45°C 400
4000 T VJ = 140°C
200
0 10 [5] 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 1 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
t [s] t [ms] TC [°C]
Fig. 1 Surge overload current Fig. 2 I [2] t versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 3 Maximum forward current
ITSM : Crest value, t: duration at case temperature
1200 10
RthKA K/W 2: I1: IGTGT, T, TVJVJ = 140 = 25 �� CC
0.03 3: IGT, TVJ = -40 � C
0.07
0.12
800 0.2 3
0.3 2 6
Ptot 0.4 VG 1 5
0.6 1 4
[W] DC180° sin [V]
400 120 °
60°
30°
4: PGM = 20 W
IGD, TVJ = 140 � C 5: PGM = 60 W
0 0.1 6: PGM = 120 W
0 200 400 600 800 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 10 [-3] 10 [-2] 10 [-1] 10 [0] 10 [1] 10 [2]
ITAVM [A] TA [°C] IG [A]
Fig. 4 Power dissipation versus on-state current & ambient temperature Fig. 5 Gate trigger characteristics
5 100
R thKA K/W T VJ = 25 � C
0.01
4
0.02
0.03
0.045
Ptot 3 0.060.08 tgd typ. Limit
0.12 10
[µs]
[KW] 2
Circuit
1 B6
6xMCO500
1
0
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 0.01 0.1 1 10
IdAVM [A] TA [[°C]] IG [A]
Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge: Power dissipation versus Fig. 7 Gate trigger delay time
direct output current and ambient temperature
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IXYS reserves the right to change limits, conditions and dimensions. Data according to IEC 60747and per semiconductor unless otherwise specified 20170112g © 2017 IXYS all rights reserved **MCO500-18io1** ## **Thyristor** **==> picture [320 x 434] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
5000
RthKA K/W
0.01
4000 0.02
0.03
Ptot 0.045
0.06
3000 0.08
0.12
[W]
2000
Circuit
W3
6xMCO500
1000
0
0 300 600 900 1200 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
IRMS [A] TA [[°C]]
Fig. 8 Three phase AC-controller: Power dissipation versus
RMS output current and ambient temperatur
0.12
0.10
0.08
ZthJC
0.06
30°
[K/W] 60°
0.04 120 °
180°
DC
0.02
0.00
10 [-3] 10 [-2] 10 [-1] 10 [0] 10 [1] 10 [2]
t [s]
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance junction to case
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|RthJCfor various conduction angles d:| |---| |d
RthJC(K/W)| |DC
0.072| |180°
0.0768| |120°
0.081| |60°
0.092
30°
0.111| |Constants for ZthJCcalculation:
i
Rthi(K/W)
ti(s)| |1
0.0035
0.0054| |2
0.0186
0.098| |3
0.0432
0.54| |4
0.0067
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RthJK for various conduction angles d:
0.12 d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.096
180° 0.1
ZthJK 120° 0.105
60° 0.116
0.08
30° 0.135
[K/W]
30° Constants for ZthJK calculation:
0.04 60° i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
120°180° 1 0.0035 0.0054
DC 2 0.0186 0.098
3 0.0432 0.54
4 0.0067 12
0.00
10 [-3] 10 [-2] 10 [-1] 10 [0] 10 [1] 10 [2] 5 0.024 12
t [s]
Fig.10 Transient thermal impedance junction to heatsink
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