# Thyristor / Diode Module, Series Connected, 40 A, 1.6 kV
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**SKU**: SKKT 42/16 E
**Manufacturer**: SEMIKRON
**Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Thyristors || Thyristors - SCR Modules
**Price**: €21.6700
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 168 days (indicative)
## Description
SCR Module Type:Series Connected - SCR / Diode; Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage, Vdrm:1.6kV; Gate Trigger Current Max, Igt:150mA; Current It av:40A; On State RMS Current IT(rms):75A
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (15-Jun-2015) |
| No. Of Pins | 7Pins |
| Product Range | - |
| Scr Module Type | Series Connected - SCR / Diode |
| Thyristor Mounting | Panel |
| On State Rms Current | 75A |
| Thyristor Case Style | Module |
| Average Forward Current | 40A |
| Gate Trigger Current Max | 150mA |
| Gate Trigger Voltage Max | 3V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 125°C |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1.6kV |
| Peak Repetitive Off State Voltage | 1.6kV |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2295755/)
## **SKKT 42, SKKT 42B, SKKH 42** THYRISTOR
|**Symbol**
1500
1700
~~1900~~|**Conditions**
1400
1600
~~1800~~|SKKT42/14E
SKKT42/16E
~~SKKT ~~|42/14E
42/16E
~~42/18E~~|SKKT42B14E
SKKT42B16E
~~SKKT ~~|**Values**
42B14E
42B16E
~~42B18E~~|SKKH42/14E
SKKH42/16E
~~SKKH ~~|**Units**
42/14E
42/16E
~~42/18E~~|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**SEMIPACK® 1**
Thyristor / Diode Modules|Thyristor / Diode Modules|
|---|---|
|**SKKT 42**||
|**SKKT 42B**
**SKKH 42**||
## **Features**
|reliability
¢ UL recognized, file no.
E|reliability
¢ UL recognized, file no.
E|reliability
¢ UL recognized, file no.
E|
|---|---|---|
|**Typical Applications***|||
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||**SKKT**
**SKKH**||
© by SEMIKRON
09-03-2004 NOS
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## BRIDGE,SCR,BRIDGE RECTIFIER,DIODE,THYRISTOR,MODULE
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Fig. 1L Power dissipation per thyristor vs. on-state current
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Fig. 1R Power dissipation per thyristor vs. ambient temp.
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Fig. 2L Power dissipation per module vs. rms current
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Fig. 2R Power dissipation per module vs. case temp.
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Fig. 3L Power dissipation of two modules vs. direct current
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Fig. 3R Power dissipation of two modules vs. case temp.
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© by SEMIKRON
09-03-2004 NOS
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## **SKKT 42, SKKT 42B, SKKH 42** THYRISTOR
Fig. 4L Power dissipation of three modules vs. direct and rms current
Fig. 4R Power dissipation of three modules vs. case temp.
Fig. 5 Recovered charge vs. current decrease
Fig. 6 Transient thermal impedance vs. time
Fig. 7 On-state characteristics
Fig. 8 Surge overload current vs. time
© by SEMIKRON
09-03-2004 NOS
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BRIDGE,SCR,BRIDGE RECTIFIER,DIODE,THYRISTOR,MODULE
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Fig. 9 Gate trigger characteristics
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Dimensions in mm
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* The specifications of our components may not be considered as an assurance of component characteristics. Components have to be tested for the respective application. Adjustments may be necessary. The use of SEMIKRON products in life support appliances and systems is subject to prior specification and written approval by SEMIKRON. We therefore strongly recommend prior consultation of our personal.
~~Lo~~ 4 09-03-2004 NOS © by SEMIKRON
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