Pulse Thyristors - Capsule Type

Westcode has long since been at the forefront of solid state pulsed power technology, offering custom solutions to complex pulsed power problems. Pulse thyristors are, in essence, optimised Gate Turn-off Thyristors and as such we are able to offer a flexible range of parts depending on customer needs.

Devices with voltage ratings to 6kV (3.8kV DC link), pulsed currents to 150kA peak and di/dt capabilities to over 30kA/µs are available. A selection of preferred parts is shown here, for other parts and technical support please contact the factory

Type

VDRM

VRRM

VDC

IPULSE

di/dtcr

VT0

rT

TJM

RthJK

Fig. No.

VGK=-2V

VGK=-2V

@TJM

d.c.

Figure W34 - 29mm - 120g

180° sine

Part No.

Old Part No.

V

V

V

kA

kA/µs

V

mW

°C

K/W

Y2002KC250

N/A

2500

2000

1500

20

5

1.216

2.196

125

0.065

W34

Y5002NC250

N/A

2500

2000

1500

50

11

1.755

1.122

125

0.027

W36

Y8002VC450

N/A

4500

17

2800

80

15

1.800

0.850

125

0.022

W31

Figure W36 - 47mm - 500g

Figure W31 - 63mm - 800g