Fast turn-off thyristor types P0327WC08# & P0327WC12#
10.0 On-State Energy per Pulse Characteristics
These curves enable rapid estimation of device dissipation to be obtained for conditions not covered by
the frequency ratings.
Let Ep be the Energy per pulse for a given current and pulse width, in joules
Let Rth(J-Hs) be the steady-state d.c. thermal resistance (junction to sink)
and TSINK be the heat sink temperature.
Then the average dissipation will be:
WAV = EP ⋅ f and TSINK (max.) = 125 −
WAV ⋅ Rth
(
J −Hs
)
11.0 Reverse recovery ratings
(i) Qra is based on 50% Irm chord as shown in Fig. 1 below.
Fig. 1
(ii) Qrr is based on a 100µs integration time.
100µs
Qrr = irr .dt
i.e.
∫
0
t1
K Factor =
(iii)
t2
12.0 Reverse Recovery Loss
12.1 Determination by Measurement
From waveforms of recovery current obtained from a high frequency shunt (see Note 1, Page 5) and
reverse voltage present during recovery, an instantaneous reverse recovery loss waveform must be
constructed. Let the area under this waveform be E joules per pulse. A new heat sink temperature can
then be evaluated from:
TSINK (new) = TSINK (original ) − E ⋅
k + f ⋅ Rth
(
J −Hs
)
where k = 0.227 (°C/W)/s
E = Area under reverse loss waveform per pulse in joules (W.s.)
f = rated frequency Hz at the original heat sink temperature.
R
th(J-Hs) = d.c. thermal resistance (°C/W).
Data Sheet. Types P0327WC08# to P0327WC12# Issue K1
Page 4 of 12
August 2012