For people wary about the energy consumption that they use, here is a great new invention that can surely cut down the watts. The new device is optimized for low forward conduction loss, has a nominal RMS current rating of 1695A and a surge current rating of 10.5kA. The device is encapsulated in a 47mm (1.85”) pole face hermetic pressure contact package using Westcode’s advanced alloy free process.

The new phase control device is optimised for very low on-state voltage, when compared to similar devices in the same voltage class, with a forward volt drop of 2.0 Volts at 1000A. This new thyristor is part of IXYS’ global strategy of introducing power semiconductors that improve the energy efficiency of electrical power systems.

The low conduction loss makes the device ideal for line frequency applications such as front-end rectification as well as all controlled rectifier applications up to a few hundred hertz. Other applications for which the device is ideally suited include: DC drives, load commutated inverters and excitation equipment, power and motor control for electrical trains, high power generators, UPS’s and renewable energy applications, including solar power generators and wind turbine generators.

The devices are available in two voltage classes and two package options: N0845NC600 & N0845NC650, which are rated at 6.0kV & 6.5kV, respectively, and housed in a 26mm (1”) thick package and N0845NG600 & N0845NG650, which are rated at 6.0kV & 6.5kV, respectively, and housed in a 35mm (1.38”) thick package.

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