Power thyristor CMA160E1600HF

Short description
Power thyristor discrete — standard SCR up to 1800 V. Part number CMA160E1600HF in PLUS247 package rated for high average current and surge capability.

Technical specifications

• Part number: CMA160E1600HF
• Package: PLUS247
• V_RRM / V_DRM: 1600 V
• Rated average on-state current I_TAV: 160 A (Tc = 80°C)
• Maximum forward surge current I_TSM: 1.4 kA (Tvj = 45°C)
• Critical dv/dt (dv/dt)_cr: 1000 V/µs
• Maximum junction-to-mount temperature T_VJM: 150 °C
• Threshold voltage V_T0: 0.88 V
• On-state resistance r_T: 4.96 mΩ
• Thermal resistance R_thJC (Thy): 0.15 K/W; R_thCH: 0.15 K/W
• Leakage current Ir < 200 µA (Tc = 25°C)
• Max. voltage drop VT: 1.66 V (Tvj = 125°C, ITAV = 160 A)

Features

• 1600 V, 160 A rating in PLUS247 package
• Low thermal resistance R_thJC = 0.15 K/W
• Leakage current Ir < 200 µA at Tc = 25°C
• High surge capability ITSM = 1.4 kA
• Low on-state voltage drop VT = 1.66 V (Tvj = 125°C, ITAV = 160 A)

Benefits

• Higher current handling compared to TO-247
• Simplified thermal management for compact power modules
• Reduced off-state losses
• Improved surge robustness
• Increased system efficiency in power conversion applications

Applications

• Soft starters
• Industrial power supplies (UPS, SMPS, power converters)
• Solid state relays (SSRs)
• Crowbar and discharge circuits

Resources
Datasheet and RoHS / CoC certificates available for CMA160E1600HF.