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Electrical ratings

Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

VCES

Collector-emitter voltage (VGE = 0 V)

VCES(clamped)

V

VECS

Emitter-collector voltage (VGE = 0 V)

20

V

IC

Continuous collector current at TC = 100 °C

30

A

ICP (1)

Pulsed collector current

40

A

VGE

Gate-emitter voltage

VGE(clamped)

V

PTOT

Total power dissipation at TC = 25 °C

150

W

ESCIS (2)

Single pulse energy TC = 25 °C, L = 3 mH, VCC = 50 V

300

mJ

Single pulse energy TC = 150 °C, L = 3 mH, VCC = 50 V

180

mJ

ESD

Human body model, R = 1.5 kΩ, C = 100 pF

8

kV

Machine model, R = 0, C = 100 pF

800

V

Charged device model

2

kV

TSTG

Storage temperature range

-55 to 175

°C

TJ

Operating junction temperature range

°C

1. Pulse width limited by max. junction temperature.

2. For ESCIS test circuit refer to Figure 14. Test circuit for inductive load switching with A and B not connected.

Table 2. Thermal data

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

RthJC

Thermal resistance, junction-to-case

1

°C/W

RthJA

Thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient

62.5

°C/W

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Electrical ratings

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