Description

IRK.162 Series 162A Dual Thyristor Power Module

The IRK.162 Dual Thyristor Power Module is a heavy-duty SCR module engineered for high-current industrial rectification and control applications. Built with an electrically isolated Aluminium Nitride base plate, this module enables efficient thermal transfer to a common heatsink while maintaining high electrical isolation for safe, compact assemblies.

Thyristors (SCRs) function as bistable solid-state switches—triggered by a gate pulse and remaining conductive while forward biased—making them ideal for controlled rectification, temperature regulation, and motor speed control circuits.

This module is a direct equivalent to IXYS Corporation MCC162-16IO1 and Ruttonsha International Rectifier Ltd IRKT162/16, allowing straightforward replacement in existing designs.

Key Features

• Electrically isolated base plate (3000Vrms isolation)
• Aluminium Nitride substrate for superior thermal conductivity
• Industrial-standard package for easy integration
• High surge current capability for demanding loads
• Large creepage distance for enhanced safety
• Anti-parallel thyristor configuration
• Simplified mechanical design for rapid assembly
• Suitable for single-phase and three-phase bridge configurations

Technical Specifications (IRK.162)

• Average current rating (AV @ Tc 85°C): 160A
• RMS current: 355A
• Surge current (50Hz): 5100A
• I²t rating (50Hz): 131 kA²s
• Voltage range: 400V to 1600V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +130°C
• Gate trigger current: 150mA
• Isolation voltage: 3000Vrms

Applications

Ideal for high-power rectification and control in:

• Battery chargers
• Welding equipment
• Electroplating systems
• Regulated power supplies
• Temperature control circuits
• Motor speed control systems
• AC/DC bridge rectifiers and AC controllers

SKKT162, VS-VSKT162, TT160N16K, MCC162