VS-130MT, 160MT and 300MT ...C series power modules are RoHS-compliant.

Press Release Summary:

Providing three-phase rectification for industrial power supplies, welding, and plasma cutting, UL approved VS-130MT, 160MT and 300MT ...C series power modules offers 1600 to 1800 reverse voltage. Featuring output current of 130 A @ 120 °C, 160 A @ 118 °C, 300 A @ 100 °C for VS-130MT, VS-160MT and VS-300MT respectively, units offers blocking voltage to 1800 V and surge current of 1330, 1610 and 2512 Amp for 130MT, 160MT and 300MT models respectively.


Original Press Release:

Vishay Intertechnology Three-Phase-Bridge Power Modules Deliver Efficiency and Reliability for Industrial Applications

130 A to 300 A Devices Offer Blocking Voltage to 1800 V and Thermal Resistance Down to 0.23 °C/W in 5-Terminal MTC Package

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced three new series of three-phase-bridge power modules designed to increase efficiency and reliability for heavy-duty industrial-level applications. The Vishay Semiconductors VS-130MT...C, VS-160MT...C, and VS-300MT...C series deliver higher output current, blocking voltage, and surge current than previous-generation solutions while offering improved thermal resistance in the 5-terminal MTC package.

The devices released today feature high output current from 130 A to 300 A and blocking voltage to 1800 V. For high efficiency, the power modules offer surge current to 2,512 A and an electrically insulated case for excellent junction-to-case thermal resistance down to 0.23 °C/W. The devices' robust MTC plastic package provides high reliability, while its screw terminals allow for compatibility with competing solutions.

The VS-130MT...C, VS-160MT...C, and VS-300MT...C series provide three-phase rectification for industrial power supplies, high-frequency welding, plasma cutting, and industrial battery chargers, in addition to input rectification for AC/DC motor controls. The RoHS-compliant devices offer 3600 VRMS insulation voltage and are pending UL approval.

Device Specification Table:

Part number                         VS-130MT...C                    VS-160MT...C                               VS-300MT...C

Output current (A)               130 @ 120 °C                    160 @ 118 °C                               300 @ 100 °C

Reverse voltage (V)             1600 to 1800                      1600 to 1800                                1600 to 1800

Surge current @ 60 Hz (A)      1330                                  1610                                              2512

Thermal resistance,

junction-to-case (°C/W)              0.41                                 0.35                                               0.23

Samples and production quantities of the new power modules are available now, with lead times of eight to 10 weeks for large orders. Pricing for U.S. delivery only begins at $30 per piece for the VS-130MT…C series, $32 for the VS-160MT…C series, and $38 for the VS-300MT…C series.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.

Editorial Contact:
Bob Decker 
Redpines 
Telephone: 1 415 409 0233
Email: bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com 

All Topics