XT2116
XT2116
Fast Turn-on Asymmetric Thyristor
Advance Information
Replaces March 1998 version, DS4674-2.2
DS4674-3.0 January 2000
APPLICATIONS
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Pulse Modulators
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Laser Diode Triggering
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Capacitor Discharge Applications
KEY PARAMETERS
V
DRM
1600V
I
T(AV)
50A
I
TSM
800A
dIdt
2000A/
µ
s
dV/dt
300V/
µ
s
t
on
350ns
FEATURES
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The XT2116 is Asymmetrical Thyristor in which the
reverse voltage capability has been sacrificed to enable a
high forward blocking characteristic combined with
excellent turn-on performance.
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Designed for rapid and efficient switching of high
current pulses.
Outline type code: SO28.
See Package Details for further information.
VOLTAGE RATINGS
Type Number
Max. Rise Time
t
r
(T
case
= 25˚C)
ns
100
120
120
140
160
Repetitive Peak Voltage
V
DRM
V
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
V
RRM
*
V
<2
<2
<2
<2
<2
Peak Working Voltages
V
DWM
V
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
V
RWM
*
V
<2
<2
<2
<2
<2
XT2116 - 1601
XT2116 - 1401
XT2116 - 1201
XT2116 - 1001
XT2116 - 801
CURRENT RATINGS
Symbol
I
T(AV)
I
T(RMS)
I
T
Parameter
Mean on-state current
RMS value
Continuous (direct) on-state current
Conditions
Half wave resistive load, T
case
= 80
o
C
T
case
= 80
o
C
T
case
= 85
o
C
Max.
50
79
68
Units
A
A
A
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