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ADD-A-PAK Gen 7
Power Modules Standard Diodes, 80 A
FEATURES
• High voltage
• Industrial standard package
• Low thermal resistance
• UL approved file E78996
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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BENEFITS
• Excellent thermal performances obtained by the usage of
exposed direct bonded copper substrate
PRODUCT SUMMARY
IF(AV)
80 A
Type
Modules - Diode, High Voltage
Package
ADD-A-PAK Gen 7
Circuit
Two diodes doubler circuit, two
diodes common cathode, two diodes
common anode, single diode
MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION
The ADD-A-PAK Gen 7, new generation of ADD-A-PAK
module, combines the excellent thermal performances
obtained by the usage of exposed direct bonded copper
substrate, with advanced compact simple package solution
and simplified internal structure with minimized number of
interfaces.
• Up to 1600 V
• High surge capability
• Easy mounting on heatsink
ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION
These modules are intended for general purpose high
voltage applications such as high voltage regulated power
supplies, lighting circuits, temperature and motor speed
control circuits, UPS and battery charger.
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
IF(AV)
CHARACTERISTICS
110 °C
I2t
50 Hz
VRRM
TJ
TStg
1500
60 Hz
1570
50 Hz
11.25
60 Hz
10.26
I2t
Range
UNITS
80
126
IF(RMS)
IFSM
VALUES
A
kA2s
112.5
kA2s
400 to 1600
V
-40 to +150
°C
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
04
400
500
06
600
700
08
800
900
10
1000
1100
12
1200
1300
14
1400
1500
16
1600
1700
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IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ = 150 °C
mA
10
FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER
Maximum average forward current
at case temperature
Maximum RMS forward current
SYMBOL
IF(AV)
IF(RMS)
TEST CONDITIONS
180° conduction, half sine wave
DC at 90 °C case temperature
t = 10 ms
Maximum peak, one-cycle forward,
non-repetitive surge current
IFSM
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
Maximum I2t for fusing
I2t
Maximum I2t for fusing
I2t
t = 8.3 ms
No voltage
reapplied
UNITS
80
A
110
°C
126
1500
No voltage
reapplied
100 % VRRM 
reapplied
VALUES
1570
1260
Sinusoidal half wave, 
intitial TJ = TJ maximum
1320
11.25
10.26
100 % VRRM 
reapplied
7.95
t = 0.1 ms to 10 ms, no voltage reapplied
112.5
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms
A
kA2s
7.23
Low level value of threshold voltage
VF(TO)1
(16.7 % x  x IF(AV) < I <  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
0.73
High level value of threshold voltage
VF(TO)2
(I >  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
0.83
kA2s
V
Low level value of forward
slope resistance
rf1
(16.7 % x  x IF(AV) < I <  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
3.22
High level value of forward
slope resistance
rf2
(I >  x IF(AV)), TJ = TJ maximum
2.89
VFM
IFM =  x IF(AV), TJ = 25 °C, tp = 400 μs square wave
1.6
V
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
VALUES
UNITS
10
mA
3000 (1 min)
3600 (1 s)
V
Maximum forward voltage drop
m
BLOCKING
PARAMETER
Maximum peak reverse 
leakage current
IRRM
TJ = 150 °C
Maximum RMS insulation voltage
VINS
50 Hz
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THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Junction and storage temperature range
TEST CONDITIONS
TJ, TStg
VALUES
UNITS
-40 to +150
°C
Maximum internal thermal resistance,
junction to case per leg
RthJC
DC operation
0.28
Typical thermal resistance,
case to heatsink per module
RthCS
Mounting surface flat, smooth and greased
0.1
°C/W
A mounting compound is recommended and the
torque should be rechecked after a period of
3 hours to allow for the spread of the compound.
to heatsink
Mounting torque ± 10 %
busbar
Approximate weight
JEDEC®
Case style
4
Nm
3
75
g
2.7
oz.
ADD-A-PAK Gen 7 (TO-240AA)
R CONDUCTION PER JUNCTION
DEVICES
VSK.71
SINE HALF WAVE CONDUCTION
RECTANGULAR WAVE CONDUCTION
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
0.075
0.088
0.113
0.155
0.228
0.06
0.094
0.12
0.158
0.23
UNITS
°C/W
Note
• Table shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC
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Maximum average forward power loss (W)
150
RthJC (DC) = 0.28°C/W
140
130
120
110
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
100
90
0
Maximum allowable case temperature (°C)
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20
40
60
80
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
140
120
DC
100
80
RMS limit
60
40
20
Per leg, Tj = 150°C
0
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
Average forward current (A)
Average forward current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Foward Power Loss Characteristics
1400
150
RthJC (DC) = 0.28°C/W
140
130
120
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
110
100
90
At any rated load condition and with
rated Vrrm applied following surge
Initial Tj = Tj max
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100s
1200
1000
800
600
Per leg
400
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
1
10
100
Number of equal amplitude half cycle current pulses (N)
Average forward current (A)
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
1600
120
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
100
80
RMS limit
60
40
20
Per leg, Tj = 150°C
0
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Average forward current (A)
Fig. 3 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Peak half sine wave forward current (A)
Maximum average forward power loss (W)
160
100
Peak half sine wave forward current (A)
Maximum allowable case temperature (°C)
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1200
Maximum Non-repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration
Initial Tj = 150°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated Vrrm reapplied
1000
800
600
400
200
0.01
Per leg
0.1
1
Pulse train duration (s)
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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Maximum total forward power loss (W)
160
140
0
120
0
180°
(Sine)
100
RthSA = 0.5 °C/W
0.7 °C/W
1 °C/W
1.5 °C/W
2 °C/W
3 °C/W
7 °C/W
0
DC
80
0
60
0
40
0
VSK.71 Series
Per leg
Tj = 150°C
20
0
0
20
40
60
80
0
0
100 120 140
0 20
Total RMS output current (A)
40
60
80 100 120 140 16
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
Fig. 7 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Maximum total power loss (W)
600
RthSA = 0.1 °C/W
0.2 °C/W
0.3 °C/W
0.5 °C/W
1 °C/W
2 °C/W
180°
(sine)
180°
(rect)
500
400
300
200
2 x VSK.71 Series
single phase bridge connected
Tj = 150°C
100
0
0
50
100
150
Total output current (A)
0 20
200
40
60
80 100 120 140 160
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
Fig. 8 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
Maximum total power loss (W)
600
RthSA = 0.1 °C/W
0.2 °C/W
0.3 °C/W
0.4 °C/W
0.7 °C/W
1.5 °C/W
500
400
120°
(rect)
300
200
3 x VSK.71 Series
three phase bridge connected
Tj = 150°C
100
0
0
50
100
150
Total output current (A)
200
0 20
40
60
80 100 120 140 160
Maximum allowable ambient temperature (°C)
Fig. 9 - Forward Power Loss Characteristics
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Instantaneous forward current (A)
1000
Per leg
100
10
Tj = 150°C
Tj = 25°C
1
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Instantaneous forward voltage (V)
Transient thermal impedance Z thJC (°C/W)
Fig. 10 - Forward Voltage Characteristics
1
Steady state value
RthJC = 0.28 °C/W
(DC operation)
0.1
Per leg
0.01
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
Square wave pulse duration (s)
Fig. 11 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
Device code
VS-VS
K
D
71
1
2
3
4
/
16
5
1
-
Vishay Semiconductors product
2
-
Module type
3
-
Circuit configuration (see Circuit Configuration table)
4
-
Current code (80 A)
5
-
Voltage code (see Voltage Ratings table)
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CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
CIRCUIT
CONFIGURATION CODE
CIRCUIT DRAWING
VSKD...
~
+
(1)
Two diodes doubler circuit
(2)
(3)
D
3
2
1
VSKC...
+
-
Two diodes common cathode
(2)
(1)
(3)
C
3
2
1
VSKJ...
Two diodes common anode
+
+
(2)
(1)
(3)
J
3
2
1
VSKE...
+
-
(1)
(3)
(2)
Single diode
E
2
3
1
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Dimensions
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Outline Dimensions
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ADD-A-PAK Generation VII - Diode
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)
29 ± 0.5
(1 ± 0.020)
30 ± 0.5
(1.18 ± 0.020)
35 REF.
18 (0.7) REF.
24 ± 0.5
(1 ± 0.020)
6.7 ± 0.3 (0.26 ± 0.012)
Viti M5 x 0.8
Screws M5 x 0.8
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7 6
4 5
3
2
1
6.3 ± 0.2 (0.248 ± 0.008)
22.6 ± 0.2
(0.89 ± 0.008)
80 ± 0.3 (3.15 ± 0.012)
15 ± 0.5 (0.59 ± 0.020)
20 ± 0.5 (0.79 ± 0.020)
20 ± 0.5 (0.79 ± 0.020)
92 ± 0.75 (3.6 ± 0.030)
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