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HV switch with variable on-time, Thyristor / MCT  

● Versatile HV switch with true relay character ● On-time controllable by TTL signal ● Low turn-on losses ● High surge current capability  ● 200 Amps turn-off capability ● Excellent dv/dt immunity against HV transients 

Export Restrictions: Fast solid-state switches with a maximum peak current equal or higher than 500 Amperes are export restricted according to the United States law as well as the German law (dual use regulation). These goods must not be exported to third countries without a valid export permit of the US or German export authorities. An enduser statement may be required. Please consult BEHLKE.

 

Product Code: The model number contains coded information about voltage, current and turn-on behavior.  The first digits stand for the voltage in kV, the last digit before the dash indicates the turn-on behavior (0 = fixed on-time, 1 = variable on-time). The digits after the dash indicate the current  in Amperes x10. Special features are coded by the letters after a second dash. Example HTS 41-300-MCT:  HTS = HV Thyristor Switch, 4 = 4 kV,  1 = variable on-time, 300 = 3000 Ampere, MCT = MOS Controlled Thyristor   

Model [sorted by
housing dimensions]

Description / Comment
 ● Preferred stock type ○ Limited stock  X Not recommended for new development

 Drawing
(PDF)

Dimensions
 [mm3]

Voltage
 [kV]

Pk. Current
 [A]

Peak Power
  [MW]

On-Time
 [μs]
HTS 41-300-MCT ○ X Limited quantity - not for OEM applications! request
89 x 64 x 31
4
3000
12
1…∞
HTS 81-300-MCT ○ X Limited quantity - not for OEM applications! request
116 x 64 x 31
8
3000
24
1…∞
HTS 101-300-MCT ○ X Limited quantity - not for OEM applications! request
178 x 64 x 31
10
3000
30
1…∞
HTS 121-300-MCT ○ X Limited quantity - not for OEM applications! request
178 x 64 x 31
12
3000
36
1…∞
HTS 151-300-MCT ○ X Limited quantity - not for OEM applications! request
178 x 64 x 31
15
3000
45
1…∞
HTS 181-300-MCT ○ X Limited quantity - not for OEM applications! request
178 x 64 x 31
18
3000
54
1…∞

Options (1)

 

 
B-CON Beginner's Configuration: The standard switch is equipped with various options to simplify first time experiments for users which are inexperienced with high voltage and high frequency circuit design. The beginner's configuration includes option FH and PT-HV for easy wiring and attachment without printed circuit boards, as well as option LS-C, LP and S-TT for an uncritical EMC behavior. Inexperienced users should also consider the combination with option I-PC or PC to avoid possible difficulties from the high voltage wiring and / or high frequency noise behavior.  (2)

HFB

High Frequency Burst: Improved burst capability of driver by means of external buffer capacitors. Recommended if more than 10 pulses with less than 10 μs spacing are generated.

HFS

High Frequency Switching: External supply of auxiliary driver voltage (50-350 VDC according to type). Necessary if the specified “Maximum Operating Frequency” shall be exceeded. (2)

LP

Low Pass: Low pass filter at the control input. Propagation delay time will be increased by ~50 ns. Jitter + 500 ps.  Improved noise immunity and  less critical wiring in high speed applications. (3)

MIN-ON

Minimum On-Time: Individually increased Minimum On-Time to ensure a minimum on duration indepently of control signal.  For safety relevant circuits.

MIN-OFF

Minimum Off-Time: Individually increased Minimum Off-Time to ensure a minimum off duration indepently of control signal. For safety relevant circuits.

ST

Stage Tapping:  Connectors at the individual stages of stack in order to utilize single power semiconductors. To achieve fast rise times also at very low operating voltages (<0.01xVo).

LN

Low Noise:  Internal power driver modified for zero noise emission for a specific period of time. Relevant in conjunction with sensitive detector amplifiers (e.g. SEV/MCP applications) only. (2)

ISO-25

25 kV Isolation:  Isolation Voltage increased to  25 kVDC. Housing dimensions may change for some models.

ISO-40

40 kV Isolation:  Isolation Voltage increased to  40 kVDC. Housing dimensions may change for some models.  Only in connection with option PT-HV.

ISO-80

80 kV Isolation:  Isolation Voltage increased to  80 kVDC. Housing dimensions may change for some models.  Only in connection with option PT-HV.

ISO-120

120 kV Isolation: Isolation Voltage increased to 120 kVDC. Housing dimensions may change for some models. Only in connection with option PT-HV.

PL

Passive Lock: Special inhibit function for two single switches in fast push-pull circuits. The input of the passive switch will be locked by the activated switch to avoid turn-on by noise.

I-PC

Integrated Part Components: Integration of small part components according to customer’s specifications (e.g. buffer capacitors, snubbers, damping resistors, diodes, opto couplers). (2)

I-FWD

Integrated Free-Wheeling Diode:  Built-in parallel diode with short recovery time. In connection with inductive load only.

I-FWDN

Integrated Free-Wheeling Diode Network: Built-in parallel diode plus serial blocking diode  with short recovery time. In connection with inductive load only.

SPT-C

Shielded Pigtail for Control Connection: Cable (l=300mm, Z=100Ω) with LEMO plug+socket and 100Ω termination. Improved noise immunity in case of long distance to driver circuits. (3)

PT-C

Pigtail for Control Connection: Flexible leads (l=75 mm) with PCB connector. This option is only relevant for switching modules with pins. Recommended for modules with options CF & GCF.

PIN-C

Pins for Control Connection: Gold plated pins for printed circuit board designs (special sockets available). This option is only relevant for switching modules which have pigtails as standard.

PT-HV

Pigtails for HV Connection: Flexible leads with cable lugs. For increased creepage. PT-HV is standard for all types with >25 kV switching voltage. Not recommended in extremely fast circuits.

ST-HV

Screw Terminals for HV Connection: Threaded inserts at the bottom of module (if not standard). For PCB design. Operation above 25 kV requires liquid insulation (Galden®/Oil) or potting.
SEP-C Separated Control Unit: Control unit with LED indicators in a separate housing (dim. 79x38x17 mm). Linkage cable (<1m) with plug. Control unit with soldering pins or pigtails.
FOI-I Fibre Optics Input / Inhibit: Additional optical inhibit input to turn-off the switch by using the inhibit input with a fibre-optical signal (only in combination with option SEP-C) (2)
FOI-C Fibre Optics Input / Control: Additional optical control input to trigger the switch with a fibre-optical signal (only in combination with option SEP-C) (2)
FOO-F Fibre Optical Output / Fault: Additional optical output to read-out the failure condition with a fibre-optical signal (only in combination with option SEP-C) (2)

UL94

Flame Retardant Casting Resin: Casting resin according to UL-94-VO. Minimum order quantity required. (2)
FH Flange Housing: Plastic flange housing for isolated attachment on conductive surfaces. Ideal if the switch is not intended for printed circuit boards. Option PT-HV is suggested.

TH

Tubular Housing: Tubular instead of rectangular housing. Adaption to specific ambient conditions or in case  of difficult assembly situations. (2)

FC

Flat Case: Height of standard plastic housings reduced to 19 mm or less. Not in combination with cooling options CF, GCF and DLC.

ITC

Increased Thermal Conductivity: Special moulding process to increase the thermal conductivity of the module. Pd(max) will be increased by approx. 20-30%. (2)

CF

Copper Cooling Fins d = 0.5 mm: Fin height 35 mm. Nickel plated. For air cooling with forced or natural convection as well as for liquid cooling with non-conductive coolants.

CF-1

Copper Cooling Fins d = 1 mm: Fin thickness 1.0 mm instead of 0.5 mm. The Max. Power Dissipation Pd(max) will be increased by ~80 %. For air or liquid cooling (e.g. Galden® or oil).

CF-X2

Copper Cooling Fins "XL": Fin area enlarged by factor 2. Recommended for natural air convection. No significant cooling power improvement in connection with forced air or liquid cooling.

CF-X3

Copper Cooling Fins "XXL": Fin area enlarged by factor 3. Recommended for natural air convection. No significant cooling power improvement in connection with forced air or liquid cooling.

CF-CS

Copper Cooling Fins with customized shape: Individual shape to meet specific OEM requirements. (2) Can be combined with options CF-1, CF-D and CF-S for increased cooling power.

CF-LC

Copper Cooling Fins for liquid cooling: Double fins, nickel plated copper, height 20 mm. For the immersion in oil tanks etc. Forced convection recommended. Combinable with opt. CF-S.
CF-D

Double Copper Cooling Fins: Approx. 100% more cooling power, approx. 2mm spacing between fins, forced convection recommended. Combinable with opt. CF-S, CF-X2, CF-X3 and CF-CS.

CF-S

Copper Cooling Fins: Semiconductors soldered on fins. Approx. 30% to 100% more cooling power (type depending). Combinable with options CF-D, CF-X2, CF-X3 and CF-CS.

CF-GRA

Non-isolated Cooling Fins made of graphite: Very light weight compared to copper at similar heat transfer, but reduced heat capacity. 0.5 or 1 mm thickness, height 35 mm.

CF-CER

Isolated Cooling Fins made of ceramics: Heat transfer properties similar to alumina. Forced convection recommended due to 2 mm spacing between fins. Height 35 mm.

CCS

Ceramic Cooling Surface: Top side of switching module made of ceramics. Heat transfer properties similar to alumina. Max. 20 kVDC isolation. Forced convection recommended.

CCF

Ceramic Cooling Flange: Bottom side of switching module made of a plano grinded ceramic plate. Integrated metal frame for uniform and safe contact pressure. Max. 40 kVDC isolation.

CF-DR

Cooling Fin for Driver: Small extra cooling fin for the control electronics. On ground potential. Can be necessary in combination with HFS. (2)

GCF

Grounded Cooling Flange: Nickel-plated copper flange for High Power applications. Max. isolation voltage 40kV. Increased coupling capacitance CC. In combination with option SPT-C only.

GCF-X2

Grounded Cooling Flange, Max. Continuous Power Dissipation increased by x2:  Thermal resistance “Switch to Flange” reduced for twice the power capability. (2)

ILC

Indirect Liquid Cooling:  Liquid cooling for all kind of conductive coolants including mains water. Internal heat exchanger made of ceramics. For medium power applications.

DLC

Direct Liquid Cooling: Internal cooling channels arround the power semiconductors. The most efficient cooling solution especally for high frequency applications. Non-conductive coolants only.

HI-REL

High Reliability / MIL Versions:  Available on request. (2)

 

 

(1) New option code:  Data sheets may differ from this coding system (especially older ones) and do not indicate all possible options as per above table.    (2) Please consult factory for detailed information.
(3) These options are EMC-relevant and are recommended for industrial power applications,  difficult noise ambients,  prototype experiments with flying leads and for users without special EMC design experience.

 

 

Further information, data sheets and drawings are available on request. All data and specifications subject to change without notice.

 REV 05-AUG-2016
 

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