IRKU56/16A

Current - On State (It (RMS)) (Max):	95A
Base Part Number:	KU56
Package / Case:	ADD-A-PAK (3 + 4)
Mounting Type:	Chassis Mount
Operating Temperature:	-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
Current - Hold (Ih) (Max):	200mA
Current - Non Rep. Surge 50, 60Hz (Itsm):	1310A, 1370A
Current - Gate Trigger (Igt) (Max):	150mA
Voltage - Gate Trigger (Vgt) (Max):	2.5V
Series:	--
Current - On State (It (AV)) (Max):	60A
Voltage - Off State:	1.6kV
Number of SCRs, Diodes:	2 SCRs
Structure:	Common Cathode - All SCRs
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Obsolete
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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Introduction

The IRKU56/16A is a thyristor module with a 16A continuous and 20A peak trigger current capacity and a high surge load current handling capability. It is a three-pin device featuring two controls, a gate and a trigger, and a single output. This device can be used in a range of applications, including motor control and solenoid control, motor starting and soft-start, heating and temperature control, variable speed regulation and other AC control applications.

Application Field

The IRKU56/16A is typically used in motor control applications, due to its high current capacity. It can be used to control motors which operate from single-phase or three-phase AC mains supplies. The module can be used to provide soft start, variable speed, and start/stop functions, allowing the motor to be controlled remotely. It is suitable for use in a wide range of motor control applications including HVAC, electrical vehicle and hoisting equipment. The module can also be used in heaters and temperature control applications, allowing the user to control the temperature of a system by regulating the amount of power supplied to the heater. The IRKU56/16A can also be used in solenoid control applications, allowing an electrically-driven solenoid to be remotely operated.

Working Principle

The IRKU56/16A is a three-phase device. It features two control inputs (the gate and the trigger) and a single output. The module consists of 16 SCRs (silicon-controlled rectifiers) connected in parallel and formed into a single package. The gate is used to turn ON and OFF the SCRs, and is typically driven by a DC voltage or current source. The trigger controls the SCR turn ON and OFF times, and is typically driven by an AC voltage or current source. When the gate receives an ON signal, the SCRs are turned ON, allowing current to flow through the output of the module. The amount of current that flows through the output is determined by the trigger input. Depending on the voltage/current applied to the trigger, the SCRs will be turned ON and OFF at different rates, resulting in a varying amount of current flowing through the output.

Conclusion

The IRKU56/16A is a thyristor module which can be used in a range of motor control, solenoid control, heating/temperature control and other AC control applications. It is a three-phase device consisting of 16 SCRs connected in parallel. The gate input is used to turn ON and OFF the SCRs, while the trigger input controls the rate at which they are turned ON and OFF, resulting in a varying amount of current flowing through the output.

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