SKKH253-12E Semikron - Thyristor / Diode Module
Also written as: SKKH253/12E
SKKH253-12E Description
Rated at 1200 V and 420 A, the Semikron SKKH253-12E is a thyristor module. Typical applications include soft starters, AC power controllers, controlled rectifiers, DC motor drives and heating control. Production of many older modules has ended, but we keep sourcing them for repair and maintenance customers.
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Summary of Features
- Heat transfer through aluminium nitride ceramic isolated metal baseplate
- Thyristor with amplifying gate
- UL recognized, file no. E63532
Target Applications
Semikron SKKH253-12E is used for AC/DC power conversion and control: controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers, DC motor drives, soft starters, battery chargers, welding equipment, heater and temperature control, and AC power controllers.
Key Specifications
SKKH253-12E is a 1,200 V, 253 A thyristor / diode module. Source: manufacturer datasheet (Semikron).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Thyristor / diode module |
| Repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM / VDRM) | 1,200 V |
| Non-repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRSM) | 1,300 V |
| Average on-state / forward current | 253 A (sin. 180°, Tc = 85 °C) |
| RMS current, max. (continuous) | 420 A |
| On-state / forward voltage, max. (Tvj = 25 °C) | 1.7 V |
| Package | SEMIPACK 3 |
| Weight | approx. 400 g |
| Datasheet | Available on this page (PDF) |
Technical document (PDF) | Request a quote for SKKH253-12E (reply within 24 hours)
Related Part Numbers
| SKKH250-12E 1200V, 250A | SKKH273-12E 1200V, 274A | SKKH253-14E 1400V, 253A | SKKH213-12E 1200V, 370A |
| SKKH323-12E 1200V, 320A | SKKH330-12E 1200V, 510A | SKKH253-16E 1600V, 253A | SKKH253-08E 800(V) / 253(A) |
| SKKH250-18E 1800(V) / 250(A) | SKKH253-18E 1800V, 253A | SKKH250-16E 1600V, 250A | SKKH250-14E 1400V, 250A |
| SKKH250-08E 800(V) / 250(A) | SKKH26-04D 400V, 50A | SKKH26-06D 600V, 50A | SKKH26-08D 800V, 50A |

