SKKH500-18E Semikron - Thyristor / Diode Module
Also written as: SKKH500/18E
SKKH500-18E Description
Semikron makes the SKKH500-18E, a 1800 V, 920 A thyristor module. Common uses are AC switches, soft starters, DC drives and controlled rectifiers in industrial power equipment. If you are repairing older equipment, we can usually find this exact part, including date codes that are no longer in production.
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Summary of Features
- Heat transfer through aluminium nitride ceramic isolated metal baseplate
- Precious metal pressure contacts for high reliability
- UL recognized, file no. E63532
Target Applications
Semikron SKKH500-18E is used for Input converters for AC drives, temperature control (e.g. for ovens, chemical processes) and professional light dimming (studios, theaters).
Key Specifications
SKKH500-18E is a 1,800 V, 500 A thyristor / diode module. Source: manufacturer datasheet (Semikron).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Thyristor / diode module |
| Repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM / VDRM) | 1,800 V |
| Non-repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRSM) | 1,900 V |
| Average on-state / forward current | 500 A (sin. 180°, Tc = 89 °C) |
| RMS current, max. (continuous) | 920 A |
| Package | SEMIPACK 5 |
| Weight | approx. 1420 g |
| Datasheet | Available on this page (PDF) |
Technical document (PDF) | Request a quote for SKKH500-18E (reply within 24 hours)
Related Part Numbers
| SKKH520-18E 1800V, 506A | SKKH500-16E 1600V, 500A | SKKH570-18E 1800V, 570A | SKKH500-14E 1400V, 500A |
| SKKH500-12E 1200V, 500A | SKKH330-18E 1800V, 330A | SKKH323-18E 1800V, 320A | SKKH273-18E 1800V, 274A |
| SKKH500-08E 800V, 500A | SKKH520-16E 1600V, 506A | SKKH56-04D 400V, 95A | SKKH56-06D 600V, 95A |
| SKKH56-12D 1200V, 55A | SKKH56-12E 1200V, 95A | SKKH56-14D 1400V, 60A | SKKH56-14E 1400V, 95A |

