
KP phase-control thyristors
KP1200A1400V
KP standard thyristors are manufactured using a fully diffused process and housed in disc-type ceramic packages. They support double-sided cooling to meet heat dissipation requirements at high power density. Main applications include phase-controlled rectification, AC voltage regulation, high-power motor drives and speed control, DC traction drives, industrial converters, grid-connected and stand-alone inversion, generator excitation, and power supplies for electrolysis, electroplating and charging. Select the gate trigger circuit and cooling conditions to match the on-state current and voltage class.
- Current rating
- 1200 A
- Voltage class
- 1400 V
- Weight
- approximately 0.5 kg
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Technical details
- Product name
- General-purpose thyristor (disc type)
- Model
- KP1200A1400V
- Current rating
- 1200 A
- Voltage class
- 1400 V
- Weight
- approximately 0.5 kg
- Cooling method
- Double-sided cooling
- Package
- Disc-type ceramic package
- Minimum order quantity
- 300
- Catalogue reference model
- KP1200A
- Catalogue row voltage range (VDRM / VRRM)
- 200–5000 V
- Critical rate of rise of off-state voltage (dv/dt)
- ≥ 800 V/µs (Tj = 125 °C)
- Repetitive peak forward and reverse current (IDRM / IRRM)
- ≤ 30 mA (Tj = 125 °C)
- Trigger current (IGT)
- 40–300 mA (25 °C)
- Trigger voltage (VGT)
- 0.8–3 V (25 °C)
- Holding current (IH)
- 20–300 mA (25 °C)
- Peak on-state voltage / test current (VTM / ITM)
- 2.4 V / 3000 A (25 °C)
- Thermal impedance (Rth(j-hs))
- 0.020 °C/W
- Maximum rated junction temperature (Tjm)
- 125 °C
- Mounting clamping force
- 21–30 kN
- Catalogue outline drawing references
- A-8, A-9
- Parameter scope and test conditions
- Catalogue reference values for the matching current rating. IGT, VGT, IH and VTM/ITM are tested at 25 °C; other electrical parameters at Tj = 125 °C. Confirm the outline and heatsink for the ordered configuration.
Questions before ordering
What should I include in an enquiry?
Provide the model, quantity and application, together with voltage, current waveform, operating frequency and cooling conditions. A drawing helps confirm mounting compatibility.
Can I select a replacement using only current and voltage?
No. Check switching and trigger requirements, surge duty, package dimensions, clamping or mounting requirements, and the complete thermal arrangement.
Which documents should I request?
Identify the model-specific datasheet, dimensional drawing, test records and any market-specific compliance evidence your project requires. Confirm their scope with the quotation.
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