Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Single SCR Isolated Module
1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
PS43__15
®
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight-digit
module part number from the table
below.
Example: PS431815 is a 1800 Volt,
1500A Average Single SCR
Isolated POW-R-BLOKTM Module
Type
Voltage
Volts (x100)
PS43
12
14
16
18
Description:
Powerex Single SCR Modules are designed
for use in applications requiring phase
control and isolated packaging. The
modules are isolated for easy mounting with
other components on a common heatsink.
Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
Compression Bonded Elements
Paralleled SCRs in Module for
Increased Capacity
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
Benefits:
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
Easy Installation
No Clamping Components
Required
Reduce Engineering Time
Applications:
Bridge Circuits
AC & DC Motor Drives
Motor Soft Starters
Battery Supplies
Power Supplies
Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Single SCR Isolated Module
1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
PS43__15
®
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Conditions
Symbol
Units
Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking
Voltage
VDRM & VRRM
Up to 1800
V
Non-Repetitive Peak Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
VRSM
VRRM + 100V
V
RMS Current AC Switch Configuration
(180 o Conduction)
(Two PS43__15 in AC Switch Configuration)
180 Conduction, TC=86C
180 Conduction, TC=89C
180 Conduction, TC=93C
180 Conduction, TC=96
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
3300
3080
2860
2640
A
A
A
A
RMS Current
(180 o Conduction)
180 Conduction, TC=86C
180 Conduction, TC=89C
180 Conduction, TC=93C
180 Conduction, TC=96C
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
2355
2200
2040
1885
A
A
A
A
Average Forward Current
(180 o Conduction)
180 Conduction, TC=86C
180 Conduction, TC=89C
180 Conduction, TC=93C
180 Conduction, TC=96C
IT(AV)
IT(AV)
IT(AV)
IT(AV)
1500
1400
1300
1200
A
A
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = 0
60 Hz
50 Hz
ITSM
ITSM
115,000
105,000
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = Vrrm
60 Hz
50 Hz
ITSM
ITSM
78,000
71,000
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = 0
60 Hz
50 Hz
ITSM
ITSM
102,000
93,000
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
60 Hz
50 Hz
ITSM
ITSM
68,000
62,000
A
A
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
ITSM
54,000
A
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
ITSM
42,000
A
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
8.3 milliseconds
10 milliseconds
I2t
I2t
19.3 x 10 6
19.2 x 10 6
A2 sec
A2 sec
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Non-Repetitive)
Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6
di/dt
400
A/s
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Repetitive)
Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6
di/dt
150
A/s
Operating Temperature
TJ
-40 to +125
C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
-40 to +150
C
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw
132
15
in. – Lb.
Nm
Max. Mounting Torque, M10 Terminal Screw
106
12
in. – Lb.
Nm
Module Weight, Typical
5.33
kg
11.75
lb
V Isolation @ 25C
60 Hz, 60 sec
VAC rms
4000
V
Information presented is based upon manufacturers testing and projected capabilites.
This information is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer makes no claim as to suitability for use, reliability, capability,
or future availability of this product.
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Single SCR Isolated Module
1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
PS43__15
®
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Max.
Units
Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current
IDRM
Up to 1800V, TJ=125C
200
mA
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current
IRRM
Up to 1800V, TJ=125C
200
mA
Peak On-State Voltage
VTM
ITM=3000A, TJ=25C
1.30
V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V(TO)1
rT1
TJ = 125C, I = 15%IT(AV) to πIT(AV)
0.691
0.102
V
mΩ
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V(TO)2
rT2
TJ = 125C, I = πIT(AV) to ITSM
0.871
0.065
V
mΩ
VTM Coefficients, Full Range
TJ = 125C, I = 50A to 15kA
VTM = A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
A =
B =
C =
D =
0.7963
-3.77 E-02
3.65 E-05
7.19 E-03
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State
Voltage
dV/dt
Exponential to 0.67VDRM
Tj=125C, Gate Open
600
V/s
Gate Trigger Current
IGT
IG Required
Tj=25C, VD=12V
Min Ig Required to Ensure Turn-On of
Paralleled SCRs in Module
800mA
400
mA
Gate Trigger Voltage
VGT
Tj=25C, VD=12V
4.5
Volts
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
VGDM
Tj=125C, VD= ½ VDRM
0.15
Volts
Holding Current
IH
600
mA
Peak Forward Gate Current
IGTM
8.0
Amp
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
VGRM
5
Volts
Maximum Average Gate Power Dissipation
PGM (AVE)
60
Watts
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics
Symbol
Max.
Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
RΘJ-C
Per Module, both conducting
0.024
C/W
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
ZΘJ-C
ZΘJ-C= K1 (1-exp(-t/t1))
+ K2 (1-exp(-t/t2))
+ K3 (1-exp(-t/t3))
+ K4 (1-exp(-t/t4))
K1 = 4.05 E-04
K2 = 5.19 E-03
K3 = 1.63 E-02
K4 = 2.12 E-03
t1 = 6.24 E-03
t2 = 2.46 E-01
t3 = 8.20
t4 = 35.33
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
RΘC-S
Per Module
0.009
C/W
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Single SCR Isolated Module
1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
PS43__15
®
Typical On-State Forward Voltage Drop
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
10 100 1000 10000 100000
Instantaneous On-State Current - It - Amperes
On-State Voltage - Vt - Volts
(Tj = 125C)
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
0.00
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time - t - Seconds
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
(Junction To Case)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
15°
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
0200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts_
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
120°
90°
60°
30°
15°
180°
80
90
100
110
120
130
0200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
360°
15°
270°
180°
120°
30°
60°
90°
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts_
(Rectangular Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
270°
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
15°
360°
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
(Rectangular Waveform)
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Single SCR Isolated Module
1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
PS43__15
®