®
PA43__07
TM
POW-R-BLOK
AC Switch SCR Isolated Module
1550 Amps RMS, Up to 1800 Volts
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
Description:
Powerex AC Switch 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
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
UL Recognized (E78240)
Benefits:
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
Easy Installation
No Clamping Components
Required
Reduce Engineering Time
Applications:
Transfer Switches
AC Welders
Motor Soft Starters
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight-digit
module part number from the table
below.
Example: PA431807 is a 1800 Volt,
700A Average/SCR (1550 Ampere
RMS/Switch) SCR AC Switch
TM
Isolated POW-R-BLOK Module
Type
PA43
Current
Voltage
Volts (x100) Amperes
(x100)
12
14
16
18
07
Average
Current
Per SCR
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
®
PA43__07
TM
POW-R-BLOK
AC Switch SCR Isolated Module
1550 Amps RMS, Up to 1800 Volts
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Conditions
Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking
Voltage
Symbol
Units
VDRM & VRRM
1800
V
VRSM
1900
V
180 Conduction, TC=74C
180 Conduction, TC=78C
180 Conduction, TC=82C
180 Conduction, TC=86C
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
1775
1665
1550
1440
A
A
A
A
180 Conduction, TC=74C
180 Conduction, TC=78C
180 Conduction, TC=82C
180 Conduction, TC=86C
IT(AV)
IT(AV)
IT(AV)
IT(AV)
800
750
700
650
A
A
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = 0
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = Vrrm
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = 0
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
69,000
63,000
46,000
42,000
60,000
54,750
A
A
A
A
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
60 Hz
50 Hz
ITSM
ITSM
40,000
36,500
A
A
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
ITSM
32,100
A
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
ITSM
25,200
8.3 milliseconds
10 milliseconds
I2t
Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6
di/dt
Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6
di/dt
150
A/s
TJ
-40 to +125
C
Tstg
-40 to +150
C
132
15
106
12
5.33
in. – Lb.
Nm
in. – Lb.
Nm
kg
11.75
lb
4000
V
Non-Repetitive Peak Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
RMS Current
o
(AC Switch, 180 Conduction)
Average Forward Current Per SCR
o
(180 Conduction)
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Non-Repetitive)
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Repetitive)
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
I2t
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw
Max. Mounting Torque, M10 Terminal Screw
Module Weight, Typical
V Isolation @ 25C
Vrms
6.60 x 10
6.66 x 10
400
A
6
A2 sec
6
A2 sec
A/s
Information presented is based upon manufacturers testing and projected capabilities.
This information is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer makes no claim as to suitability of use, reliability, capability,
of future availability of this product.
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
®
PA43__07
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
TM
POW-R-BLOK
AC Switch SCR Isolated Module
1550 Amps RMS, Up to 1800 Volts
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current
IDRM
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current
IRRM
Peak On-State Voltage
Max.
Units
Up to 1800V, TJ=125C
100
mA
Up to 1800V, TJ=125C
100
mA
VFM
ITM=3000A, TJ=125C
1.30
V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V(TO)1
rT1
TJ = 125C, I = 15%IT(AV) to πIT(AV)
0.703
0.184
V
mΩ
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V(TO)2
rT2
TJ = 125C, I = πIT(AV) to ITSM
1.01
0.117
V
mΩ
VTM Coefficients, Full Range
Min.
TJ = 125C, I = 50A to 6kA
VTM = A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
Minimum dV/dt
Gate Trigger Current
Gate Trigger Voltage
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
Holding Current
dV/dt
Exponential to 0.67VDRM
Tj=125C, Gate Open
IGT
Tj=25C, VD=12V
A=
B=
C=
D=
0.7999
-4.62 E-02
7.33 E-05
1.10 E-02
300
V/s
200
mA
VGT
Tj=25C, VD=12V
4.5
Volts
VGDM
Tj=125C, VD= ½ VDRM
0.15
Volts
IH
300
mA
Peak Forward Gate Current
IGTM
4.0
Amp
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
VGRM
5
Volts
PGM (AVE)
16
Watts
Maximum Average Gate Power Dissipation
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics
Symbol
Max.
Units
0.029
0.058
C/W
C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
RΘJ-C
Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction, both conducting
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
ZΘJ-C
ZΘJ-C= K1 (1-exp(-t/t1))
K1 = 5.04 E-04
t1 = 2.47 E-03
+ K2 (1-exp(-t/t2))
+ K3 (1-exp(-t/t3))
K2 = 2.31 E-03
t2 = 4.42 E-02
K3 = 2.83 E-03
t3 = 1.370
+ K4 (1-exp(-t/t4))
K4 =5.24 E-02
t4 = 9.668
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
RΘC-S
Per Module
0.009
C/W
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
®
PA43__07
TM
POW-R-BLOK
AC Switch SCR Isolated Module
1550 Amps RMS, Up to 1800 Volts
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
Typical On-State Forward Voltage Drop
(Junction To Case)
3
0.06
2.5
0.05
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
(Tj = 125C)
2
1.5
1
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.5
0.00
0.001
0
10
100
1000
10000
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Time - t - Seconds
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
130
1000
120°
800
180°
90°
700
60°
600
500
30°
15°
400
300
180
0
200
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts_
900
120
110
180
0
100
15°
30°
90
60°
80
90°
120°
100
180°
70
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
0
800
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Rectangular Waveform)
(Rectangular Waveform)
1400
130
360°
1200
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts_
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
270°
1000
180°
120°
800
60°
90°
30°
600
15°
400
200
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
0
120
110
180
0
100
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
15°
90
30°
60°
80
90°
120°
70
180°
270°
360°
60
50
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
1400
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Revision Date: 05/29/2012
®
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
PA43__07
TM
POW-R-BLOK
AC Switch SCR Isolated Module
1550 Amps RMS, Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 05/29/2012