TA20
1600A
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
POWEREX,
Inc. 173 Pavilion Ln Youngwood, PA USA 724-925-7272 www.pwrx.
Phase Control SCR
1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
TA20 1600A Phase Control SCR
1600 Amperes Average, 2400 Volts
Description:
Powerex Silicon Controlled
Rectifiers (SCR) are designed for
phase control applications. These
are all-diffused, Press-Pak,
hermetic Pow-R-Disc devices
employing the field proven
amplifying gate.
Features:
Low On-State Voltage
High di/dt Capability
High dv/dt Capability
Hermetic Packaging
2
Excellent Surge and I t Ratings
TA20 1600A (Outline Drawing)
Ordering Information:
Select the complete 12 digit module part number from the table below.
Example: TA20121603DH is a 1200V 1600A Phase Control SCR.
Type
TA20
Applications:
Power Supplies
Motor Control
Voltage
VRRM
(Volts)
Current
IT(av)
(A)
Turn-off Time
tq
(µsec)
Gate Current
IGT
(mA)
Lead
Code
02
through
24
16
0
3
DH
200V
through
2400V
1600A
250 µsec
(Typical)
200 mA
12”
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
TA20
1600A
POWEREX,
173Pavilion
Pavilion
Ln Youngwood,
Youngwood,
PA USA15697
724-925-7272
www.pwrx.com
Powerex,Inc.
Inc., 173
Lane,
Pennsylvania
(724) 925-7272
Phase Control SCR
www.pwrx.com
1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Symbol
Units
Non-Repetitive Transient Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
VRSM
VRRM + 100V
Volts
RMS On-State Current, TC = 80°C
IT(RMS)
2500
Amperes
Average Current 180° Sine Wave, TC = 80°C
IT(AV)
1600
Amperes
RMS On-State Current, TC = 55°C
IT(RMS)
3390
Amperes
Average Current 180° Sine Wave, TC = 55°C
IT(AV)
2160
Amperes
Peak One Cycle Surge On-State Current (Non-Repetitive) 60 Hz
ITSM
29,500
Amperes
Peak One Cycle Surge On-State Current (Non-Repetitive) 50 Hz
ITSM
26,900
Amperes
Critical Rate-of-rise of On-State Current (Non-Repetitive)
di/dt
400
A/μsec
Critical Rate-of-rise of On-State Current (Repetitive)
di/dt
150
A/μsec
I2t
3.63 x 106
A2 sec
Peak Gate Power Dissipation
PGM
16
Watts
Average Gate Power Dissipation
PG(av)
3
Watts
Operating Temperature
TJ
-40 to +125
°C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
-40 to +150
°C
2.1
950
lb.
g
9000 to 11000
4100 to 5000
lb.
kg.
I2t (for Fusing) for One Cycle, 60 Hz
Approximate Weight
Mounting Force
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 the suitability of use, reliability, capability,
or future availability of this product.
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
TA20
1600A
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POWEREX, Inc. 173 Pavilion Ln Youngwood, PA USA 724-925-7272 www.pwrx.com
www.pwrx.com
Phase Control SCR
1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current
IRRM
TJ=125°C, VR = VRRM
Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current
IDRM
Peak On-State Voltage
VTM
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
Max.
Units
100
mA
TJ=125°C, VD = VDRM
100
mA
IFM=3000A peak,
Duty Cycle < 0.1 %
1.75
V
V(TO)1
rT1
TJ = 125°C, I = 15%IT(AV) to IT(AV)
0.89109
0.2148
V
mΩ
V(TO)2
rT2
TJ = 125°C, I = IT(AV) to ITSM
1.7405
0.1024
V
mΩ
VTM Coefficients, Low-level
Min.
A=
B=
C=
D=
A=
B=
C=
D=
4
TJ = 125°C, I = 15%IT(AV) to IT(AV)
VTM = A+ B Ln(I) +C(I) + D Sqrt(I)
VTM Coefficients, High-level
TJ = 125°C, I = IT(AV) to ITSM
VTM = A+ B Ln(I) +C(I) + D Sqrt(I)
Typical Turn-On Time
ton
IT = 1000A, VD = 1500 V
Typical Turn-Off Time
tq
Tj = 125°C, IT = 250A,
diR/dt = 50A/µs Reapplied
dv/dt = 20 V/µs Linear to 80% VDRM
Minimum Critical dv/dt – Exponential to VDRM
Typ.
1.1219
-0.10195
4.764E-05
0.02077
-3.7832
0.56271
3.607E-05
0.010389
250
µs
µs
dv/dt
TJ = 125°C
Gate Trigger Current
IGT
TJ = 25°C, VD = 12 V
300
200
mA
Gate Trigger Voltage
VGT
TJ = 25°C, VD = 12 V
4.5
V
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
VGDM
TJ = 125°C, VD = VDRM
0.15
V
Peak Forward Gate Current
IGTM
4
A
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
VGRM
5
V
V/µs
4.5
Thermal Characteristics
Maximum Thermal Resistance, Double Sided Cooling
Max.
Units
Junction-to-Case
Case-to-Sink
0.015
0.007
°C/W
°C/W
RΘ(J-C)
RΘ(C-S)
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
TA20
1600A
Phase Control SCR
1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POWEREX, Inc. 173 Pavilion Ln Youngwood, PA USA 724-925-7272 www.pwrx.com
www.pwrx.com
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
(Junction to Case)
( Tj = 125 C )
0.016
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
5
4
3
2
1
0.014
0.012
0.01
0.008
0.006
0.004
0.002
0
10
100
1000
10000
0
0.001
100000
0.01
0.1
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
100
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
130
180°
120°
2500
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
Maximum Power Dissipation - Watts
10
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
3000
90°
60°
2000
30°
15°
1500
1000
500
0
120
110
15°
100
30°
90
60°
90°
120°
80
180°
70
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
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)
1600
1800
(Rectangular Waveform)
4000
130
360°
270°
3500
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
Maximum Power Dissipation - Watts
1
Time - t - Seconds
180°
3000
120°
90°
2500
60°
30°
2000
15°
1500
1000
500
120
110
100
90
15°
80
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
70
270°
360° (DC)
60
0
50
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
2500
3000
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
3000