TC20__2402
Phase Control Thyristor
2450Amperes 4400Volts
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 www.pwrx.com
The TC20 is a high voltage, high current
disc pack SCR employing a high di/dt
gate structure. This gate design allows
the SCR to be reliably operated at high
di/dt and dv/dt conditions in various
phase control applications.
FEATURES:
Low On-State Voltage
High di/dt Capability
High dv/dt Capability
Hermetic Ceramic Package
Excellent Surge and I2t Ratings
APPLICATIONS:
DC Power Supplies
Motor Controls
ORDERING INFORMATION
Select the complete 12 digit Part Number using the table below.
EXAMPLE: TC20442402DH is a 4400V-2450A SCR with300ma
IGT and 12 inch gate and cathode potential leads.
Voltage Voltage Current Current
PART
Rating
Code
Rating
Code Turn-Off
Tq
VDRM-VRRM
Itavg
TC20
4400
4200
4000
3600
44
42
40
36
2450
24
0
Gate
IGT
Leads
2
500us
300ma
(typ.)
(max)
12"
Revised:
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TC20__2402
Phase Control Thyristor
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 www.pwrx.com
2450Amperes 4400Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
Symbol
Rating
Units
VDRM-VRRM
4400
Volts
Average On-State Current, TC=73°C
IT(Avg.)
2450
A
RMS On-State Current, TC=73°C
IT(RMS)
3848
A
Average On-State Current, TC=55°C
IT(Avg.)
2920
A
RMS On-State Current, TC=55°C
IT(RMS)
4587
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, 60Hz, VR=0V
ITSM
30,000
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, 50Hz, VR=0V
ITSM
28,284
A
Fuse Coordination I2t, 60Hz
I2t
3.75E+06
A2s
Fuse Coordination I2t, 50Hz
I2t
4.00E+06
A2s
di/dt
100
A/us
di/dt
300
A/us
PGM
16
Watts
PG(avg)
5
Watts
Tj
-40 to+125
°C
TStg.
-50 to+150
°C
5.5
lb
2.49
Kg
12,000-15,000
lbs
Repetitive Peak Voltage
Critical Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current
Repetitive
Critical Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current
Non-Repetitive
Peak Gate Power, 100us
Average Gate Power
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Approximate Weight
Mounting Force
53 - 67
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 for use, reliability, capability or
future availability of this product.
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TC20__2402
Phase Control Thyristor
2450Amperes 4400Volts
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 www.pwrx.com
Electrical Characteristics,
Tj=25°C unless otherwise specified
Rating
Characteristic
Repetitive Peak Forward
Leakage Current
Repetitive Peak Reverse
Leakage Current
Symbol
Test Conditions
min
typ
max
Units
IDRM
Tj=125°C, VDRM=Rated
300
ma
IRRM
Tj=125°C, VRRM=Rated
300
ma
Peak On-State Voltage
VTM
Tj=125°C, ITM=3000A
1.80
V
VTM Model, Low Level
VTM = VO + r•ITM
V0
Tj=125°C
15% ITM - π•ITM
0.990
V
2.71E-04
Ω
VTM Model, High Level
VTM = VO + r•ITM
V0
Tj=125°C
0.698
V
3.04E-04
Ω
VTM Model, High
Level
4-Term
A
Tj=125°C
0.191
B
15%ITM - ITSM
0.181
VTM= A + B•Ln(ITM) +
C•(ITM) + D•(ITM)
½
r
r
π•ITM - ITSM
C
Turn-On Delay Time
D
td
Turn-Off Time
tq
3.56E-04
-1.66E-02
VD = 0.5•VDRM
Gate Drive: 40V - 20Ω
Tj=125°C
dv/dt = 20V/us to 67% VDRM
dv/dt(Crit)
dv/dt
Tj=125°C Exp. Waveform
VD =67% Rated
Gate Trigger Current
IGT
VGT
Tj=25°C VD = 12V
Gate Trigger Voltage
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
1.5
us
500
us
1000
V/us
30
150
300
ma
0.8
2.0
4.5
V
5
V
max
Units
VGRM
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic
Thermal Resistance
Test Conditions
min
Rating
typ
Junction to Case
RΘjc
Double side cooled
0.009
°C/Watt
Case to Sink
RΘcs
Double side cooled
0.0025
°C/Watt
ZΘjc
Double side cooled
Thermal Impedance Model
ZΘjc(t) =
Symbol
Σ(A(N)•(1-exp(-t/Tau(N))))
N=
where:
1
2
3
4
A(N) = 2.00E-04 1.50E-03 3.20E-03 4.10E-03
Tau(N) = 2.62E-03 2.31E-02 3.05E-01 3.30E+00
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TC20__2402
Phase Control Thyristor
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 www.pwrx.com
2450Amperes 4400Volts
Maximum On-State Voltage Drop
4.0
Tj = 125°C
VTM (V)
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
100
1000
10000
ITM (A)
MAXIMUM TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE
Thermal Impedance (°C/Watt)
1.0E-02
9.0E-03
8.0E-03
7.0E-03
6.0E-03
5.0E-03
4.0E-03
3.0E-03
2.0E-03
1.0E-03
0.0E+00
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
Time (sec)
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100
TC20__2402
Phase Control Thyristor
2450Amperes 4400Volts
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 www.pwrx.com
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
Sinusoidal Waveform
10000
180°
9000
90°
60°
8000
120°
Pavg
(Watts)
7000
6000
5000
4000
CONDUCTION ANGLE
3000
2000
0°
180°
360°
1000
0
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Iavg
2500
3000
3500
(A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Sinusoidal Waveform
130
120
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Tc (°C)
110
0°
100
180°
360°
90
80
70
120°
60°
60
0
500
1000
1500
Iavg
90°
2000
2500
(A)
Maximum On-State
Power Dissipation
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180°
3000
3500
TC20__2402
Phase Control Thyristor
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PAMaximum
15697-1800 (724)925-7272
www.pwrx.com
On-State Power
Dissipation
2450Amperes 4400Volts
Square Waveform
12000
360°
180°
Pavg
(Watts)
10000
120°
90°
60°
8000
6000
CONDUCTION ANGLE
4000
2000
0°
180°
360°
0
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Iavg
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
(A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Square Waveform
130
CONDUCTION ANGLE
120
Tc (°C)
110
0°
100
180°
360°
90
80
70
60°
60
0
500
1000
1500
2000
90°
120°
2500
Iavg
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360°
180°
3000
(A)
3500
4000
4500
5000