®
LS43__50
Powerex, Inc.,173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Single SCR Isolated Module
500 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
OUTLINE DRAWING
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A
K
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Description:
Powerex Single SCR Modules are
designed for use in applications
requiring rectification and isolated
packaging. The modules are isolated
for easy mounting with other
components on a common heatsink.
TM
POW-R-BLOK
has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters
Laboratories.
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LS43__50
Single SCR
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
500 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
L
C
Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
Aluminum Nitride Insulator
Compression Bonded Elements
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
Quick Connect Gate Terminal
with Provision for Keyed Mating
Plug
UL Recognized
F
R
LS43 Outline Dimensions
Dimension
A
B
C
Inches
3.15
1.50
2.05
3.62
1.97
0.39
0.24
0.75
0.99
0.48
0.12
1.45
1.76
M10 Metric
0.250 Dia.
0.99
0.110 x .032
3.99
Millimeters
80.0
38.0
52.1
92.0
50.0
9.9
6.1
19.0
25.1
12.2
3.1
36.8
44.7
M10
6.35 Dia.
25.1
2.5 x 0.8
101.3
Benefits:
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
Easy Installation
No Clamping Components
Required
Reduce Engineering Time
K
K
G
A
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
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M
N
P
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S
T
Applications:
Bridge Circuits
AC & DC Motor Drives
Battery Supplies
Power Supplies
Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight-digit
module part number from the table
below.
Example: LS431650 is a 1600 Volt,
500 Ampere Single SCR Isolated
TM
POW-R-BLOK
Module
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
Type
LS43
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
08
10
12
14
16
Current
Amperes
(x10)
50
Revision Date: 02/16/2010
®
LS43__50
Powerex, Inc.,173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Single SCR Isolated Module
500 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking
Voltage
Non-Repetitive Peak Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
RMS Forward Current
Average Forward Current
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
I t for Fusing for One Cycle
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Repetitive)
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw
Max. Mounting Torque, M10 Terminal Screw
Module Weight, Typical
V Isolation @ 25C
V
rms
2
Conditions
Symbol
V
DRM
& V
RRM
V
RSM
up to 1600
V
RRM
+ 100
900
500
575
17,000
16,300
12,250
10,500
1.20 x 10
1.33 x 10
200
6
6
Units
V
V
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A sec
2
A sec
A/µs
°C
°C
in. – Lb.
Nm
in. – Lb.
Nm
g
lb
V
2
180° Conduction, T
C
=78°C
180° Conduction, T
C
=86°C
180° Conduction, T
C
=78°C
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied
60 Hz, 100%V
RRM
reapplied
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied
8.3 milliseconds
10 milliseconds
Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6
I
T(RMS)
I
T(AV)
I
T(AV)
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
It
2
It
di/dt
T
J
T
stg
2
-40 to +130
-40 to +150
55
6
110
12
816
1.80
3000
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: 02/16/2010
®
LS43__50
Powerex, Inc.,173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Single SCR Isolated Module
500 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Electrical Characteristics, T
J
=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics
Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current
Peak On-State Voltage
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V
TM
Coefficients, Full Range
Symbol
I
DRM
I
RRM
V
FM
V
(TO)1
r
T1
V
(TO)2
r
T2
Test Conditions
Up to 1600V, T
J
=130°C
Up to 1600V, T
J
=130°C
I
TM
=1500A
T
J
= 130°C, I = 15%I
T(AV)
to
πI
T(AV)
T
J
= 130°C, I =
πI
T(AV)
to I
TSM
T
J
= 130°C, I = 10A to 6kA
V
TM
= A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
Minimum dV/dt
Gate Trigger Current
Gate Trigger Voltage
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
Peak Forward Gate Current
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
dV/dt
I
GT
V
GT
V
GDM
I
GTM
V
GRM
Exponential to V
DRM
T
j
=130°C, Gate Open
T
j
=25°C, V
D
=12V
T
j
=25°C, V
D
=12V
T
j
=130°C, V
D
= ½ V
DRM
A=
B=
C=
D=
1000 Typ.
200
3.0
0.25
4.0
5
Min.
Max.
80
80
1.30
0.81
0.32
0.90
0.26
0.8824
-4.46E-02
8.12E-05
1.54E-02
V/µs
mA
Volts
Volts
Amp
Volts
Units
mA
mA
V
V
mΩ
V
mΩ
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
Symbol
R
ΘJ-C
Z
Θ
J-C
Per Module/Junction
Z
Θ
J-C
= K
1
(1-exp(-t/τ
1
))
+ K
2
(1-exp(-t/τ
2
))
+ K
3
(1-exp(-t/τ
3
))
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
R
ΘC-S
+ K
4
(1-exp(-t/τ
4
))
Per Module
K
1
= 8.03E-04
K
2
= 1.03E-02
K
3
= 1.64E-02
K
4
= 3.75E-02
Max.
0.0650
τ
1
= 3.39E-04
τ
2
= 3.15E-03
τ
3
= 0.106
τ
4
= 2.066
0.02
°C/W
Units
°C/W
Revision Date: 02/16/2010
®
LS43__50
Powerex, Inc.,173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Single SCR Isolated Module
500 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
( Tj = 130 °C )
5.00
.07000
.06000
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
(Junction to Case)
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
Thermal Impedance - Zjc - °C/W
10
100
1000
10000
4.00
.05000
.04000
.03000
.02000
.01000
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.00
.00000
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
Time - t - Seconds
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
700
600
120°
Max. Power Dissipation - Watts
500
400
30°
300
200
0
180
360
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
130
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
180°
125
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
15°
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0
180
360
90°
60°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
15°
100
0
0
100
200
300
CONDUCTION ANGLE
400
500
600
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Rectangular Waveform)
900
800
Max. Power Dissipation - Watts
700
600
500
400
300
200
0
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Rectangular Waveform)
140
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
15°
360°
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C
270°
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
15°
30°
60°
360°C
120°
180°
270°
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
180
360
90°
100
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
CONDUCTION ANGLE
180
360
600
700
800
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Revision Date: 02/16/2010