®
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
http://www.pwrx.com
CD63__15C
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / 800 to 1800 Volts
Description:
Powerex Dual 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.
TM
Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
Compression bonded construction
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
Quick Connect Gate Terminal
with Provision for Keyed Mating
Plug
RoHS Compliant
UL Recognized (E78240)
Benefits:
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
Easy Installation
No Clamping Components
Required
Reduce Engineering Time
Applications:
Outline Dimensions
Dimension
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
M
R
Inches
3.70
1.34
1.15
3.15
0.94
0.91
0.51
0.35
M6
0.24
0.19
0.03 X 0.11
Millimeters
94
34
29.2
80
24
23
13
9
M6
6.2
4.9
2.8 X 0.8
Bridge Circuits
AC & DC Motor Drives
Battery Supplies
Power Supplies
Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
Lighting Control
Heat & Temperature Control
Welders
Ordering Information:
Select the complete nine digit module
part number from the table below.
Example: CD631615C is a 1600Volt,
150 Ampere Dual SCR Isolated
TM
POW-R-BLOK
Module
Type
Voltage Current
Volts Amperes
(x100)
08
10
12
14
16
18
15
(150 A)
Version
C
CD63
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
Revision Date: 04/11/2012
®
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
http://www.pwrx.com
CD63__15C
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / 800 to 1800 Volts
TM
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking
Voltage
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
RMS Forward Current
Average Forward Current
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
I
2
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 on
Terminals
Max. Mounting Torque, Module to Heatsink
Module Weight, Typical
V Isolation @ 25C
Tj= 25°C, 1 minute
V
rms
180° Conduction, T
C
=86°C
180° Conduction, T
C
=86°C
50 Hz, 60% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
50 Hz, 60% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
T
j
=125°C,
I
TM
=320A , I
G
=1.5 A,
T
r
< 0.5µs
Conditions
Symbol
V
DRM
& V
RRM
V
RSM
I
T(RMS)
I
T(AV)
I
TSM
I
2
t
di/dt
800 to 1800
V
RRM
+ 100
235
150
5400
Units
V
V
A
A
A
149,000
100
A
2
sec
A/µs
T
J
T
stg
-40 to +125
-40 to +125
53
6
53
6
320
0.71
2500
°C
°C
in.-Lb.
Nm
in.-Lb.
Nm
g
lb
V
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: 04/11/2012
®
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
http://www.pwrx.com
CD63__15C
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / 800 to 1800 Volts
TM
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
Minimum dV/dt
Gate Trigger Current
Gate Trigger Voltage
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
Non-Triggering Gate Current
Holding Current
Symbol
I
DRM
I
RRM
V
TM
/ V
FM
V
(TO)1
r
T1
dV/dt
I
GT
V
GT
V
GDM
I
GDM
I
H
Test Conditions
At V
DRM
, T
J
=125°C
At V
RRM
, T
J
=125°C
I
TM
/ I
FM
=480A
T
J
= 125°C, I = 16.7% x
I
T(AV)
to
I
T(AV)
Exponential to 2/3 V
DRM
T
j
=125°C, Gate Open
T
j
= 25°C, V
D
=12V, I
A
= 1A
T
j
= 25°C, V
D
=12V, I
A
= 1A
T
j
=125°C, V
D
=V
DRM
T
j
=125°C, V
D
=V
DRM
T
J
=25°C
150
800
150
2.5
1.0
30
(Typical)
Min.
Max.
25
25
1.60
0.8
1.69
Units
mA
mA
V
V
m
V/µs
mA
Volts
Volts
mA
mA
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
DC Operation
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
Symbol
R
ΘJ-C
R
ΘC-S
Per Junction, both conducting
Per Module
Max.
0.17
0.08
Units
°C/W
°C/W
Revision Date: 04/11/2012
®
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
http://www.pwrx.com
CD63__15C
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / 800 to 1800 Volts
TM
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
( Tj = 125 C )
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
(Junction to Case)
0.18
0.16
5
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
4
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
10
100
1000
10000
0.14
0.12
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
3
2
1
0
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
0
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Time - t - Seconds
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
250
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
Maximum Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
200
90°
60°
150
15°
30°
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
120°
180°
120
110
15°
100
30°
90
60°
90°
120°
180°
80
100
50
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
70
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Rectangular Waveform)
300
360°
270°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Rectangular Waveform)
Maximum Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
120
250
120°
200
60°
150
30°
15°
90°
180°
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
110
100
90
30°
15°
100
80
60°
90°
120°
180°
270°
360°(DC)
50
70
0
0
50
100
150
200
250
60
0
50
100
150
200
250
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Revision Date: 04/11/2012