CD63__15A
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
TM
Description:
OUTLINE DRAWING
A
D
E
F
F
7
6
B
G
S
1
2
3
5
M
4
"J" (3)
R
F
"K" (2)
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
POW-R-BLOK
has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters
Laboratories.
CD63__15A
Dual SCR Isolated
TM
POW-R-BLOK Module
150 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
N
C
H
P
Q
Features:
T
T
T
T
T
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
DBC Alumina (Al
2
O
3
) Insulator
Glass Passivated Chips
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
T
Quick Connect Gate Terminal
with Provision for Keyed Mating
Plug
T
UL Recognized (E78240)
4
5
3
6
7
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
-
2
+
~
1
CD63_15A Outline Dimensions
Dimension
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
M
N
P
Q
R
S
Inches
3.70
1.38
1.18
3.15
0.67
0.91
0.57
0.35
M6
0.26
.020
0.28
1.10
1.14
0.03
0.11
Millimeters
94
35
30
80
17
23
14.5
9
M6
6.5
5
7
28
29
0.8
2.8
Ordering Information
:
Benefits:
T
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
T
Easy Installation
T
No Clamping Components
Required
T
Reduce Engineering Time
Select the complete nine digit module
part number from the table below.
Example: CD631615A is a 1600Volt,
150 Ampere Dual SCR Isolated
TM
POW-R-BLOK
Module
Type
CD63
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
08
12
14
16
Current
Amperes
(x 10)
15
Applications:
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Bridge Circuits
AC & DC Motor Drives
Battery Supplies
Power Supplies
Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
Lighting Control
Heat & Temperature Control
Welders
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD63__15A
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / Up to 1600 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
180° Conduction, T
C
=85°C
180° Conduction, T
C
=85°C (AC Switch)
180° Conduction, T
C
=85°C
180° Conduction, T
C
=90°C
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
60 Hz, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
50 Hz, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
I t for Fusing for One Cycle
2
Conditions
Symbol
V
DRM
& V
RRM
V
RSM
I
T(RMS)
I
T(RMS)
I
T(AV)
I
T(AV)
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
It
It
It
It
di/dt
2
2
2
2
Units
up to 1600
V
RRM
+ 100
250
355
160
150
4300
5100
4100
4870
3250
3150
2650
2550
76,700
108,000
84,000
119,000
300
2
2
2
2
V
V
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A sec
A sec
A sec
A sec
A/µs
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
8.3 ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
8.3 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
10 ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
10 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125°C
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
Non Repetitive
Peak Gate Power Dissipation
Average Gate Power Dissipation
Peak Forward Gate Current
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw on
Terminals
Max. Mounting Torque, Module to Heatsink
Module Weight, Typical
V Isolation @ 25C
T
j
=125°C,
V
D
= V
DRM (Rated),
I
TM
=400A ,
I
G
=0.5 A, T
r
< 0.25µs, t
p
> 6µs
T
p
< 5 ms, T
j
= 125°C
F = 50 Hz, T
j
= 125°C
T
p
< 5 ms, T
j
= 125°C
T
p
< 5 ms, T
j
= 125°C
P
GM
P
G(AV)
I
GFM
V
GRM
T
J
T
stg
12
3
3
10
-40 to +125
-40 to +150
35 - 50
4-6
35 - 50
4-6
200
7.1
W
W
A
V
°C
°C
in.-Lb.
Nm
in.-Lb.
Nm
g
oz.
V
V
rms
3500
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD63__15A
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / Up to 1600 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
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V
TM
Coefficients, Full Range
Symbol
I
DRM
I
RRM
V
TM
V
(TO)1
r
T1
V
(TO)2
r
T2
Test Conditions
Up to 1600V, T
J
=125°C
Up to 1600V, T
J
=125°C
I
TM
=500A
T
J
= 125°C, I = 16.7% x
π
I
T(AV)
to
π
I
T(AV)
T
J
= 125°C, I =
π
I
T(AV)
to I
TSM
T
J
= 125°C, I = 15% x I
T(AV)
to I
TSM
V
TM
= A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
Minimum dV/dt
Turn-On Time (Typical)
Turn-Off Time (Typical)
dV/dt
t
on
t
off
Exponential to 2/3 V
DRM
T
j
=125°C, Gate Open
I
TM
= 300A, V
D
= 2/3 V
DRM
dIg/dt =1A/µs
T
J
= 125°C, I
T
= 300A, R
gk
= 100
Ω
V
r
= 50V, -dI/dt=15 A/µs
Re-Applied dV/dt = 20V/µs,
Linear to 2/3 V
DRM
Gate Trigger Current
I
GT
T
j
= -40°C, V
D
=6V, R
a
=1
Ω
, Resistive Load
T
j
= 25°C, V
D
=6V, R
a
=1
Ω
, Resistive Load
T
j
=125°C, V
D
=6V, R
a
=1
Ω
, Resistive Load
Gate Trigger Voltage
V
GT
T
j
= -40°C, V
D
=6V, R
a
=1
Ω
, Resistive Load
T
j
= 25°C, V
D
=6V, R
a
=1
Ω
, Resistive Load
T
j
=125°C, V
D
=6V, R
a
=1
Ω
, Resistive Load
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
Non-Triggering Gate Current
V
GDM
I
GDM
T
j
=125°C, V
D
=V
DRM
T
j
=125°C, V
D
=V
DRM
270
150
80
4.0
2.5
1.7
0.30
10
mA
mA
mA
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
mA
A=
B=
C=
D=
1000
3
50 - 200
(Typical)
(Typical)
Min.
Max.
50
50
1.54
0.80
1.67
0.98
1.38
0.5926
-1.10E-03
1.03E-03
0.0241
V/µs
µs
µs
Units
mA
mA
V
V
m
Ω
V
m
Ω
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
DC Operation
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
(Per Junction)
Symbol
R
ΘJ-C
Z
Θ
J-C
Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction, both conducting
Z
Q
J-C
= K
1
(1-exp(-t/
τ
1
))
+ K
2
(1-exp(-t/
τ
2
))
+ K
3
(1-exp(-t/
τ
3
))
R
ΘC-S
+ K
4
(1-exp(-t/
τ
4
))
Per Module
Max.
0.08
0.16
K
1
=5.45334E-3
τ
1
=4.511E-5
K
2
=3.8509E+1
τ
2
=1.3558E-1
K
3
= -3.5154E+1
τ
3
=1.3311E-1
K
4
= -3.20
τ
4
=1.5936E-1
0.05
°C/W
Units
°C/W
°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD63__15A
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
TM
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
( Tj = 125 °C )
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
(Junction to Case)
0.180
0.160
5
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
10
100
1000
10000
4
0.140
0.120
0.100
0.080
0.060
0.040
0.020
3
2
1
0
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
0.000
0.01
0.1
1
10
Time - t - Seconds
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
240
220
120°
90°
60°
15°
30°
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
125
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts_
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
20
40
60
80
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
15°
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
100
120
140
160
180
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Rectangular Waveform)
320
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
20
40
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Rectangular Waveform)
125
270°
360°
120
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts_
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
180°
120°
90°
60°
15°
30°
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
75
15°
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
180
360
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
270°
360°
0
60
80
100
120
140
CONDUCTION ANGLE
180
200
220
240
260
180
360
160
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140 160 180 200
220 240 260
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD63__15A
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
Dual SCR Isolated Module
150 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
TM
Powerex
CD63--15
Pow-R-Blok
6-Pulse Bridge
1500
1400
1300
1200
0.03
0.025
1500
0.02
Rth S-A (C/W)
1400
1300
0.04
1200
0.05
0.06
1100
1000
900
0.08
800
0.10
0.12
0.15
500
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
400
300
200
100
0
700
600
Total Power Dissipation vs Maximum Rated Output Current
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
0
450
Total Power Dissipation (W)
Total Power Dissipation (W)
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
10
30
50
70
90
110
130
Ambient Temperature (C)
Maximum Bridge Output Current (A)
Six-Pulse Bridge Circuit Total Power Dissipation & Maximum Rated Output Current With Sink to Ambient
Resistance of Heatsink as a Parameter.
Revision Date: 12/04/2002