Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, P ennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
90 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__90A
CD43 Outline Dimensions
Dimension Inches Millimeters
A 3.62 92
B 0.83 21
C 3.15 80
D 1.18 30
F 0.59 15
G 0.79 20
H 0.79 20
J 0.16 4
K 0.23 5.8
L 0.61 15.5
M 1.14 29
N 0.25 6.3
P 0.94 24
Q 1.18 30
R 0.71 18
S 0.11 x .03 2.8 x 0.8
T 0.25 6.3
U M5 M5
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
CD43__90A
Dual SCR Isolated
POW-R-BLOKTM Module
90 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Ordering Information:
Select the complete nine digit module
part number from the table below.
Example: CD431690A is a 1600Volt,
90 Ampere Dual SCR Isolated
POW-R-BLOKTM Module
Type
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
Current
Amperes
(x 1)
CD43
08
12
16
90
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.
POW-R-BLOKTM has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters
Laboratories.
Features:
T Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
T DBC Alumina (Al2O3) Insulator
T Copper Baseplate
T Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
T UL Recognized (E78240)
Benefits:
T No Additional Insulation
Components Required
T Easy Installation
T No Clamping Components
Required
T Reduce Engineering Time
Applications:
T Bridge Circuits
T AC & DC Motor Drives
T Battery Supplies
T Power Supplies
T Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
T Lighting Control
T Heat & Temperature Control
T Welders
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
1
4
2
+
~
5 7
3
-
6
OUTLINE DRAWING
LABEL
45
1
2
3
G HF
L
B
A
R
"S" FASTON TAB
"U" THREAD
K
T
76
C
Q
P
N
DM
J
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, P ennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
90 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__90A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics Conditions Symbol Units
Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking
Voltage
V
DRM & VRRM up to 1600 V
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
V
RSM V
RRM + 100 V
RMS Forward Current 180° Conduction, TC=87°C
180° Conduction, TC=87°C (AC Switch)
IT(RMS)
IT(RMS)
140
200
A
A
Average Forward Current 180° Conduction, TC=87°C IT(AV) 90 A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
60 Hz, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
60 Hz, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=25°C
50 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
50 Hz, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
50 Hz, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=25°C
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
ITSM
1570
1870
2100
1500
1785
2000
A
A
A
A
A
A
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
50 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
ITSM
ITSM
1210
1155
A
A
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
50 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
ITSM
ITSM
960
940
A
A
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle, 8.3 milliseconds 8.3 ms, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
8.3 ms, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
8.3 ms, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=25°C
10 ms, 100% VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
10 ms, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=125°C
10 ms, No VRRM reapplied, Tj=25°C
I2t
I2t
I2t
I2t
I2t
I2t
10,270
14,520
18,300
11,250
15,910
20,000
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Non-Repetitive)
Tj=25°C, IG=0.5 A,
VD=0.67 VDRM (Rated), ITM=300A ,
Tr < 0.5µs, tp > 6µs
di/dt 150 A/µs
Peak Gate Power Dissipation Tp < 5 ms, Tj = 125°C PGM 12 W
Average Gate Power Dissipation F = 50 Hz, Tj = 125°C PG(AV) 3 W
Peak Forward Gate Current Tp < 5 ms, Tj = 125°C IGFM 3 A
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage Tp < 5 ms, Tj = 125°C VGRM 10 V
Operating Temperature TJ -40 to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 to +125 °C
Max. Mounting Torque, M5 Mounting Screw on
Terminals
25
3
in.-Lb.
Nm
Max. Mounting Torque, Module to Heatsink 44
5
in.-Lb.
Nm
Module Weight, Typical 110 g
3.88 oz.
V Isolation @ 25C
Circuit to base, all terminals shorted together
50 – 60 Hz, 1 minute
50 – 60 Hz, 1 second
Vrms
Vrms
2500
3500
V
V
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, P ennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
90 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__90A
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Max.
Units
Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current IDRM Up to 1600V, TJ=125°C 15 mA
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current IRRM Up to 1600V, TJ=125°C 15 mA
Peak On-State Voltage V TM / VFM I
TM / IFM =300A 1.58 V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V(TO)1
rT1
TJ = 125°C, I = 16.7% x πIT(AV) to πIT(AV) 0.80
2.40
V
mΩ
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V(TO)2
rT2
TJ = 125°C, I = πIT(AV) to ITSM 0.85
2.25
V
mΩ
VTM Coefficients, Full Range
TJ = 125°C, I = 15% x IT(AV) to ITSM
VTM = A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
A =
B =
C =
D =
0.7160
2.17E-02
2.20E-03
1.58E-03
Minimum dV/dt dV/dt Linear to 2/3 VDRM
Tj=125°C, Gate Open Circuit
500 V/µs
Turn-Off Time (Typical) t off T
J = 25°C, IT = 2A
Vr = 50V, -dI/dt=10 A/µs
Re-Applied dV/dt = 200 V/µs,
Linear to 900 V
40 - 100 (Typical) µs
Gate Trigger Current IGT T
j= -40°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load
Tj= 25°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load
Tj=125°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load
270
150
80
mA
mA
mA
Gate Trigger Voltage VGT T
j= -40°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load
Tj= 25°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load
Tj=125°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load
4.0
2.5
1.7
Volts
Volts
Volts
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage VGDM T
j=125°C, VD=VDRM 0.25 Volts
Non-Triggering Gate Current IGDM T
j=125°C, VD=VDRM 6 mA
Holding Current I H VD=6V, Resistive Load, Gate Open 200 mA
Latching Current I L VD=6V, Resistive Load 400 mA
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol
Max. Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
DC Operation
RΘJ-C Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction, both conducting
0.135
0.270
°C/W
°C/W
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
ZΘJ-C Z
ΘJ-C= K1 (1-exp(-t/τ1))
+ K2 (1-exp(-t/τ2))
+ K3 (1-exp(-t/τ3))
+ K4 (1-exp(-t/τ4))
K1 = 6.48 E-3
K2 = 6.02 E-2
K3 = 1.64 E-1
K4 = 3.94 E-2
τ1 = 5.80 E-4
τ2 = 1.70 E-2
τ3 = 9.54 E-2
τ4 = 3.53 E-1
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated RΘC-S Per Module 0.1 °C/W
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, P ennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
90 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__90A
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
15° 30° 60°
90° 120°
180°
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
0 102030405060708090100
A ver age On-State Current - Itm(av) - Amperes
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
(Sinusoidal W aveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
120°
90°
60°
30°
15°
180°
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
0 102030405060708090100
Average On-Stat e Curren t - I t(av) - Ampe res
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C
(Sinusoidal Wav eform )
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maxi mu m On-State Power Diss ip ation
360°
270°
180°
120°
30°
60°
90°
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Average On-St ate Cu rr en t - It(av) - Ampere s
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
(Rectangular W avefor m)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
270°
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
360°
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C
(Rectangular Waveform)
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
10 100 1000
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
( Tj = 125 °C )
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time - t - Seconds
Thermal Impedance - Rj c - °C/W
(Junction to Case)
