Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 Phase Control SCR
www.pwrx.com 1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
TA20
1600A
TA20 1600A (Outline Drawing)
Ordering Information:
Select the complete 12 digit module part number from the table below.
Example: TA20121603DH is a 1200V 1600A Phase Control SCR.
Voltage
Current
Turn-off Time
Lead
Type
VRRM
(Volts)
IT(av)
(A)
tq
(µsec)
Code
TA20
02
through
24
200V
through
2400V
16
1600A
0
250 µsec
(Typical)
DH
12”
Description:
Powerex Silicon Controlled
Rectifiers (SCR) are designed for
phase control applications. These
are all-diffused, Press-Pak,
hermetic Pow-R-Disc devices
employing the field proven
amplifying gate.
Features:
Low On-State Voltage
High di/dt Capability
High dv/dt Capability
Hermetic Packaging
Excellent Surge and I2t Ratings
Applications:
Power Supplies
Motor Control
TA20 1600A Phase Control SCR
1600 Amperes Average, 2400 Volts
POWEREX, Inc. 173 Pavilion Ln Youngwood, PA USA 724-925-7272 www.pwrx.
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 Phase Control SCR
www.pwrx.com 1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
TA20
1600A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Symbol
Units
Non-Repetitive Transient Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
VRSM
VRRM + 100V
Volts
RMS On-State Current, TC = 80°C
IT(RMS)
2500
Amperes
Average Current 180° Sine Wave, TC = 80°C
IT(AV)
1600
Amperes
RMS On-State Current, TC = 55°C
IT(RMS)
3390
Amperes
Average Current 180° Sine Wave, TC = 55°C
IT(AV)
2160
Amperes
Peak One Cycle Surge On-State Current (Non-Repetitive) 60 Hz
ITSM
29,500
Amperes
Peak One Cycle Surge On-State Current (Non-Repetitive) 50 Hz
ITSM
26,900
Amperes
Critical Rate-of-rise of On-State Current (Non-Repetitive)
di/dt
400
A/μsec
Critical Rate-of-rise of On-State Current (Repetitive)
di/dt
150
A/μsec
I2t (for Fusing) for One Cycle, 60 Hz
I2t
3.63 x 106
A2 sec
Peak Gate Power Dissipation
PGM
16
Watts
Average Gate Power Dissipation
PG(av)
3
Watts
Operating Temperature
TJ
-40 to +125
°C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
-40 to +150
°C
Approximate Weight
2.1
lb.
950
g
Mounting Force
9000 to 11000
lb.
4100 to 5000
kg.
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.
POWEREX, Inc. 173 Pavilion Ln Youngwood, PA USA 724-925-7272 www.pwrx.com
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 Phase Control SCR
www.pwrx.com 1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
TA20
1600A
Thermal Characteristics
Maximum Thermal Resistance, Double Sided Cooling
Max.
Units
Junction-to-Case
Case-to-Sink
RΘ(J-C)
RΘ(C-S)
0.015
0.007
°C/W
°C/W
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current
IRRM
TJ=125°C, VR = VRRM
100
mA
Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current
IDRM
TJ=125°C, VD = VDRM
100
mA
Peak On-State Voltage
VTM
IFM=3000A peak,
Duty Cycle < 0.1 %
1.75
V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V(TO)1
rT1
TJ = 125°C, I = 15%IT(AV) to IT(AV)
0.89109
0.2148
V
mΩ
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V(TO)2
rT2
TJ = 125°C, I = IT(AV) to ITSM
1.7405
0.1024
V
mΩ
VTM Coefficients, Low-level
TJ = 125°C, I = 15%IT(AV) to IT(AV)
VTM = A+ B Ln(I) +C(I) + D Sqrt(I)
A =
B =
C =
D =
1.1219
-0.10195
4.764E-05
0.02077
VTM Coefficients, High-level
TJ = 125°C, I = IT(AV) to ITSM
VTM = A+ B Ln(I) +C(I) + D Sqrt(I)
A =
B =
C =
D =
-3.7832
0.56271
3.607E-05
0.010389
Typical Turn-On Time
ton
IT = 1000A, VD = 1500 V
4
µs
Typical Turn-Off Time
tq
Tj = 125°C, IT = 250A,
diR/dt = 50A/µs Reapplied
dv/dt = 20 V/µs Linear to 80% VDRM
250
µs
Minimum Critical dv/dt – Exponential to VDRM
dv/dt
TJ = 125°C
300
V/µs
Gate Trigger Current
IGT
TJ = 25°C, VD = 12 V
200
mA
Gate Trigger Voltage
VGT
TJ = 25°C, VD = 12 V
4.5
V
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
VGDM
TJ = 125°C, VD = VDRM
0.15
V
Peak Forward Gate Current
IGTM
4
A
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
VGRM
5
V
POWEREX, Inc. 173 Pavilion Ln Youngwood, PA USA 724-925-7272 www.pwrx.com
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Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 Phase Control SCR
www.pwrx.com 1600 Amperes Average
2400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/30/2013
TA20
1600A
15°
30°
60°
90°
120°
180°
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
0200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Maximum Power Dissipation - Watts
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
15°
30°
60°90°120°180°
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
15°
30°
60°90°120°
180°
270°
360°
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Maximum Power Dissipation - Watts
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Rectangular Waveform)
15°30°60°90°120°180°270°360° (DC)
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Rectangular Waveform)
0
0.002
0.004
0.006
0.008
0.01
0.012
0.014
0.016
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
Time - t - Seconds
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
(Junction to Case)
0
1
2
3
4
5
10 100 1000 10000 100000
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
( Tj = 125 C )
POWEREX, Inc. 173 Pavilion Ln Youngwood, PA USA 724-925-7272 www.pwrx.com