Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
40 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 04/28/2009
CD43__40B
CD43 Outline Dimensions
Dimension Inches Millimeters
A 3.66 93
B 0.79 20
C 3.15 80
D 1.18 30
F 0.61 15.5
G 0.79 20
H 0.79 20
J 0.16 4
K 0.22 5.7
L 0.59 15
M 1.10 28
N 0.31 8
P 0.94 24
Q 1.16 29.4
S 0.11 x .03 2.8 x 0.8
T 0.25 6.4
U M5 M5
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
CD43__40B
Dual SCR Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
40 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Ordering Information:
Select the complete nine digit module
part number from the table below.
Example: CD431640B is a 1600Volt,
40 Ampere Dual SCR Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
Type
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
Current
Amperes
Version
CD43
08
12
14
16
18
40
B
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-BLOK
TM
has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters
Laboratories.
Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
DBC Alumina (Al
2
O
3
) Insulator
Copper Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
UL Recognized (E78240)
Benefits:
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
Easy Installation
No Clamping Components
Required
Reduce Engineering Time
Applications:
Bridge Circuits
AC & DC Motor Drives
Battery Supplies
Power Supplies
Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
Lighting Control
Heat & Temperature Control
Welders
+
1
~
3
-
4
5
2
7
6
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
OUTLINE DRAWING
45
1
2
3
G HF
L
B
A
"S" FASTON TAB
"U" THREAD
K
T
67
C
Q
P
N
DM
J
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Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
40 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 04/28/2009
CD43__40B
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics Conditions Symbol Units
Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking
Voltage
V
DRM & VRRM up to 1800 V
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
V
RSM V
RRM + 100 V
RMS Forward Current 180° Conduction, TC=85°C IT(RMS) 63 A
A
verage Forward Current 180° Conduction, TC=85°C IT(AV) 40 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
750
890
985
715
850
940
A
A
A
A
A
A
I
2
t 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
2330
3300
4030
2560
3610
4420
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Non-Repetitive) Tj=125°C di/dt 150 A/µs
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 95 g
3.35 oz.
V Isolation @ 25C
Circuit to base, all terminals shorted together
50 – 60 Hz, 1 minute
50 – 60 Hz, 1 second
Vrms
Vrms
3000
3500
V
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.
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Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
40 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 04/28/2009
CD43__40B
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25° C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min.
Max.
Units
Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current IDRM Up to 1800V, TJ=125°C 20 mA
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current IRRM Up to 1800V, TJ=125°C 20 mA
Peak On-State Voltage VFM I
TM=200A 1.95 V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V(TO)1
rT1
TJ = 125°C, I = 16.7% x
π
IT(AV) to
π
IT(AV) 1.0
4.5
V
m
Minimum dV/dt dV/dt Tj=125°C, Up to 800V
Tj=125°C, 1200V – 1800V
500
1000
V/µs
V/µs
Turn-Off Time (Typical) t off TJ = 125°C 40 - 100 (Typical) µs
Gate Trigger Current IGT T
j= 25°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load 150 mA
Gate Trigger Voltage VGT T
j= 25°C, VD=6V, Resistive Load 3.0 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 Tj= 25°C 150 mA
Latching Current I L Tj= 25°C 300 mA
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol Max. Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
DC Operation RΘJ-C Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction, both conducting
0.33
0.65
°C/W
°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated RΘC-S Per Module 0.1 °C/W
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Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
40 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 04/28/2009
CD43__40B
Maxim um On-State Forward Voltage Dro p
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
10 100 1000
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts
( Tj = 125 °C )
Maximum Transient Th ermal Impedance
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time - t - Seconds
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
(Junction to Case)
0180 360
CONDUCTION A NGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
15°
30° 60°
90° 120° 180°
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION A NGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
120°
90°
60°
30°
15°
180°
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGL E
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
90°
60°
30°
120°
180°
270°
15°
360°
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0 10203040506070
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
(Rectangular Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
270°
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
15°
360°
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
(Rectangular Waveform)
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