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