Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
60 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__60A
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__60A
Dual SCR Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
60 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Ordering Information
:
Select the complete nine digit module
part number from the table below.
Example: CD431660A is a 1600Volt,
60 Ampere Dual SCR Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
Type
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
Current
Amperes
(x 1)
CD43
08
12
16
60
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 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
H
F
L
B
A
R
"S" FASTON TAB
"U" THREAD
K
T
76
C
Q
P
N
D M
J
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
60 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__60A
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
=95C
180 Conduction, T
C
=95C (AC Switch)
I
T(RMS)
I
T(RMS)
95
135
A
A
Average Forward Current
180 Conduction, T
C
=95C I
T(AV)
60 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
60 Hz, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=25C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125C
50 Hz, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125C
50 Hz, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=25C
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
I
TSM
1,470
1,740
1,940
1,400
1,665
1,850
A
A
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
1,120
1,080
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
900
870
A
A
I
2
t for Fusing for One Cycle, 8.3 milliseconds
8.3 ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125C
8.3 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125C
8.3 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=25C
10 ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125C
10 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=125C
10 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
j
=25C
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
8,960
12,560
15,600
9,800
13,860
17,110
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Non-Repetitive)
T
j
=25C, I
G
=0.5
A,
V
D
=0.67 V
DRM (Rated),
I
TM
=300A ,
T
r
< 0.5s, t
p
> 6s
di/dt 150 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
+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
V
rms
V
rms
2500
3500
V
V
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
60 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__60A
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
15
mA
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current
I
RRM
Up to 1600V, T
J
=125C
15
mA
Peak On-State Voltage
V
TM
/ V
FM
I
TM /
I
FM
=235A
1.59
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)
0.82
3.00
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
0.85
2.90
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 =
0.8127
5.23E-03
2.90E-03
-9.17E-05
Minimum dV/dt
dV/dt
Linear to 2/3 V
DRM
T
j
=125C, Gate Open Circuit
500
V/s
Turn-Off Time (Typical)
t
off
T
J
= 25C, I
T
= 2A
V
r
= 50V, -dI/dt=10 A/s
Re-Applied dV/dt = 200 V/s,
Linear to 900 V
40 - 100 (Typical)
s
Gate Trigger Current
I
GT
T
j
= -40C, V
D
=6V, Resistive Load
T
j
= 25C, V
D
=6V, Resistive Load
T
j
=125C, V
D
=6V, Resistive Load
270
150
80
mA
mA
mA
Gate Trigger Voltage
V
GT
T
j
= -40C, V
D
=6V, Resistive Load
T
j
= 25C, V
D
=6V, Resistive Load
T
j
=125C, V
D
=6V, Resistive Load
4.0
2.5
1.7
Volts
Volts
Volts
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
V
GDM
T
j
=125C, V
D
=V
DRM
0.25
Volts
Non-Triggering Gate Current
I
GDM
T
j
=125C, V
D
=V
DRM
6
mA
Holding Current
I
H
V
D
=6V, Resistive Load, Gate Open
200
mA
Latching Current
I
L
V
D
=6V, Resistive Load
400
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
0.165
0.330
C/W
C/W
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
Z
J-C
Z
J-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
= 2.68 E-3
K
2
= 9.52 E-3
K
3
= 1.26 E-1
K
4
= 2.01 E-1
1
= 3.10 E-5
2
= 1.07 E-3
3
= 2.02 E-2
4
= 1.39 E-1
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
R
C-S
Per Module
0.1
C/W
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
60 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD43__60A
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
30
60
90
120
180
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Ma
x. Po
w
e
r
D
i
s
s
ip
at
io
n
Pe
r
SC
R
-
W
a
t
t
s
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
120
90
60
30
180
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
M
ax.
C
ase T
e
m
p
erat
u
r
e -
T
case
-
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
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
M
ax.
P
o
w
e
r
Di
ssi
p
a
t
i
o
n
P
e
r S
CR -
W
a
t
t
s
(Rectangular Waveform)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
270
180
120
90
60
30
360
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Ma
x.
C
a
s
e
T
e
m
p
er
at
u
r
e -
T
c
a
se
-
C
(Rectangular Waveform)
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
10
100
1000
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
O
n
-
S
t
a
t
e
Vo
l
t
a
g
e
-
Vt
m
-
Vo
l
t
s
( Tj = 125 C )
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Time - t - Seconds
Th
er
mal Imp
e
dance -
R
j
c
-
C
/W
(Junction to Case)
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