CD63_ _15
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
Dual SCR
POW-R-BLOK™ Module
150 Amperes/1600 Volts
OUTLINE DRAWING
A
B
C
H DIA.
(2 TYP)
E
E
J M6 THD
(3 TYP)
1
2
3
A
F
D
G
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
CD63
1
2
K2
3
K1
G2
CD63_ _15
Dual SCR POW-R-BLOK™ Module
150 Amperes/1600 Volts
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™ has been
tested and recognized by the
Underwriters Laboratories
(QQQX2 Power Semiconductors).
Features:
Electrically Isolated
Heatsinking
Compression Bonded
Elements
Metal Baseplate
G1
Outline Drawing
Dimension
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H∅
J
Inches
Min.
Max.
3.681
3.145
1.329
1.181
0.901
1.161
0.305
0.251
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Metric
Min.
Max.
94.51
80.14
34.26
31.50
23.14
30.51
8.26
6.63
3.721 93.50
3.155 79.88
1.349 33.76
1.240 30.00
0.911 22.88
1.201 29.49
0.325
0.261
—
7.75
6.38
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight digit
module part number you desire
from the table below.
Example: CD631215 is a
1200 Volt, 150 Ampere Dual SCR
POW-R-BLOK™ Module.
Type
CD63
Voltage
Volts (x100)
08
12
14
16
Current Rating
Amperes (x10)
15
Low Thermal Impedance
Quick Connect Gate Terminal
with Provision for Keyed
Mating Plug
UL Recognized
A
Applications:
Battery Supplies
Bridge Circuits
AC and DC Motor Control
Tap Changers
Lighting Control
M6 x 1.0
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Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
CD63_ _15
Dual SCR POW-R-BLOK™ Module
150 Amperes/1600 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Repetitive Peak Forward Blocking Voltage
Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Blocking Voltage
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
RMS Forward Current
Average Forward Current
Peak Half-Cycle Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State Current
I2t (for Fusing) for One-Cycle
Symbol
VDRM
VRRM
VDRM
VRSM
IT(RMS)
IT(AV)
ITSM
I2t
Conditions
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180° Conduction, TC = 89°C
t = 8.3ms, 100%VRRM Reapplied
t = 10ms, 100%VRRM Reapplied
t = 8.3ms, 100%VRRM Reapplied
t = 10ms, 100%VRRM Reapplied
ITM =
IT(AV), tr 0.5 s, tp 6 s
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CD63_ _15
1600
1600
VDRM + 100
VRRM + 100
250
150
4500
4300
84400
92500
500
-40 to 150
-40 to 125
4 to 6
4 to 6
500
17.8
V Isolation
*Tj = 125°C, IG = 500mA, VD = 0.67 VDRM (Rated)
Units
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
Amperes
Amperes
Amperes
Amperes
A2sec
A2sec
Amperes/ s
°C
°C
Nm
Nm
Grams
oz.
Volts
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current (Non-Repetitive)*
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Maximum Mounting Torque M6 Mounting Screw
Maximum Mounting Torque M6 Terminal Screw
Module Weight (Typical)
di/dt
TSTG
Tj
—
—
—
VRMS
—
3000
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Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
CD63_ _15
Dual SCR POW-R-BLOK™ Module
150 Amperes/1600 Volts
Electrical and Thermal Characteristics,
Tj = 25°C unless otherwise specified
CD63_ _15
Characteristics
Blocking State Maximums
Forward Off-State Current, Peak
Reverse Off-State Current, Peak
Conducting State Maximums
Peak On-State Voltage
Peak On-State Voltage Coefficients, Full Range
Symbol
IDRM
IRRM
VTM
VTM
Test Conditions
Tj = 125°C, VD = VDRM
Tj = 125°C, VR = VRRM
Tj = 125°C, ITM = 500A,
Duty Cycle < 0.1%
Tj = 125°C,
I = 15% IT(AV) to ITSM
VT =
A + B Ln IT + C IT + D Sqrt IT
Threshold Voltage, Low-Level
Slope Resistance, Low-Level
Threshold Voltage, High-Level
Slope Resistance, High-Level
Switching Minimums
Critical Rate-of-Rise of Off-State Voltage
Thermal Maximums
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case
V(TO)1
rT1
V(TO)2
rT2
dv/dt
Tj = 125°C,
I = 15% IT(AV) to
πI
T(AV)
Tj = 125°C,
I =
πI
T(AV) to ITSM
Tj = 125°C, Gate Open,
Linear to 0.67 VDRM
Per Module, Both Conducting
Per SCR, Both Conducting
Thermal Resistance, Case-to-Sink (Lubricated)
Gate Parameters Maximums
Gate Current-to-Trigger
Gate Voltage-to-Trigger
Non-Triggering Gate Voltage
Peak Forward Gate Current
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
R (C-S)
IGT
VGT
VGDM
IGTM
VGRM
Per Module
Tj = 25°C, VD = 12V
Tj = 25°C, VD = 12V
Tj = 125°C, VD = VDRM
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Min.
—
—
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Typ.
—
—
—
A = 0.873
B = -0.0776
C = 0.000434
D = 0.0409
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—
—
—
1000
0.837
1.34
1.20
0.818
Volts
mΩ
Volts
mΩ
Volts/ s
Max.
50
50
1.50
Units
mA
mA
Volts
R (J-C)
—
—
—
200
3.0
0.30
3.0
5.0
0.085
0.17
0.05
—
—
—
—
—
°C/Watt
°C/Watt
°C/Watt
mA
Volts
Volts
Amperes
Volts
WARNING:
Internal insulation used is Beryllium Oxide.
User should avoid grinding, crushing, or abrading these portions.
Care must be exercised in properly disposing of unwanted devices.
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CD63_ _15
Dual SCR POW-R-BLOK™ Module
150 Amperes/1600 Volts
MAXIMUM ON-STATE FORWARD
VOLTAGE DROP
MAXIMUM TRANSIENT THERMAL
IMPEDANCE (JUNCTION-TO-CASE)
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION, P
AV(MAX)
, (WATTS)
MAXIMUM ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION
(SINUSOIDAL WAVEFORM)
5
T
j
= 125
o
C
THERMAL IMPEDANCE, R
(J-C)
, (
o
C/W)
ON-STATE VOLTAGE, V
TM
, (VOLTS)
0.18
0.16
0.14
0.12
0.10
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
250
180
o
120
o
90
o
60
o
4
200
3
150
= 15
o
30
o
2
100
1
50
0
o
180
o
360
o
CONDUCTION ANGLE
0
10
1
10
2
10
3
10
4
0
10
-4
0
0
20
40
60
80 100 12 140 160
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, I
T(AV)
,
(AMPERES)
10
-3
10
-2
10
-1
10
0
10
1
10
2
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE CURRENT, I
TM
,
(AMPERES)
TIME, t, (SECONDS)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE
(SINUSOIDAL WAVEFORM)
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION, P
AV(MAX)
, (WATTS)
MAXIMUM ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION
(RECTANGULAR WAVEFORM)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE
(RECTANGULAR WAVEFORM)
130
MAXIMUM CASE TEMPERATURE, T
C
, (
o
C)
350
360
o
MAXIMUM CASE TEMPERATURE, T
C
, (
o
C)
130
270
o
180
o
120
o
90
o
60
o
30
o
= 15
o
120
0
o
180
o
360
o
CONDUCTION ANGLE
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
40
80
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
0
40
80
= 15
o
30
o
60
o
0
o
180
o
360
o
CONDUCTION ANGLE
110
100
90
80
70
0
20
40
60
80 100 120 140 160
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, I
T(AV)
,
(AMPERES)
= 15
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
120
o
180
o
90
o
120
o
180
o
270
o
360
o
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
o
o
o
120 160 200 240 280
120 160 200 240 280
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, I
T(AV)
,
(AMPERES)
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, I
T(AV)
,
(AMPERES)
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