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Bulletin I27116 rev. C 03/02
SERIES
IRK.166, .196, .236
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
Features
High Voltage
Electrically Isolated by DBC Ceramic ( Al2O3)
3500 V
Industrial Standard Package
High Surge Capability
Glass Passivated Chips
Modules uses High Voltage Power diodes
in four Basic Configurations
Simple Mounting
UL E78996 approved
Isolating Voltage
RMS
Applications
DC Motor Control and Drives
Battery Charges
Welders
Power Converters
NEW INT-A-pak Power Modules
165 A
195 A
230 A
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Parameters IRK.166.. IRK.196.. IRK.236.. Units
I
F(AV)
@ T
C
I
F(RMS)
I
@ 50Hz 4000 4750 5500 A
FSM
@ 60Hz 4200 4980 5765 A
I2t @ 50Hz 80 113 151 KA2s
@ 60Hz 73 103 138 KA2s
2
I
√t 798 1130 1516 KA2√s
V
RRM
TJrange - 40 to 150 °C
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165 195 230 A
100 100 100 °C
260 305 360 A
400 to 1600 V
CASE STYLE NEW INT-A-PAK
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IRK.166, .196, .236 Series
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Electrical Specifications
Voltage Ratings
Type number Voltage V
Code peak reverse voltage peak reverse voltage 150°C
IRK.166 04 400 500 20
IRK.196 08 800 900
IRK.236 12 1200 1300
14 1400 1500
16 1600 1700
Forward Conduction
Parameter IRK.166 IRK.196 IRK.236 Units Conditions
Max. average on-state current 165 195 230 A 180 ° co nduct ion, h alf si ne w av e
I
F(AV)
@ Case temperature 100 100 100 °C
I
Max. RMS on-state current 260 305 360 A
F(RMS)
Maximum peak, one-cycle 4000 4750 5500 A t = 10ms No voltage
I
FSM
on-state, non-repetitive 4200 4980 5765 t = 8.3ms reapplied
surge current 3350 4000 4630 t = 10ms 100% V
2
I
t Maximum I2t for fusing 80 113 151 KA2s t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
2
I
√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 798 1130 1516 KA2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
V
Low level value of threshold 0.73 0.69 0.7 V (16.7% x π x I
(TO)1
F
voltage
V
High level value of threshold 0.88 0.78 0.83 (I > π x I
(TO)2
F
voltage
r
Low level value on-state 1.5 1. 3 1. 2 m Ω (16.7% x π x I
t1
slope resistance
r
High level value on-state 1.26 1.2 1.07 (I > π x I
t2
slope resistance
V
Maximum forward voltage drop 1.43 1.38 1.46 V I
FM
, Maximum repetitive V
RRM
, Maximum non-repetitive I
RSM
VVm A
3500 4200 4850 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sine half wave,
73 103 138 t = 8.3ms reapplied
56 80 107 t = 10ms 100% V
52 73 98 t = 8.3ms reapplied
F
F
= π x I
FM
Av. power = V
RRM
RRM
< I < π x I
F(AV)
), @ TJ max.
(AV)
(AV)
F
), @ TJ max.
(AV)
, TJ = 25°C, 180°conduction
F(AV)
F(TO)
< I < π x I
x I
F(AV)
F(AV)
F
+ r
RRM
(AV)
), @ TJ max.
), @ TJ max.
x (I
F(RMS)
f
2
)
Blocking
I
RRM
V
INS
2
Maximum peak reverse and 20 mA TJ = 150oC
off-state leakage current
RMS isolation voltage 3500 V 50Hz, circuit to base, all terminals shorted,
t = 1s
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IRK.166, .196, .236 Series
Bulletin I27116 rev. C 03/02
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
Parameter IRK.166 IRK.196 IRK.236 Units Conditions
TJMax. junction operating -40 to 150 °C
temperature range
T
Max. storage temperature -40 to 150 °C
stg
range
R
Max. thermal resistance, 0 .2 0.16 0.14 K/ W DC operation, per junction
thJC
junction to case
R
Max. thermal resistance, 0.05 K/W Mounting surface smooth, flat and greased
thCS
case to heatsink Per module
T Mounting IAP to heatsink 4 to 6 Nm
torque ± 10% busbar to IAP 4 to 6
wt Approximate weight 200 (7.1) g (oz)
Case Style New Int-A-Pak
∆R Conduction (per Junction)
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistance R
Devices Units
Sinusoidal conduction @ TJ max. Rectangular conduction @ TJ max.
o
180o120
o
90
IRK.166 0.025 0.03 0.038 0.055 0.089 0.018 0.031 0.041 0.057 0.089
IRK.196 0.016 0.019 0.024 0.034 0.053 0.012 0.02 0.026 0.035 0.054 K/W
IRK.236 0.009 0.010 0.014 0.018 0.025 0.008 0.012 0.015 0.019 0.025
when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
thJC
o
60
o
30
180
A mounting compound is recommended and
the torque should be rechecked after a
period of 3 hours to allow for the spread of the
compound. Lubricated threads.
o
120
o
o
90
o
60
o
30
Ordering Information Table
Device Code
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IRK D 236 / 16
1 2
3
1 - Module Type
2 - Circuit Configuration
3 - Current Rating: I
4 - Voltage Code: Code x 100 = V
4
F(AV)
RRM
3
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Outline Table
Dimensions are in millimeters and [inches]
IRKD IRKC IRKJ IRKE
1
2
3
1
2
3
NOTE: To order the Optional Hardware see Bulletin I27900
4
1
2
3
1
2
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140
IRK.166.. Series
R (D C ) = 0.20 K/W
thJC
130
120
Conduction Angle
110
100
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
0 40 80 120 160 200
30
60
90
120
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
250
180
120
200
90
60
30
150
100
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
RMS Limit
Conduction Angle
50
0
0 40 80 120 160 200
IRK.166.. Series
T = 150 C
J
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 3 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
180
150
140
IRK.166.. Series
R (D C ) = 0.20 K/W
thJC
130
120
Conduction Period
110
100
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
30
60
90
120
180
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
300
DC
180
250
120
90
60
200
30
RMS Limit
150
100
50
0
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Conduction Period
IRK .1 6 6.. Se ries
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 4 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
DC
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
1000
110100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
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At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Follow ing Surge.
RRM
Initial T = 1 50 C
J
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
IRK.166.. Series
Fig.5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
4000
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
3500
3000
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial T = 15 0 C
No Voltag e Rea pplied
Rated V Reapplied
J
RRM
2500
2000
1500
1000
IRK.166.. Series
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
500
0.01 0.1 1
Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Pulse Train Duration (s)
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250
200
150
100
IRK.166.. Series
50
Maxim um To tal Forwa rd Pow er Loss (W )
0
0 50 100 150 200 250
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
Total RMS Output Current (A)
Fig.7 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
1800
1600
1400
1200
180
(Sine)
180
(Rect)
1000
800
600
400
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
200
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
2 x IRK.166.. Series
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150 C
J
Total O utput Current (A)
Fig.8 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
DC
R
0
0
0
.
.
4
3
K
K
/
W
0
.
5
K
/
W
0
.
7
K
/
W
.
t
2
h
S
K
A
/
/
W
W
=
0
.
1
2
K
/
W
D
e
l
t
a
R
0255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
R
t
h
S
A
0
=
.
0
0
4
.
0
K
2
/
W
0
.
0
6
0
.
1
0
.
1
6
0
.
2
5
0
.
5
K
/
K
K
/
K
K
K
W
/
W
W
/
/
/
W
D
e
l
t
a
R
W
W
0255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
1600
R
0
t
1400
1200
120
(Rect)
1000
800
600
400
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
200
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
3 x IRK.166.. Series
Three Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150 C
J
Total Output Current (A)
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
.
0
.
0
6
K
/
W
0
.
1
K
/
W
0
.
1
6
K
/
W
0
.
2
5
K
/
W
0
.
5
K
/
W
0
h
4
S
A
K
/
=
W
0
.
0
2
K
/
W
D
e
l
t
a
R
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
Fig.9- On State Power Loss Characteristics
6
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150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Maxim um Average F orw ard Pow er Loss (W)
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
1000
Nu mbe r O f Equa l A m plitu de Ha lf C ycle Curre nt Pulses (N )
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IRK.196.. Series
R (D C ) = 0.16 K/W
thJC
150
140
IRK.196.. Series
R (D C ) = 0.16 K/W
thJC
130
Conduction Angle
120
Conduction Period
110
30
60
90
120
180
0 50 100 150 200 250
100
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 10 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 11 - Current Ratings Characteristics
180
120
90
60
30
RMS Limit
350
300
250
200
30
60
90
120
180
DC
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Average Forward Current (A)
DC
180
120
90
60
30
RMS Limit
150
Conduction Angle
IRK.196.. Series
T = 150 C
J
0 40 80 120 160 200
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 12 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Follow ing Surge.
RRM
Initial T = 150 C
J
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
100
50
0
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 13 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
5000
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
4500
4000
Conduction Period
IRK.196.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
Versus Pulse Tra in Du ration.
Initial T = 15 0 C
No Voltag e R ea pplied
Rated V Reapplied
J
RRM
3500
3000
2500
2000
IRK.196.. Series
110100
Fig.14 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
1500
Peak Half Sine Wave Forw ard Current (A)
1000
Fig. 15 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
IRK.196.. Series
0.01 0.1 1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
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350
300
250
200
150
100
50
Maximum Total Forward Power Loss (W)
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
IRK.196.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
Total RMS Output Current (A)
Fig.16 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
1200
1000
800
180
(Sine)
180
(Rect)
600
400
2 x IRK.196.. Series
200
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
0
0 100 200 300 400
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150 C
J
Total Output Current (A)
R
0
t
h
.
DC
0
.
3
K
/
0
W
.
4
K
/
W
0
.
5
K
/
W
0
.
7
K
/
W
2
S
K
A
/
W
=
0
.
1
2
K
/
W
0255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
0.06 K/W
0
.
0
8
K
/
W
0
.
1
2
K
/
W
0.
1
6
K
/
W
0
.
2
5
K
/
W
0
.
4
K
/
W
0
.
7
K
/
W
R
0
t
.
0
h
4
S
A
K
/
=
W
0
.
0
2
K
/
W
D
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
D
e
l
t
a
R
e
l
t
a
R
Fig.17 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
1800
R
0
.
1600
1400
1200
120
(Rect)
1000
800
600
400
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
200
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
3 x IRK.196.. Series
Three Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150 C
J
Total Output Current (A)
0
.
0
6
K
/
0
.
0
8
K
/
W
0
.
1
2
K
/
W
0
.
1
6
K
/
W
0
.
2
5
K
/
W
0
.
4
K
/
W
0 255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
0
t
4
h
S
K
A
/
W
=
0
W
.
0
2
K
/
W
D
e
l
t
a
R
Fig.18- On State Power Loss Characteristics
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160
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
Peak Ha lf Sin e W ave F orward Current (A )
1500
Nu mbe r O f Equa l A mplitude Half Cycle Cu rrent Pulses (N)
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IRK.236.. Series
R (D C ) = 0.14 K/W
thJC
150
140
IRK.236.. Series
R (D C ) = 0.14 K/W
thJC
130
Conduction Angle
120
Conduction Period
110
100
30
60
90
120
180
0 50 100 150 200 250
90
80
70
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 19 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 20 - Current Ratings Characteristics
180
120
90
60
30
RMS Limit
450
400
350
300
250
30
60
90
120
180
DC
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Average Forward Current (A)
DC
180
120
90
60
30
RMS Limit
200
Conduction Angle
IRK.236.. Series
T = 150 C
J
0 50 100 150 200 250
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 21 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Follow ing Surge.
RRM
Initia l T = 150 C
J
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
150
100
50
0
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 22 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
5500
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
5000
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
4500
4000
Conduction Period
IRK.236.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
Initial T = 150 C
No Voltage Reapp lied
Rated V Reapplied
J
RRM
3500
3000
2500
2000
IRK.236.. Series
Peak Ha lf Sin e Wave Forward Curren t (A)
110100
IRK.236.. Series
1500
1000
0.01 0.1 1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig.23 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 24 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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400
350
DC
300
250
200
150
100
50
Maximum Total Forw ard Power Loss (W )
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
IRK.236.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
Total RMS Output Current (A)
Fig.25 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
1600
1400
1200
180
(Sin e)
180
(Rect)
1000
800
600
400
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
200
0
0 100200300400500
2 x IRK.236.. Series
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150 C
J
Total Output Current (A)
Fig.26 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
0
.
2
5
K
/
W
0
.
3
5
K
/
W
0
.
5
K
/
W
0
.
7
K
/
W
S
K
A
/
W
=
0
.
1
K
/
W
D
e
l
t
a
R
R
0
.
1
t
h
6
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
R
0.
t
h
0
S
4
A
K
/
0
.
0
6
K
/
0
.
0
8
K
/
W
0
.
1
2
K
/
W
0
.
1
6
K
/
W
0
.
2
5
K
/
0
.
4
K
/
W
=
W
0
.
0
2
W
W
K
/
W
D
e
l
t
a
R
0 255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
10
2500
2000
120
(Rect)
1500
1000
3 x IRK.236.. Series
500
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Three Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150 C
J
Total Output Current (A)
Fig.27- On State Power Loss Characteristics
R
t
h
S
A
0
.
0
0
.
0
0
.
1
0
.
1
0
.
3
0
.
7
4
6
K
6
K
K
=
K
K
/
K
/
/
0
.
/
W
/
W
W
/
W
W
0
2
K
/
W
D
e
l
t
a
R
W
0 255075100125150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
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0
0
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1000
T = 25˚C
100
J
T = 150˚C
J
10
IRK.166.. Series
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
1
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Per Junction
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
Fig.28 - On State Voltage Drop Characteristics
10000
T = 25˚C
J
1000
T = 150˚C
100
10000
T = 25˚C
J
1000
T = 150˚C
J
100
10
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
1
012345
IRK.196.. Series
Per Junction
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
Fig.29 - On State Voltage Drop Characteristics
1
Steady State Value
thJC
(DC Operation)
J
0.1
10
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
1
012345
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
Fig.30 - On State Voltage Drop Characteristics
1
Steady State Value
(DC Operation)
0.1
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
.01
0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
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Per Junction
IRK.196.. Series
Characteristics
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z
IRK.166.. Series
.01
0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig.31 - Thermal Impedance Z
Characteristics
thJC
1
Steady State Value
(DC Operation)
0.1
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
IRK.236.. Series
.01
0.01 0.1 1 10
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig.33 - Thermal Impedance Z
thJC
CharacteristicsFig.32 - Thermal Impedance Z
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Multiple Level.
IR WORLD HEADQUARTERS: 233 Kansas St., El Segundo, California 90245, USA Tel: (310) 252-7105
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TAC Fax: (310) 252-7309
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