Powerex PS43__15 Data Sheet

PRELIMINARY

PS43__15

Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 [phone] POW-R-BLOK

Single SCR Isolated Module

1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts

Ordering Information:

Select the complete eight-digit
module part number from the table
below.
Example: PS431815 is a 1800 Volt,
1500A Average Single SCR
Isolated POW-R-BLOK

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Type

PS43

Voltage

Volts (x100)

12
14
16
18

Module

Current

Amperes

(x100)

15

Description:

Powerex Single 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.

Features:

 Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
 Compression Bonded Elements
 Metal Baseplate
 Low Thermal Impedance

for Improved Current Capability

Benefits:

 No Additional Insulation
Components Required

 Easy Installation
 No Clamping Components

Required
 Reduce Engineering Time

Applications:

 Bridge Circuits
 AC & DC Motor Drives
 Motor Soft Starters
 Battery Supplies
 Power Supplies
 Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends

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06/30/2003

PS43__15

PRELIMINARY

Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 [phone] POW-R-BLOK
Single SCR Isolated Module
1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristics Conditions Symbol Units

Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking
Voltage

Non-Repetitive Peak Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
RMS Current AC Switch Configuration

o

Conduction)

(180

(Two PS43__15 in AC Switch Configuration)

RMS Current

o

Conduction)

(180

Average Forward Current

o

Conduction)

(180

Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = 0
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = Vrrm
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = 0

Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm

Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm I

Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm I

I2t for Fusing for One Cycle
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm

Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Non-Repetitive)
Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Repetitive)
Operating Temperature TJ -40 to +125

Storage Temperature T

Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw 132

Max. Mounting Torque, M10 Terminal Screw 106

Module Weight, Typical 455 g

11.75 lb

V Isolation @ 25C 60 Hz, 60 sec

06/30/2003

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V

V

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

180° Conduction, T

=86°C

C

=89°C

C

=93°C

C

=96°

C

=86°C

C

=89°C

C

=93°C

C

=96°C

C

=86°C

C

=89°C

C

=93°C

C

=96°C

C

60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz

60 Hz
50 Hz

8.3 milliseconds
10 milliseconds

Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6 di/dt 400

Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6 di/dt 150

& V

DRM

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Up to 1800 V

RRM

V

RSM

T(RMS)

T(RMS)

T(RMS)

T(RMS)

T(RMS)

T(RMS)

T(RMS)

T(RMS)

I

T(AV)

I

T(AV)

I

T(AV)

I

T(AV)

I

TSM

I

TSM

I

TSM

I

TSM

I

TSM

I

TSM

I

TSM

I

TSM

54,000 A

TSM

42,000 A

TSM

I2t

2

t

I

+ 100V V

RRM

3300

3080

2860

2640

2355

2200

2040

1885

1500

1400

1300

1200

115,000
105,000

78,000
71,000

102,000

93,000

68,000
62,000

6

19.3 x 10

19.2 x 10

6

A

A

A/µs

A/µs

2

2

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A
A
A
A
A
A

A
A

sec

sec

°C

-40 to +150

stg

°C

in. – Lb.

15

Nm

in. – Lb.

VAC

rms

12

3600 V

Nm