
TBKC__1203
*Other lead code options available
Phase Control Thyristo
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 http://www.pwrx.com (724)925-7272 1250 Amperes 6500 Volts
The TBKC is a high voltage, high current
disc pack SCR employing a high di/dt
gate structure. This gate design allows
the SCR to be reliably operated at high
di/dt and dv/dt conditions in various
phase control applications.
FEATURES:
Low On-State Voltage
High di/dt Capability
High dv/dt Capability
Hermetic Ceramic Package
Excellent Surge and I
APPLICATIONS:
DC Power Supplies
ORDERING INFORMATION Motor Controls
AC Soft-Starters
Select the complete 12 digit Part Number using the table below.
EXAMPLE: TBKC651202DH is a 6500V-1200A SCR with 300ma
IGT and 12 inch gate and cathode potential leads.
PART
Voltage
Rating
V
DRM-VRRM
Voltage
Code
Current
Rating
I
tavg
Current
Code Turn-Off Gate Leads
Tq
I
GT
TBKC 6500 65 1250 12 0 2
6200 62
6000 60
800us 300ma 12"
(typ.) (max)
2
t Ratings
Revised: 12/1/2006
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TBKC__1203
Phase Control Thyristo
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 http://www.pwrx.com (724)925-7272 1250 Amperes 6500 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Symbol Rating Units
Repetitive Peak Voltage
=70°C
C
=50°C
C
=70°C
C
=50°C
C
Average On-State Current, T
RMS On-State Current, T
Average On-State Current, T
RMS On-State Current, T
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, 60Hz, V
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, 50Hz, V
Fuse Coordination I
Fuse Coordination I
2
t, 60Hz I2t
2
t, 50Hz I2t
=0V I
R
=0V I
R
V
DRM-VRRM
I
T(Avg.)
I
T(RMS)
I
T(Avg.)
I
T(RMS)
TSM
TSM
6500 Volts
1250 A
1963 A
1500 A
2356 A
22,000 A
20,742 A
2.02E+06
2.15E+06
A2s
A2s
Critical Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current di/dt 100 A/us
Repetitive .67•VDRM
Critical Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current di/dt 200 A/us
Non-Repetitive .67•VDRM
Peak Gate Power, 100us
Average Gate Power
P
P
GM
G(avg)
16 Watts
5 Watts
Operating Temperature Tj -40 to+125 °C
Storage Temperature
T
Stg.
-50 to+150 °C
Approximate Weight 3.5 lb
Mounting Force 9000-10000 lbs
Information presented is based upon manufacturers preliminary testing and
projected capabilities. This information is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer makes no claim as to suitability for use, reliability, capability or
future availability of this product.
1.59 Kg
40 - 44.5 KNewtons
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TBKC__1203
Phase Control Thyristo
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 http://www.pwrx.com (724)925-7272 1250 Amperes 6500 Volts
Electrical Characteristics, Tj=25°C unless otherwise specified
Rating
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions min typ max Units
Repetitive Peak Forward
Leakage Current
Repetitive Peak Reverse
Leakage Current
Peak On-State Voltage
V
Model, Low Level V
TM
VTM = V
+ r•I
O
TM
I
DRM
I
RRM
V
Tj=125°C, V
Tj=125°C, V
Tj=125°C, ITM=2000
TM
Tj=125°C 1.153 V
0
15% I
r
TM
- π•I
DRM
RRM
TM
=Rated
=Rated
400 ma
400 ma
2.75 V
7.44E-04 Ω
VTM Model, High Level V
VTM Model,
V
TM
VTM = V
4-Term A Tj=125°C
= A + B•Ln(ITM) +
C•(I
O
) + D•(ITM)
TM
+ r•I
TM
½
Turn-On Delay Time
Tj=125°C 1.79 V
0
r
B
π•I
15%ITM - I
TM
- I
TSM
TSM
C
D
VD = 0.5•V
t
d
DRM
2.5 us
5.60E-04 Ω
0.000150
0.184
0.000509
0.00634
Gate Drive: 40V - 20Ω
Turn-Off Time tq Tj=125°C 800 us
Reverse Recovery Current
Reverse Recovery Charge
dv/dt
(Crit)
Gate Trigger Current
Gate Trigger Voltage
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
dv/dt = 20V/us to 80%
I
R(Rec)
Q
Tj=125°C 2000A -10A/us 200 A
RR
dv/dt Tj=125°C Exp. Waveform 1000 V/us
=80% Rated
V
D
Tj=25°C VD = 12V
GT
GT
V
I
V
GRM
DRM
2800 uCoul
40 175 300 ma
0.8 2.0 5.0 V
5V
Thermal Characteristics
Rating
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions min typ max Units
Thermal Resistance
Junction to Case
Case to Sink
Thermal Impedance Model
ZΘjc(t) =
Σ(A(N)•(1-exp(-t
RΘ
RΘ
ZΘ
Double side cooled 0.0115 0.013 °C/Watt
jc
Double side cooled 0.0015 0.002 °C/Watt
cs
Double side cooled
jc
Tau(N))))
where: N = 12 3 4
A(N) = 1.10E-04 8.86E-04 4.54E-03 7.50E-03
Tau(N) = 5.05E-04 1.33E-02 1.95E-01 1.30E+00
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TBKC__1203
Phase Control Thyristo
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA 15697-1800 http://www.pwrx.com (724)925-7272 1250 Amperes 6500 Volts
Maximum On-State Voltage Drop
10.0
8.0
Tj = 125°C
6.0
4.0
VTM (V)
2.0
0.0
100 1000 10000 100000
ITM (A)
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
Pavg (Watts)
1000
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000
Sinusoidal Waveform
90°
60°
Iavg (A)
120° 180°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
0° 180° 360°
MAXIMUM TRANSIENT THERMAL
IMPEDANCE
1.40E-02
1.20E-02
1.00E-02
8.00E-03
6.00E-03
(°C/Watt)
4.00E-03
Thermal Impedance
2.00E-03
0.00E+00
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Time (sec)
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Sinusoidal Waveform
130
120
110
100
90
Tc (°C)
80
70
60
0 500 1000 1500 2000
60°
Iavg (A)
90°
120°
180°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
0° 180° 360°
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
Square Waveform
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
Pavg (Watts)
60°
90°
120°
180°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
1000
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Iavg (A)
360°
0° 180° 360°
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Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
Square Waveform
130
120°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
0° 180° 360°
180°
120
110
100
90
Tc (°C)
80
70
90°
60
60°
0 500 1000 1500 2000
Iavg (A)
360°