Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272

POW-R-BLOK

TM

www.pwrx.com

Single SCR Isolated Module

1500 Amperes / Up to 1800 Volts

Revision Date: 05/29/2012

PS43__15

®

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristics

Conditions

Symbol

Units

Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking

Voltage

Up to 1800

V

Non-Repetitive Peak Blocking Voltage

(t < 5 msec)

V

RMS Current AC Switch Configuration

(180

o

Conduction)

(Two PS43__15 in AC Switch Configuration)

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

3300

3080

2860

2640

A

A

A

A

RMS Current

(180

o

Conduction)

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

2355

2200

2040

1885

A

A

A

A

Average Forward Current

(180

o

Conduction)

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

180

 Conduction, T

1500

1400

1300

1200

A

A

A

A

Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

Tj = 25C, Vr = 0

60 Hz

50 Hz

115,000

105,000

A

A

Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

Tj = 25C, Vr = Vrrm

60 Hz

50 Hz

78,000

71,000

A

A

Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

Tj = 125C, Vr = 0

60 Hz

50 Hz

102,000

93,000

A

A

Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm

60 Hz

50 Hz

68,000

62,000

A

A

Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm

54,000

A

Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm

42,000

A

I

Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm

8.3 milliseconds

10 milliseconds

I

I

19.3 x 10

6

19.2 x 10

6

A

A

Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,

(Non-Repetitive)

Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6

di/dt

400

A/

s

Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,

(Repetitive)

Per JEDEC Standard 397 5.2.2.6

di/dt

150

A/

s

Operating Temperature

-40 to +125

C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

C

Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw

132

15

in.

– Lb.

Nm

Max. Mounting Torque, M10 Terminal Screw

106

12

in.

– Lb.

Nm

Module Weight, Typical

5.33

kg

11.75

lb

V Isolation @ 25C

60 Hz,

60 sec

4000

V

Information presented is based upon manufacturers testing and projected capabilites.

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.