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POWER MODULES
Product Overview & Applications
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A functional circuit providing a variety of commonly
used power control & switching functions in a single
package.
This eliminates the need for:
Integration
Additional assembly
Selection
Design
What is a Power Module?
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Power Modules also referred to as,
Thyristor / SCR / Diode / Module
Power Block
Bridge Rectifier
Power Cube
PACE- Pak (passivated assembled
circuit elements)
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Glossary of Terms
Anode- An SCR terminal, positive in respect to the gate and the
cathode when conducting.
Cathode- An SCR terminal, negative in respect to the anode when
conducting.
Discrete Device- An individual electrical component packaged or
unpackaged, such as a resistor, capacitor, transistor, diode, etc.
Diode- A two terminal semiconductor which allows electric current
to flow easily in one direction but not in the other.
Heat sink- A material with good heat conducting or dissipating
properties.
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Rectifier - Same as diode. Also used to describe equipment that
converts AC to DC.
Trigger - To turn on an SCR by utilizing its gate terminal.
Thyristor - A term for the general class of semiconductor devices
which includes SCRs, triacs, alternistors, etc.
SCR - Silicon Controlled Rectifier. A three terminal
semiconductor manufactured from silicon that blocks current flow
in one direction, can be switched from blocking to conduction in
the other direction.
Terms (cont.)
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SCR / Diode Schematic
Component Schematics
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Current range 15-42.5 amps.
AC line voltage 120-480 volts.
Low profile.
Ceramic base.
Printed circuit board compatible.
Mounting clip (LMC-1)
L Series
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L Series Whats Inside
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Ex: L512F
Ex: L622F
Ex: L542
L Series Popular Circuits
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Fractional HP DC Motor Control
Paint Sprayers
Club Treadmills Belt Drive
Systems
Typical Applications - L
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Current range 25-42.5 amps.
AC line voltage 120-480 volts.
8 standard SCR and/or diode circuits.
Up to 1200 volt blocking capabilities.
Standard .250 quick - connect
terminals.
B2-T, B-2 Series
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Shown: -2 Case Style
B48-2T, B48-2 Series
Current range 35-50 amps.
AC line voltage 120-600 volts.
5 standard diode circuits.
Single and Three Phase Circuits
Up to 1600 volt blocking capabilities.
Standard isolation barriers.
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Three Phase Diode Bridge
B-2T , B48-2 Whats Inside
SCR/Diode Circuit with
Free-wheeling Diode
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Ex: B485C-2
Ex: B483F-2T Ex: B512F-2T
Ex: B542-2T
B-2T, B48 Popular Circuits
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12 HP DC Motor Control
AC to DC Conversion
DC Motor
Drive
DC Power
Supplies
M.G.s
Typical Applications B-2T, B48-2
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M50 SCR/Diode
Current range 50-100 amps.
AC line voltage 120-480 volts.
8 standard SCR and/or diode circuits.
Up to 1200 volt blocking capabilities.
Metal base plate is standard.
High surge capabilities.
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M50 Diode
Current range 60-100 amps.
AC line voltage 120-600 volts.
5 standard diode circuits.
Single and Three Phase circuits
Up to 1600 volt blocking capabilities.
High surge capabilities.
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M505012F
Three Phase Bridge
M50 Whats Inside
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Ex: M505012F
Ex: M505032
Ex: M5060SB600
Ex: M50100TB1200
M50 Popular Circuits
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Circuit Type
1 -8
(see schematic
diagrams)
M50
Series
M50
Current
50 50 Amps
100 100 Amps
AC Line
Voltage
1 - 120 Vac
2 240 Vac
3 280 Vac
4 480 Vac
50 12 F V
Part Numbering System
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M50
Series
M50
Current
60 60 Amps
100 100 Amps
Voltage
400 - (120 Vac)
600 - (240 Vac)
1000 - (380 Vac)
1200 - (480 Vac)
1400 - (530 Vac)
1600 - (600 Vac)
100 TB 1600
Circuit Type
(see schematic
diagrams)
Example: TB
Part Numbering Identification
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Typical Applications M50
3-5 HP DC motor Control
Welders
DC Power Supplies
Power Conditioning
Battery Chargers
Welders
Conveyer Systems
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Current range 25-105 amps.
AC line voltage 120-600 Vac.
10 standard SCR and/or diode circuits.
Up to 1600 volt blocking capabilities.
Industry standard package (building
blocks).
F18 Series
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105 Amp Rating
1600V blocking
SDK Circuit
Same gate/cathode
configuration as
Semikron SKKT models
F18 Series New Features
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F18
Series
F18
Current
27 25 Amps
42 40 Amps
57 55 Amps
92 90 Amps
107 105 Amps
AC Line Voltage
400 120 Vac
600 240 Vac
1000 380 Vac
1200 480 Vac
1400 530 Vac
1600 600 Vac
92 SD 1600
Circuit Type
(see schematic
diagrams)
Example: SD
Part Numbering System
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105 Amp SD Circuit
105 Amp SD Circuit
F18 Series Whats Inside
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F18 Series Popular Circuits
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AC2
AC1
G2 G1
Step 1 - Start with SD Circuit
Step 2 Connecting the MINUS Terminal
with the PLUS Terminal
.. Makes an AC Switch
AC1 AC2
F18 Series As a Building Block
+ -
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The SD circuit can also
be used to construct
these circuits
F18 Series As a Building Block
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Large HP AC and DC Motor Control
AC to DC Conversion
Power Conditioning
Isolation
Transformers
UPS Systems
Line Conditioners
Typical Applications F18
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Current range 50-170 amps.
AC line voltage 120-530 volts.
12 standard SCR and/or diode circuits.
Up to 1600 volt blocking capabilities.
EF Series
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EF Whats Inside
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Induction Heating
Lighting
AC or DC Motor Drives
Battery Chargers
Generators
UPS Systems
Welders
Transformer Switching
Induction Cap
Sealer
Theatrical Dimmers
Additional Applications
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Fewer items to:
Specify
Purchase
Stock
Faster installation
Rugged construction
Higher surge capabilities
Advanced thermal management capabilities
Advantages Over Discretes
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IXYS
Fujitsu
Sanrex
Toshiba
Mitsubishi
Discrete
Components
Others?
Semikron
EUPEC/Siemens
Vishay (formerly
International Rectifier)
Powerex
Micro-Semi
Competition
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