ND43__25

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

POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts

Description:
OUTLINE DRAWING

Powerex Dual 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.
TM
POW-R-BLOK has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters
Laboratories.

T - M8 THD. (3 TYP.)
M

U - DIA. (4 TYP.)

AK

K1
G1

G J

G2
K2

K
C
B

S
A
W

D E

H
L
R

K1
G1

ND43__25
Dual SCR Isolated
POW-R-BLOKTM Module
250 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts

SCR 1
K

AK

SCR 2
A
G2
K2

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
Aluminum Nitride Insulator
Compression Bonded Elements
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
Quick Connect Gate Terminal
with Provision for Keyed Mating
Plug
UL Recognized

Ordering Information:

ND43 Outline Dimensions

Dimension

Inches

Millimeters

4.57

116

3.66

93

3.15

80.0

2.17

55.1

2.06

52.3

2.07

52.0

1.97

50.0

1.90

48.3

1.50

38.1

1.38

35.0

1.26

32.0

1.122

28.5

.71

18.0

.57

14.5

.625

15.9

.394

10.00

.350

8.9

M8 Metric

M8

.250 Dia.

6.35 Dia.

.110 x .032

2.8 x 0.8

.12

3.0

Select the complete eight digit

module part number from the table
below.
Example: ND431625 is a 1600Volt,
250 Ampere Dual SCR Isolated
TM
POW-R-BLOK Module

Type
ND43

Voltage
Volts
(x100)

Current
Amperes
(x 10)

06
08
10
12
14
16

25

Benefits:
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
Easy Installation
No Clamping Components
Required
Reduce Engineering Time

Applications:

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

Note: Dimensions are for reference only.

Revision Date: 05/17/2010

ND43__25
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com

POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristics

Conditions

Symbol

Units

Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking

Voltage

VDRM & VRRM

up to 1600

Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage

(t < 5 msec)

VRSM

1600

180 Conduction, TC=89C

IT(RMS)

393

Average Forward Current

180 Conduction, TC=89C

IT(AV)

250

Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied

ITSM

8800

Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

60 Hz, 100%VRRM reapplied

ITSM

4685

Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive

60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied

ITSM

4040

It

322,000

A sec

di/dt

800

A/s

PGM

16

RMS Forward Current

I t for Fusing for One Cycle, 8.3 milliseconds

Maximum Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current,
(Non-Repetitive)

Tj=25C, IG=500mA,

VD=0.67 VDRM (Rated), ITM= IT(AV),

Tr < 0.5s, tp > 6s

Peak Gate Power Dissipation

Average Gate Power Dissipation

PG(AV)

Peak Forward Gate Current

IGFM

Peak Forward Gate Voltage

VGFM

10

Peak Reverse Gate Voltage

VGRM

Operating Temperature

TJ

-40 to +130

Storage Temperature

Tstg

-40 to +150

45
5
110
12
840

in.-Lb.
Nm
in.-Lb.
Nm
g

1.85

lb

2500

Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw

Max. Mounting Torque, M8 Terminal Screw
Module Weight, Typical
V Isolation @ 25C

Vrms

Revision Date: 05/17/2010

ND43__25
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
www.pwrx.com

POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts

Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25C unless otherwise specified

Characteristics

Symbol

Test Conditions

Repetitive Peak Forward Leakage Current

IDRM

Up to 1600V, TJ=130C

50

mA

Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current

IRRM

Up to 1600V, TJ=130C

50

mA

Peak On-State Voltage

Min.

Max.

Units

VFM

ITM=625A

1.30

Threshold Voltage, Low-level

Slope Resistance, Low-level

V(TO)1
rT1

TJ = 130C, I = 15%IT(AV) to IT(AV)

0.819
0.589

V
m

Threshold Voltage, High-level

Slope Resistance, High-level

V(TO)2
rT2

TJ = 130C, I = IT(AV) to ITSM

0.47
0.731

V
m

VTM Coefficients, Full Range

TJ = 130C, I = 15%IT(AV) to ITSM

VTM = A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I

Minimum dV/dt

A=
B=
C=
D=

0.5849
0.1060
9.25 E-4
-0.0286

dV/dt

Exponential to 2/3 VDRM

Tj=130C, Gate Open

Turn-On Time (Typical)

ton

ITM = 100A, VD = 100V

(Typical)

Turn-Off Time (Typical)

t off

150

(Typical)

500

V/s

Gate Trigger Current

IGT

TJ = 130C, I T= 250A
Re-Applied dV/dt = 20V/s
Linear to 0.8 VDRM
Tj=25C, VD=12V

150

mA

Gate Trigger Voltage

VGT

Tj=25C, VD=12V

3.0

Volts

Non-Triggering Gate Voltage

VGDM

Tj=130C, VD= VDRM

0.15

Volts

Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics

Symbol

Max.

Units

0.07
0.14

C/W
C/W

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case

RJ-C

Per Module, both conducting

Per Junction both conducting

Thermal Impedance Coefficients

ZJ-C

ZJ-C= K1 (1-exp(-t/1))

K1 = 5.27E-3

1 = 1.69E-4

+ K2 (1-exp(-t/2))
+ K3 (1-exp(-t/3))

K2 = 1.17E-2

2 = 2.07E-2

K3 = 5.26E-2

3 = 2.37E-1

+ K4 (1-exp(-t/4))
Per Module

K4 = 6.97E-2

4 = 2.46
0.03

Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated

RC-S

C/W

Revision Date: 05/17/2010

ND43__25
POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts

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

Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance

Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop

(Junction to Case, Per SCR)

( Tj = 130 C )

0.14

5.00

0.12

ED41N

Thermal Impedance - Rjc - C/W

On-State Voltage - Vtm - Volts

4.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

0.1
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02

0.00
10

100

1000

0
0.001

10000

0.01

0.1

Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes

130

180

125

Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -C

Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts

120
90
60
200
30
15

150

100
180

360

CONDUCTION ANGLE

50

120
115

180

360

CONDUCTION ANGLE

110
105
15

100

30
60

95

90

120

90

180

85
80

0
0

50

100

150

200

250

300

50

Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes

100

200

250

300

Maximum Allowable Case Temperature

(Rectangular Waveform)

(Rectangular Waveform)

400

150

Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes

Maximum On-State Power Dissipation

130

350

360

Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -C

270
Max. Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts

100

(Sinusoidal Waveform)

(Sinusoidal W aveform)

250

10

Maximum Allowable Case Temperature

Maximum On-State Pow er Dissipation

300

Time - t - Seconds

180
300

120
90

250

60

200
15

30

150
100
0

180

360

CONDUCTION ANGLE

50

120
180

110

360

CONDUCTION ANGLE

100
30

90

15

60

90

120

180

80

270

360

70

0
0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes

400

450

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes

Revision Date: 05/17/2010

ND43__25
POW-R-BLOKTM
Dual SCR Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts

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

Total Power Dissipation vs Maximum Rated Output Current

Powerex ND43--25 Pow-R-Blok 6-Pulse Bridge

2000

2000

2000

1800

1800

1600

1600

1400

1400

1200 0.06

1200

1200

1000

1000

1000

0.02

1800

0.015

0.01

Rth S-A (C/W)

0.025
0.03

1600
1400
0.05

800

0.08
0.10

800

800

600

600

400

400

200

200

0.12

600 0.15
400

0.20
0.30

200
0

10

30

50

70

90

Ambient Temperature (C)

110

130

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

Total Power Dissipation (W)

Total Power Dissipation (W)

0.04

0
800

Maximum Bridge Output Current (A)

Six-Pulse Bridge Circuit Total Power Dissipation & Maximum Rated Output Current With Sink to Ambient
Resistance of Heatsink as a Parameter.

Revision Date: 05/17/2010