TAS7__1603DH
Phase Control Thyristo
r
Powerex , Inc., 173 P avilion Ln, Youngw ood, Pa 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 //www.pwrx.com 1650 Amperes 4400 Volts
The TAS7 is High Voltage version of the PRX
TAS0 high current disc pack SCR. It
employs a Single-Bar, amplifying gate
structure. This amplifying gate design allows
the SCR to be reliably operated at high di/dt
and high dv/dt conditions in phase control
applications.
FEATURES:
Low On-State Voltage
High di/dt Capability
High dv/dt Capability
Hermetic Ceramic Package
Excellent Surge and I
2
t Ratings
APPLICATIONS:
DC Power Supplies
ORDERING INFORMATION Motor Controls
AC Soft-Starters
Select the complete 12 digit Part Number using the table below.
EXAMPLE: TAS7441603DH is a 4400V-1650A SCR with 200ma
IGT and 12 inch gate and cathode potential leads.
PART
Voltage
Rating
Voltage
Code
Current
Rating
Current
Code Turn-Off Gate Leads
V
DRM
-V
RRM
I
tavg
Tq I
GT
TAS7 4400V 44 1650 16 0 3 DH
4200V 42
4000V 40 550us typ. 200ma 12"
3600V 36
3200V 32
Revised: 3/26/2010
The TAS7 is High Voltage version of the PRX
TAS0 high current disc pack SCR. It
employs a Single-Bar, amplifying gate
structure. This amplifying gate design allows
the SCR to be reliably operated at high di/dt
and high dv/dt conditions in phase control
applications.
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TAS7__1603DH
Phase Control Thyristo
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Powerex , Inc., 173 P avilion Ln, Youngw ood, Pa 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 //www.pwrx.com 1650 Amperes 4400 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Symbol Rating Units
Repetitive Peak Voltage V
DRM
-V
RRM
4400 Volts
Non-repetitive Transient Peak Reverse Voltage
VRSM
V
RRM
+ 100 Volts
Average On-State Current, T
C
=70°C
IT(Avg.)
1650 A
RMS On-State Current, T
C
=70°C
IT(RMS)
2592 A
Average On-State Current, T
C
=55°C
IT(Avg.)
1900 A
RMS On-State Current, T
C
=55°C
IT(RMS)
2985 A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, 60Hz, V
R
=0V I
TSM
22,000 A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, 50Hz, V
R
=0V I
TSM
20,742 A
Fuse Coordination I
2
t, 60Hz I
2
t2.02E+06 A
2
s
Fuse Coordination I
2
t, 50Hz I
2
t2.15E+06 A
2
s
Critical Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current di/dt 100 A/us
Repetitive
Critical Rate-of-Rise of On-State Current di/dt 300 A/us
Non-Repetitive
Peak Gate Power, 100us P
GM
16 Watts
Average Gate Power P
G(avg)
5 Watts
Operating Temperature Tj -40 to+125 °C
Storage Temperature T
Stg.
-50 to+150 °C
Approximate Weight 2.1 lb
0.95 Kg
Mounting Force 9000 - 11000 lbs
40.0 - 48.9 Knewtons
Information presented is based upon limited testing or 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.
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Phase Control Thyristo
r
Powerex , Inc., 173 P avilion Ln, Youngw ood, Pa 15697-1800 (724)925-7272 //www.pwrx.com 1650 Amperes 4400 Volts
Electrical Characteristics,
Tj=25°C unless otherwise specified
Rating
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions min typ max Units
R
epe
titi
ve
P
ea
k
F
orwar
d
Leakage Current I
DRM
Tj=125°C, V
DRM
=Rated 250 ma
R
epe
titi
ve
P
ea
k
R
everse
Leakage Current I
RRM
Tj=125°C, V
RRM
=Rated 250 ma
Peak On-State Voltage V
TM
Tj=125°C, I
TM
=1500
A
2.00 V
V
TM
Model, Low Level V
0
Tj=125°C 1.39 V
VTM = V
O
+
r•
I
TM r
15%
ITM - π•ITM
0.401
mΩ
V
TM
Model, High Level V
0
Tj=125°C 1.60 V
VTM = V
O
+
r•
I
TM r π•ITM - ITSM
0.364
mΩ
V
TM
Model, 4-Term A Tj=125°C 1.779
V
TM
= A + B•Ln(I
TM
) + B
15%ITM - ITSM
-0.102
C•(I
TM
) + D•(I
TM
)
½
C 3.16E-04
D 1.26E-02
Turn-On Delay Time t
d
V
D
= 0.5•V
DRM
2.5 us
Gate Drive: 40V - 20Ω
Turn-Off Time tq Tj=125°C 550 us
dv/dt = 20V/us to 80% V
d
v
/dt
=
20V/
us
t
o
80%
V
DRM
dv/dt
(Crit)
dv/dt Tj=125°C Exp. Waveform 800 V/us
V
D
=80% Rated
Gate Trigger Current I
GT
Tj=25°C V
D
= 12V 30 125 200 ma
Gate Trigger Voltage V
GT
0.8 2.0 4.5 V
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage V
GRM
5V
Thermal Characteristics
Rating
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions min typ max Units
Thermal Resistance
Junction to Case
RΘjc
Double side cooled 0.01 0.011 °C/Watt
Case to Sink
RΘcs
Double side cooled 0.003 0.005 °C/Watt
Thermal Impedance Model
ZΘjc
Double side cooled
ZΘ
jc
(t) = Σ(A(N)•(1-exp(-t/Tau(N))))
where:
N =
123 4
A(N) =
7.00E-04 1.00E-03 5.00E-03 4.30E-03
Tau(N) =
8.00E-05 1.90E-02 1.10E-01 1.21E+00
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Phase Control Thyristo
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0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
100 1000 10000 100000
VTM (V)
ITM (A)
Maximum On-State Voltage Drop
Tj = 125°C
0.00E+00
2.00E-03
4.00E-03
6.00E-03
8.00E-03
1.00E-02
1.20E-02
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Thermal Impedance (°C/Watt)
Time (sec)
MAXIMUM TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE
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Phase Control Thyristo
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0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Pavg (Watts)
Iavg (A)
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
Sinusoidal Waveform
60°
90° 120°
180°
0° 180° 360°
COND UCTION ANGLE
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Tc (°C)
Iavg (A)
Maximum Allowable Case T emperature
Sinusoidal Waveform
60°
90° 120° 180°
0° 180° 360°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
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Phase Control Thyristo
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0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Pavg (Watts)
Iavg (A )
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
Square Waveform
60° 90° 120°
180°
0° 180° 360°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
360°
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Tc (°C)
Iavg (A)
Maximum Allowable Case T emperature
Square Waveform
60° 90° 120° 180°
0° 180° 360°
CONDUCTION ANGLE
360°
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