165 A
195 A
230 A
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NEW INT-A-pak Power Modules
IF(AV) 165 195 230 A
@ TC100 100 100 °C
IF(RMS) 260 305 360 A
IFSM @ 50Hz 4000 4750 5500 A
@ 60Hz 4200 4980 5765 A
I2t @ 50Hz 80 113 151 KA2s
@ 60Hz 73 103 138 KA2s
I2√t 798 1130 1516 KA2√s
VRRM 400 to 1600 V
TJrange - 40 to 150 °C
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Features
High Voltage
Electrically Isolated by DBC Ceramic ( Al2O3)
3500 VRMS Isolating Voltage
Industrial Standard Package
High Surge Capability
Glass Passivated Chips
Modules uses High Voltage Power diodes
in four Basic Configurations
Simple Mounting
UL E78996 approved
TOTALLY LEAD-FREE
Parameters IRK.166.. IRK.196.. IRK.236.. Units
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
Applications
DC Motor Control and Drives
Battery Charges
Welders
Power Converters
IRK.166, .196, .236..PbF SERIES
CASE STYLE NEW INT-A-PAK
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IRRM Maximum peak reverse and 2 0 mA TJ = 150oC
off-state leakage current
VINS RMS isolation voltage 3500 V 50Hz, circuit to base, all terminals shorted,
t = 1s
IF(AV) Max. average on-state current 165 195 230 A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature 100 100 10 0 °C
IF(RMS) Max. RMS on-state current 260 3 05 360 A
IFSM Maximum peak, one-cycle 4000 4750 5500 A t = 10ms No voltage
on-state, non-repetitive 4200 4980 5765 t = 8.3ms reapplied
surge current 3350 4000 4630 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
3500 4200 4850 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sine half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 80 113 151 KA2s t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
73 103 138 t = 8.3ms reapplied
56 80 107 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
52 73 98 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 798 1130 1516 KA2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
VF(TO)1 Low level value of threshold 0.73 0.69 0.7 V (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
voltage
VF(TO)2 High level value of threshold 0.88 0.78 0.83 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
voltage
rt1 Low level value on-state 1.5 1.3 1.2 mΩ(16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
slope resistance
rt2 High level value on-state 1.26 1.2 1.07 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
slope resistance
VFM Maximum forward voltage drop 1.43 1.38 1.46 V IFM = π x IF(AV), TJ = 25°C, 180°conduction
Av. power = V F(TO) x IF(AV) + r f x (IF(RMS))2
Parameter IRK.166 IRK.196 IRK.236 Units Conditions
Forward Conduction
Blocking
Electrical Specifications
Voltage Ratings
Type number Voltage VRRM , Maximum repetitive VRSM , Maximum non-repetitive IRRM
Code peak reverse voltage peak reverse voltage 150°C
VVm A
IRK.166 04 400 500 20
IRK.196 08 800 900
IRK.236 12 1200 1300
14 1400 1500
16 1600 1700
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Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
TJMax. junction operating -40 to 150 °C
temperature range
Tstg Max. storage temperature -40 to 150 °C
range
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, 0 .2 0.16 0.14 K /W DC operation, per junction
junction to case
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, 0.05 K/W Mounting surface smooth, flat and greased
case to heatsink Per module
T Mounting IAP to heatsink 4 to 6 Nm
torque ± 10% busbar to IAP 4 to 6
wt Approximate weight 200 (7.1) g (oz)
Case Style New Int-A-Pak
A mounting compound is recommended and
the torque should be rechecked after a
period of 3 hours to allow for the spread of the
compound. Lubricated threads.
Parameter IRK.166 IRK.196 IRK.236 Units Conditions
Sinusoidal conduction @ TJ max. Rectangular conduction @ TJ max.
Devices Units
180o120o90o60o30o180o120o90o60o30o
IRK.166 0.025 0.03 0.038 0.055 0.089 0.018 0.031 0.041 0.057 0.089
IRK.196 0.016 0.019 0.024 0.034 0.053 0.012 0.02 0.026 0.035 0.054 K/W
IRK.236 0.009 0.010 0.014 0.018 0.025 0.008 0.012 0.015 0.019 0.025
ΔR Conduction (per Junction)
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
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1- Module Type
2- Circuit Configuration
3- Current Rating: IF(AV)
4- Voltage Code: Code x 100 = VRRM
5- PbF = Lead-Free
4
Device Code
Ordering Information Table
IRK D 236 / 16 PbF
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Outline Table
Dimensions are in millimeters and [inches]
NOTE: To order the Optional Hardware see Bulletin I27900
IRKD IRKC IRKJ IRKE
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
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Fig.5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 4 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 3 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 40 80 120 160 200
30° 60° 90°120°180°
Maximum All owable Case Tem pe rature (°C )
Conducti on An gl e
Average Forward C urren t (A)
IRK .166.. Series
R (DC) = 0.20 K/W
thJC
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
DC
30° 60°90°
120°180°
Max imum Allowable C ase Temperatu re (°C)
Conducti on Period
Average Forwar d Current (A)
IRK.166.. Series
R (DC) = 0.20 K/W
thJC
0
50
100
150
200
250
0 40 80 120 160 200
Av erage Forward Cu rrent (A)
RM S Lim it
Maxi mum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conducti on An gle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
IRK .166.. Series
T = 150°C
J
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Conduction Period
A verage Forward Current (A)
M aximu m A verage Fo rw ard Po w er Loss ( W)
IRK.166.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150°C
J
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
1 10 100
Peak Hal f Si ne Wave For war d Cu rr en t (A )
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Initial T = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM J
IRK .16 6.. Ser ies
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Curr ent (A)
Pul se Tr ai n Du r ati on (s)
M aximum Non Repe t itive Su rge Current
Initial T = 150°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rat ed V Reapplie d
Versus P ulse Train Duration.
J
RRM
IRK .166.. Series
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0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.25 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.04 K/W
R = 0.02 K/W - Delta R
thS
A
0.5 K/W
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.16 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.04 K/W
R = 0.02 K/W - Delta R
thS
A
0.5 K/W
0.25 K/W
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R = 0.12 K/W - Delta R
thS
A
0.5 K/W
0.7 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.4 K/W
Fig.7 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig.8 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig.9- On State Power Loss Characteristics
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 50 100 150 200 250
Total RMS Ou tp u t Curr e nt (A )
M axi m um Tot al Forward Pow e r Loss ( W)
DC
IRK .166.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150°C
J
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
0 100 200 300 400 500
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
120°
(Rect)
3 x IRK.166.. Series
Th ree Phase Bri dge
Connected
T = 150°C
J
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
0 100 200 300 400 500
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x IRK .166.. Series
Single P hase Bridge
Connected
T = 150°C
J
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Fig.14 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 15 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 13 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 10 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 11 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 12 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 40 80 120 160 200
A verage Forward C u rren t ( A)
RMS Lim it
M ax i m um Av erage For war d Power Loss ( W)
Conduction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
IRK.196.. Series
T = 150°C
J
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Lim it
Conducti on Period
A verage Forward Current (A)
M aximu m A verage Fo rward Pow e r Loss ( W)
IRK.196.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150°C
J
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
110100
Peak Half Sine Wave Forwar d Current (A)
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
I n itial T = 150 ° C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
At Any Rate d Load C ondition And Wi th
Rat ed V Applied Fo llowing Surge.
RRM J
IRK.196.. Series
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward C urrent (A)
Pul se Tr ai n Du r ati on (s)
M aximum No n Repe t itive Su rge Current
Initial T = 150°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
RRM
J
IRK.19 6.. Ser i es
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
DC
30°60°90°120°180°
Maxi mum All owable Case Temperature (°C)
Conducti on Per iod
Average Forward C urrent (A)
IRK.196.. Series
R (DC) = 0.16 K /W
thJC
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 50 100 150 200 250
30° 60° 90°120°180°
Max imum Allowable C ase Temperature (°C)
Conducti on Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
IRK .196.. Series
R (DC) = 0.16 K /W
thJC
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0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.4 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.08 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.04 K/W
R = 0.02 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.12 K/W
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Max i mum Allowable Ambi ent Temperature (°C)
0.7 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.08 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.04 K/W
R = 0.02 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.12 K/W
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.4 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.7 K/W
0.3 K/W
R = 0.12 K/W - Delta R
thSA
Fig.16 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig.17 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig.18- On State Power Loss Characteristics
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Total RM S O u tpu t C u rr e nt ( A )
Maximum Total Forw ard Power Loss (W)
DC
IRK .196.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150°C
J
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
0 100 200 300 400
Tot al Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x IRK.196.. Series
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150°C
J
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Total Output Current (A)
Max imum Total Powe r Loss ( W)
120°
(Rect)
3 x IRK.19 6.. Series
Three Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150°C
J
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Fig.23 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 24 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 22 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 19 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 20 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 21 - On-State Power Loss Characteristics
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
DC
30° 60°90°120°180°
Maximum Allow able Case Temperature (°C)
Conducti on Period
Average Forward C urren t (A)
IRK.236.. Series
R (DC) = 0.14 K /W
thJC
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 50 100 150 200 250
A verage Forward Curr ent ( A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Po wer Loss (W)
Conduction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
IRK .236.. S eries
T = 150°C
J
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Lim it
Conducti on Peri od
A verage Fo rward C u rr e n t ( A)
Maximu m Av erage Forward Power Loss (W)
IRK.236.. Series
Per Junc tion
T = 150°C
J
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
1 10 100
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
IRK.236.. Series
Initial T = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
At Any Rate d Load C ondition A nd Wi th
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
0.01 0.1 1
Pe ak Half Si n e Wav e Fo rward Cur ren t ( A )
Pulse Trai n Dur ati on (s)
Maximum Non Repetiti ve Sur ge Current
IRK .236.. Series
Initial T = 150°C
No Vo ltage Re applied
Rated V Reappli ed
Versus P ulse Train Duration.
RRM
J
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
0 50 100 150 200 250
30° 60° 90°120°
180°
Maxi mu m Allo wabl e C ase Temperature (°C)
Conducti on An gl e
Average Forward C urrent ( A)
IRK.236.. Series
R (DC) = 0.14 K/W
thJC
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0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.7 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.04 K/W
R = 0.02 K/W - Delta R
thS
A
0.3 K/W
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.4 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.08 K/W
0.06 K/W
0.04 K/ W
R = 0.02 K/W - Delta R
0.12 K/W
thSA
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Max i mum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.7 K/W
0.5 K/W
0.35 K/W
0.25 K/W
0.16 K/W
R = 0.1 K/W - Delta R
thS
A
Fig.25 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig.26 - On State Power Loss Characteristics
Fig.27- On State Power Loss Characteristics
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Total RMS O u tput Cu rr ent (A)
Max imum Total Forward Power Loss (W)
DC
IRK .236.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150°C
J
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
0 100 200 300 400 500
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x I RK.236.. Series
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150°C
J
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
120°
(Rect)
3 x IRK.23 6.. Series
Three Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150°C
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Fig.28 - On State Voltage Drop Characteristics Fig.29 - On State Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig.30 - On State Voltage Drop Characteristics Fig.31 - Thermal Impedance Z thJC Characteristics
Fig.33 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC CharacteristicsFig.32 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
1
10
100
1000
10000
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
T = 25˚C
J
IRK.166.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150˚C
J
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
1
10
100
1000
10000
012345
T = 25˚C
J
T = 150˚C
J
IRK.196.. Series
Per Junction
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
1
10
100
1000
10000
012345
T = 25˚C
J
T = 150˚C
J
IRK.236.. Series
Per Junction
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance Z thJC
0
.01
0.1
1
0.01 0.1 1 10
IRK.166.. Series
Steady State Value
(DC Operation)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Instantaneous On-state Current (A)
0
.01
0.1
1
0.01 0.1 1 10
Steady State Value
(DC Operation)
IRK.196.. Series
0
.01
0.1
1
0.01 0.1 1 10
Steady State Value
(DC Operation)
IRK.236.. Series
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IR WORLD HEADQUARTERS: 233 Kansas St., El Segundo, California 90245, USA Tel: (310) 252-7105
TAC Fax: (310) 252-7309
01/07
Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Multiple Level and Lead-Free.
Qualification Standards can be found on IR's Web site.
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