165 A
195 A
230 A
Bulletin I27116 rev. C 03/02
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
Parameters IRK.166.. IRK.196.. IRK.236.. Units
STANDARD RECOVERY DIODES
Applications
DC Motor Control and Drives
Battery Charges
Welders
Power Converters
SERIES
IRK.166, .196, .236
CASE STYLE NEW INT-A-PAK
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IRRM Maximum peak reverse and 20 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 100 100 100 °C
IF(RMS) Max. RMS on-state current 260 305 360 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 m Ω(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 = VF(TO) x IF(AV) + rf 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
∆R Conduction (per Junction)
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
1 2 3
1- Module Type
2- Circuit Configuration
3- Current Rating: IF(AV)
4- Voltage Code: Code x 100 = VRRM
4
Device Code
Ordering Information Table
IRK D 236 / 16
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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 Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (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
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
IRK.166.. Series
R (DC) = 0.20 K/W
thJC
0
50
100
150
200
250
0 40 80 120 160 200
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Angle
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
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
IRK.166.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
110100
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (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.166.. Series
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Initial T = 150 C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
Versus Pulse 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
thSA
0.5 K/W
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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 - D e lta R
thSA
0.5 K/W
0.25 K/W
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Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( C)
R = 0.12 K/W - Delta R
thSA
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 Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Forward Power 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
Three Phase Bridge
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 Phase 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
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward 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 Limit
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
IRK.196.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
110100
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (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.196.. Series
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Initial T = 150 C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
RRM
J
IRK.196.. Series
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
DC
30
60
90
120 180
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (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
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
IRK.196.. Series
R (DC) = 0.16 K/W
thJC
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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
Maximum Allowable Ambient 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
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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
th S A
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 RMS Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Forward 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
Total 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)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
120
(Rect)
3 x IRK.196.. 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 Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (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
Average Forward Current (A)
RMS Limit
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Conduction Angle
180
120
90
60
30
IRK.236.. Series
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 Limit
Conduction Period
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
IRK.236.. Series
Per Junction
T = 150 C
J
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
110100
Pea k Half Sine W ave 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 Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V Applied Following Surge.
RRM
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Sine W ave Forw ard Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
IRK.236.. Series
Initial T = 150 C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated V Reapplied
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
RRM
J
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
0 50 100 150 200 250
30 60 90
120
180
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature ( C)
Conduction Angle
Average Forward Current (A)
IRK.236.. Series
R (DC) = 0.14 K/W
thJC
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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
th SA
0.3 K/W
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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
Maximum 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
thSA
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 Output Current (A)
Maximum 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 100200300400500
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
180
(Sine)
180
(Rect)
2 x IRK.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.236.. Series
Three Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 150 C
J
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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 ZthJC 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
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Multiple Level.
Qualification Standards can be found on IR's Web site.
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