135 A
140 A
160 A
THYRISTOR/ DIODE and
THYRISTOR/ THYRISTOR
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IRK. SERIES
INT-A-pakä Power Modules
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IT(AV) 135 140 160 A
@ TC85 85 85 °C
IT(RMS) 300 310 355 A
ITSM @ 50Hz 3200 4750 5100 A
@ 60Hz 3360 5000 5350 A
I2t @ 50Hz 51.5 113 131 KA2s
@ 60Hz 47 103 119 KA2s
I2√t 515 1130 1310 KA2√s
VDRM / VRRM up to 1600 up to 2000 up to 1600 V
TJrange - 40 to 130 - 40 to 125 °C
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Features
High voltage
Electrically isolated base plate
3000 VRMS isolating voltage
Industrial standard package
Simplified mechanical designs, rapid assembly
High surge capability
Large creepage distances
UL E78996 approved
Description
These series of INT-A-paks modules uses high voltage
power thyristors/ diodes in seven basic configurations.
The semiconductors are electrically isolated from the
metal base, allowing common heatsinks and compact
assemblies to be built. They can be interconnected to
form single phase or three phase bridges or as AC-
switches when modules are connected in anti-parallel.
These modules are intended for general purpose applica-
tions such as battery chargers, welders and plating
equipment and where high voltage and high current are
required (motor drives, U.P.S., etc.).
Parameters Units
IRK.135.. IRK.141.. IRK.161..
IRK.136.. IRK.142.. IRK.162..
IRK.135, .136, .141, .142, .161, .162 Series
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IT(AV) Max. average on-state current 135 140 160 A 180° conduction, half sine wave
@ Case temperature 85 85 85 °C
IT(RMS) Max. RMS on-state current 300 310 355 A as AC switch
ITSM Maximum peak, one-cycle 3200 4750 5100 A t = 10ms No voltage
on-state, non-repetitive 3360 5000 5350 t = 8.3ms reapplied
surge current 2700 4000 4300 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
2800 4200 4500 t = 8.3ms reapplied Sine half wave,
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 51.5 113 131 KA2s t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ = TJ max.
47 103 11 9 t = 8.3ms reapplied
36 80 92 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
33 73 84 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 515 1130 1310 KA2√s t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied
VT(TO)1 Low level value of threshold 0.98 0.75 0.79 V (16.7% x π x IT(AV) < I < π x IT(AV)), @ TJ max.
voltage
VT(TO)2 High level value of threshold 101 0.86 0.92 (I > π x IT(AV)), @ T J max.
voltage
rt1 Low level value on-state 1.62 0.92 0.64 mΩ(16.7% x π x IT(AV) < I < π x IT(AV)), @ TJ max.
slope resistance
rt2 High level value on-state 1.56 0.77 0.49 (I > π x I T(AV)), @ T J max.
slope resistance
VFM Maximum forward voltage drop 1.66 1.32 1.26 V IFM = π x IF(AV), TJ = max., 180°conduction
Av. power = VF(TO) x IF(AV) + rf x (IF(RMS))2
IHMaximum holding current 500 mA Anode supply = 12V initial IT = 30A, TJ = 25°C
ILMaximum latching current 30 0 mA Anode supply = 12V resistive load = 1Ω gate
pulse: 10V, 100µs, TJ = 25°C
Parameter Units Conditions
IRK.135. IRK.141. IRK.161.
IRK.136. IRK.142. IRK.162.
Forward Conduction
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Type number Voltage VRRM, maximum repetitive VRSM, maximum non-repetitive IRRM max.
Code peak reverse voltage peak reverse voltage @ 150°C
VVmA
IRK.135, IRK.136 04 4 0 0 5 0 0 5 0
IRK.161, IRK.162 08 8 0 0 9 0 0
12 1200 1300
14 1400 1500
16 1600 1700
IRK.141, IRK.142 08 8 0 0 9 0 0 5 0
12 1200 1300
16 1600 1700
18 1800 1900
20 2000 2100
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IRRM Maximum peak reverse and 50 m A TJ = 150oC
IDRM off-state leakage current
VINS RMS isolation voltage 3000 V 50Hz, circuit to base, all terminals shorted,
t = 1s
dv/dt critical rate of rise of off-state 1000 V/µs TJ = TJ max., exponential to 67% rated VDRM
voltage
IRK.135. IRK.141. IRK.161.
IRK.136. IRK.142. IRK.162.
tdTypical delay time 2. 0 1 . 0 1 . 0 µs TJ = 25oC Gate Current = 1A dIg/dt= 1A/µs
trTypical rise time 3. 0 2 . 0 2. 0 µs TJ = 25oC Vd = 0,67% VDRM
tqTypical turn-off time 50 - 150 µs ITM = 300 A; -dI/dt = 15 A/µs; T J = TJ max
Vr = 50 V; dV/dt = 20 V/µs; Gate 0 V, 100 Ω
IRK.135. IRK.141. IRK.161.
IRK.136. IRK.142. IRK.162.
Blocking
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
TJMax. junction operating -40 to 130 -40 to 150 °C
temperature range
Tstg Max. storage temperature -40 to 150 °C
range
RthJC Max. thermal resistance, 0.20 0.17 0.17 K/W DC operation, per junction
junction to case
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, 0.035 K/W Mounting surface smooth, flat and greased
case to heatsink Per module
T Mounting IAP to heatsink 4 to 6 N m
torque ± 10% busbar to IAP 4 to 6
wt Approximate weight 500 (17.8) g (oz)
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.
IRK.135. IRK.141. IRK.161.
IRK.136. IRK.142. IRK.162.
Parameter Units Conditions
Parameter Units Conditions
Switching
Triggering
PGM Max. peak gate power 5 10 10 W tp ≤ 5ms, TJ = TJ max.
PG(AV) Max. average gate power 1 2 2 W f=50Hz, TJ = TJ max.
IGM Max. peak gate current 2 3 3 A tp ≤ 5ms, TJ = TJ max.
-VGT Max. peak negative 5 5 5 V
gate voltage
VGT Max. required DC gate 4.0 4.0 4.0 V TJ = - 40°C Anode supply = 12V, resistive
voltage to trigger 3.0 3.0 3.0 TJ = 25°C load; Ra = 1Ω
2.0 2.0 2.0 TJ = TJ max.
IGT Max. required DC gate 350 350 350 TJ = - 40°C Anode supply = 12V, resistive
current to trigger 200 200 200 mA TJ = 25°C load; Ra = 1Ω
100 100 100 TJ = TJ max.
VGD Max. gate voltage 0.25 0.30 0.30 V @ TJ = TJ max., rated VDRM
applied
that will not trigger
IGD Max. gate current 10 10 10 mA
that will not trigger
di/dt Max. rate of rise of 300 500 500 A/µs @ TJ = TJ max., ITM
= 400A rated VDRM applied
turned-on current
Parameter Units Conditions
IRK.135. IRK.141. IRK.161.
IRK.136. IRK.142. IRK.162.
Parameter Units Conditions
IRK.135, .136, .141, .142, .161, .162 Series
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M
3 x IRKL...
3 x IR K H ...
3 x IRK T...
Current-Source Inverters (also known as Sequentially
Commutated Inverters) use Phase Control (as op-
posed to Fast) Thyristors and Diodes.
The advantages of Current Source Inverters lie in their
ease control, absence of large commutation induc-
tances and limited fault currents.
Their simple construction, illustrated by the circuit on
the left, is further enhanced by the use of INT-A-paks
which allow the power circuit of an Inverter to be
realised with 6 capacitors and 9 INT-A-paks all mounted
on just one heatsink.
The optimal design of Current Source Inverters re-
quires the use of Diodes with blocking voltages greater
than those of the thyristors .
This departure from conventional half-bridge modules
is catered for by INT-A-pak range with Thyristors up to
2000V and Diodes up to 3200V.
Current Source Inverters
Current Source Inverter using 9 INT-A-paks
Thyristor Diode IT(AV) / IF(AV) @ TC
VDRM VRSM VRRM 135A 140A 160A
VRRM VRSM @ 85°C @ 85°C @ 85°C
1400 1500 2000 IRKH135-14D20 IRKH141-14D20 IRKH161-14D20
IRKH136-14D20 IRKH142-14D20 IRKH162-14D20
1400 1500 2000 IRKL135-14D20 IRKL141-14D20 IRKL161-14D20
IRKL136-14D20 IRKL142-14D20 IRKL162-14D20
1600 1700 2500 IRKH135-16D25 IRKH141-16D25 IRKH161-16D25
IRKH135-16D25 IRKH141-16D25 IRKH162-16D25
1600 1700 2500 IRKL136-16D25 IRKL142-16D25 IRKL161-16D25
IRKL136-16D25 IRKL142-16D25 IRKL162-16D25
1800 1900 2800 Not Available IRKH141-18D28 Not Available
Not Available IRKL141-18D28 Not Available
1800 1900 2800 Not Available IRKL142-18D28 Not Available
Not Available IRKL142-18D28 Not Available
2000 2100 3200 Not Available IRKH141-20D32 Not Available
Not Available IRKH142-20D32 Not Available
2000 2100 3200 Not Available IRKL141-20D32 Not Available
Not Available IRKL142-20D32 Not Available
INT-A-paks Suitable for Current Source Inverters
Application Notes
For all other parameters and characteristics refer to standard IRKH... and IRKL... modules.
Sinusoidal conduction @ T J max. Rectangular conduction @ TJ max.
Devices Units
180o120o90o60o30o180o120o90o60o30o
IRK.135, IRK.136 0.016 0.019 0.024 0.035 0.060 0.011 0.019 0.026 0.037 0.060 K/W
IRK.141, IRK.142 0.016 0.019 0.025 0.036 0.060 0.012 0.020 0.027 0.037 0.060
IRK.161, IRK.162 0.015 0.019 0.024 0.036 0.060 0.012 0.020 0.027 0.037 0.060
∆R Conduction (per Junction)
(The following table shows the increment of thermal resistance RthJC when devices operate at different conduction angles than DC)
IRK.135, .136, .141, .142, .161, .162 Series
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IRK T 16 2 - 16 D25 N
1 2 3
1- Module type
2- Circuit configuration
3- Current rating: IT(AV) x 10 rounded
4-
For IRK.13. only
:
5 = option with spacers and longer terminal screws
6 = option with standard terminal screws
For IRK.14. and IRK.16. only
:
1 = option with spacers and longer terminal screws
2 = option with standard terminal screws
5- Voltage code: Code x 100 = VRRM (See Voltage Ratings Table)
6- Current Source Inverters types (See Table)
7- None = Standard devices
N = Aluminum nitrade substrate
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Device Code
Ordering Information Table
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- All dimensions in millimeters (inches)
- Dimensions are nominal
- Full engineering drawings are available
on request
- UL identification number for gate and
cathode wire: UL 1385
- UL identification number for package:
UL 94V0
Outline Table
For all types A B C D E
IRK...5 & ...1 25 (0.98) ---- ---- 41 (1.61) 47 (1.85)
IRK...6 & ...2 23 (0.91) 30 (1.18) 36 (1.42) ---- ----
IRKT... IRKH... IRKL... IRKU... IRKV... IRKK... IRKN...
NOTE: To order the Optional Hardware see Bulletin I27900
IRK.135, .136, .141, .142, .161, .162 Series
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Fig. 4 - On-state Power Loss CharacteristicsFig. 3 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Current Ratings Characteristics
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
30°60° 90° 120°180°
Av er ag e On-state C ur ren t (A)
Maximum Allowable Case Temper ature (°C)
Conduction Ang le
IR K.13 6. . Seri es
R (DC) = 0.2 0 K/W
thJC
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 50 100 150 200 250
DC
30°60°90°
120°180°
Av erage On-stat e C urrent (A)
M a xi mu m Allowa ble C as e T emp e r a tu re (°C)
Con du ction Period
IRK. 13 6.. Seri es
R (DC) = 0.20 K/W
thJC
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
RMS Limit
Con d uction Angle
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Ma ximum A ver age On-s tate Pow er Loss (W)
Av er ag e On-s t ate Cur ren t (A)
IRK.136.. Seri e s
Per Junc tion
T = 130°C
J
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 50 100 150 200 250
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30° RMS Limit
Cond ucti on Period
Maximum Average On-st ate Pow er Loss (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
IRK.136.. S eries
Per Ju nction
T = 130°C
J
1250
1500
1750
2000
2250
2500
2750
3000
110100
Number Of Equ al Amplitude Half Cycle Curren t Pulses (N)
Peak Half S ine Wave On-st ate Current (A )
IRK.136.. Series
Per Junction
Initial T = 130°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
A t Any Rated Load Condition A nd With
Rated V Applied Fo llow ing S urge.
RRM
1250
1500
1750
2000
2250
2500
2750
3000
3250
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Si ne Wave On-s tat e Current (A)
P ulse T rain Dur ation (s)
Maximum Non R e petit ive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration. Co nt rol
Of C ond u ction May No t Be M aintai n ed.
I nitia l T = 130°C
No Vol tage Reappl ied
Rated V Reapplied
RRM
J
IRK.136.. Seri es
Per Junction
IRK.135, .136, .141, .142, .161, .162 Series
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Fig. 8 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 7 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 9 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Maxi mum Allowable Ambient Tempe rature (°C)
1 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.6 K/W
0.12 K/W
0.06 K/W
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Total RM S Output C urr e nt (A)
Maximum Total On-state Power Loss (W)
IRK.136.. S e ries
Pe r Modul e
T = 130°C
J
Cond uction A ng le
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Max imum Allowable Ambient Temperature ( °C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.04 K/W
0.08 K/W
0.12 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.25 K/W
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum T otal Power Loss (W)
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x IRK.136.. Series
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 130°C
J
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
0.03 K/W
0.05 K/W
0.07 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.14 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.25 K/W
thSA
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280
Total Output Current (A )
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
120°
(Rect)
3 x IRK.136.. Seri es
Three Pha se Bridge
Connected
T = 130°C
J
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Fig. 10 - On-state Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 15 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 14 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 12 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 13 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 11 - Reverse Recovery Charge Characteristics
10
100
1000
10000
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T = 25°C
J
In stanta neous On-state Current ( A)
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (V)
T = 130°C
J
IRK.136.. Series
P er Ju nct io n
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
0 102030405060708090100
Rate Of Fall Of On-state Current - di/dt (A/µs)
I = 500 A
TM
300 A
200 A
50 A
Typical Reverse Rec overy Charge - Qrr (µC)
1 00 A
IR K.13 6.. Series
T = 1 30 °C
J
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
30°60° 90° 120° 180°
Av er ag e On- st a te Cur ren t (A)
M a xi mu m All ow a bl e Cas e Te m p er a ture ( °C)
Con duct ion Angl e
IRK.142 .. Seri es
R (DC) = 0 .17 K/W
thJC
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 50 100 150 200 250
DC
30°60°90°120°180°
Average On-state Curre nt (A)
Ma ximu m Allowab le Cas e Te mpe ratu re (°C)
Con du ction Per iod
IRK.14 2.. Series
R (DC) = 0 . 17 K/W
thJC
0
50
100
150
200
250
0 20406080100120140
RMS Limit
Con d uction A ngle
Max imum Aver ag e On-st ate Powe r Lo ss ( W )
Averag e On-state Current (A)
IRK.142.. Serie s
Per Junc tion
T = 1 25 °C
J
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 50 100 150 200 250
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
RMS Limit
Con duction Period
M a xim u m Av erag e O n -sta te P o w e r Los s (W)
Average On-state Current (A)
IRK.142.. Serie s
Per Ju nctio n
T = 125°C
J
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Fig. 18 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 19 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 16 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 17 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
1 10 100
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cy cle C urrent Pulses (N)
At Any Rated L oad Condition And With
Rated V Applie d F ollowing Surge .
RRM
Pe ak Half Sine Wave On-state Current (A)
IRK.142.. Series
Per Juncti o n
Initial T = 125°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
0.01 0.1 1
P eak Half Sine W ave On -state Current (A )
Pu lse Train Duration (s)
Maxi mu m Non Re p et it i v e S urge C ur r en t
Versus Pulse Train Duratio n. Control
Of Conduction May Not Be Ma in ta i ned.
IRK.142.. Seri es
Per Junction
Initial T = 125°C
No Voltage Reapplied
R ated V Reapplied
RRM
J
0 255075100125
Maximum Allowable Ambient Tem pe rature (°C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
0.06 K/W
thSA
0.1 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
1 K/W
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
0
50
100 150 200 250 300 350
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Tota l R MS O u tp ut Cu r rent ( A)
Maximum Total O n-state Power Loss (W)
Cond uction Ang le
IR K. 14 2 .. Series
Pe r Module
T = 125° C
J
0 255075100125
Maximum Allo wable Ambi en t T e mper ature ( °C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.03 K/W
0.05 K/W
0.07 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.16 K/W
0.25 K/W
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
0
50 100 150 200 250 300
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Tot al Power Loss (W)
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x IRK.142.. Seri es
Single Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 125°C
J
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Fig. 20 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 21 - On-state Voltage Drop Characteristics Fig. 22 - Reverse Recovery Charge Characteristics
Fig. 23 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 24 - Current Ratings Characteristics
0 25 50 75 100 125
M a xi mu m Allow a bl e A mbien t Temp e ratur e ( °C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.03 K/W
0.02 K/W
0.05 K/W
0.07 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.14 K/W
0.25 K/W
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.142.. Series
Three Phase Bridge
Connected
T = 125°C
J
10
100
1000
10000
0.511.522.533.544.55
T = 25°C
J
Instantane ous On- sta te C urrent (A)
Instantaneous On-state Volta ge (V)
IRK.142.. Series
Per Junction
T = 125°C
J
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
0 102030405060708090100
Ra te Of Fall Of O n- sta t e Cu r ren t - di/dt (A/µs)
I = 500 A
TM
30 0 A
200 A
50 A
Typical Reverse Recovery Charge - Qrr (µC)
100 A
I R K.142.. Se r ies
T = 125 °C
J
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
30°60° 90° 120° 180°
Average On-state Current (A)
Maximum Allowabl e Case Temp erature (°C)
Conduction Angle
IRK.162.. Series
R (DC) = 0.17 K/W
thJC
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
DC
30°60°90°120°180°
Average On -state Current (A)
Maximum Allowab le Ca se Temp erature (°C)
Cond ucti on Pe riod
I RK.162.. Se ries
R (DC) = 0.17 K/W
thJC
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Fig. 27 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 28 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 29 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 26 - On-state Power Loss CharacteristicsFig. 25 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
0
50
100
150
200
250
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
RMS Limit
Con ducti o n An g le
Maxi mum A ve ra ge On-state Power Loss (W)
Av er ag e On- s tate Cu rr en t (A )
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
IR K.16 2.. Ser ies
Pe r Junctio n
T = 1 25°C
J
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
DC
180°
120°
90°
60°
30° RMS Limit
Conduction P eriod
Maximum Average On-state Power Loss (W)
Av er ag e On- s ta te Cu rr ent ( A)
IR K.16 2.. Se ries
Pe r Junction
T = 125°C
J
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
110100
Number O f Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pul ses (N)
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated V A pplied F ollowing Surge.
RRM
Pe ak Half Sine W ave On-state Curre nt (A )
IR.162.. Series
Per Juncti on
Initial T = 125°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
J
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
0.01 0.1 1
Peak Half Si ne Wa ve On -s tate C u rre nt (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Maxim um Non Rep e t itive Surg e C urrent
V ers us P ul se Train Duration. Cont ro l
Of Con d uction M ay N ot Be Mainta i ned.
IRK.162.. Seri es
Pe r Ju nct i o n
I nitia l T = 125 °C
No Vo lt age Reappl ied
Rated V Reapplied
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RRM
0 25 50 75 100 125
Maximum Allowable Ambient T emperature (°C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.04 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.3 K/W
0.4 K/W
0.6 K/W
1 K/W
0
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200
250
300
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500
550
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Total RMS Outp ut Current (A)
Maximum T otal O n -s ta te Power L oss (W)
Cond uction A ng le
IR K. 162.. Ser ies
Pe r Mod ul e
T = 125°C
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Fig. 30 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 31 - On-state Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 32 - On-state Voltage Drop Characteristics Fig. 33 - Reverse Recovery Charge Characteristics
0 255075100125
Maximum Allow ab le Ambient Temperature (°C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.04 K/W
0.07 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.14 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.25 K/W
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Total Outpu t Current (A)
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
2 x IRK.162.. Series
Single Ph ase Bridge
Connected
T = 125°C
J
0 25 50 75 100 125
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
R = 0.01 K/W - Delta R
thSA
0.03 K/W
0.05 K/W
0.07 K/W
0.1 K/W
0.14 K/W
0.2 K/W
0.25 K/W
0
250
500
750
1000
1250
1500
0 100 200 300 400 500
Total Output Current (A)
Maximum Total Powe r Loss (W)
120°
(Rect)
3 x IRK.162.. Series
Three Phase Bridg e
Connected
T = 125°C
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10
100
1000
10000
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T = 25°C
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Instantan eous On-state Current (A )
Instantaneous On- stat e Vo ltage (V)
IRK.162.. Series
Per Junction
T = 125°C
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200
400
600
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1000
1200
1400
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Rate Of Fall Of On-state Current - di/dt (A/µs)
I = 500 A
TM
300 A
200 A
50 A
1 00 A
Typica l Reverse Re cove ry Charge - Qrr (µC)
I RK.162.. Series
T = 125 °C
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Fig. 36 - Gate Characteristics
Fig. 34 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics
Fig. 35 - Gate Characteristics
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Square Wave Pulse Durat ion (s)
thJC
Transient Thermal Impedance Z (K/W)
Per Juncti on
S tea dy St ate Va lu e
R = 0.20 K /W
R = 0.17 K /W
(DC Operation)
thJC
thJC
IRK.136.. Series
IRK.142.. Seri es
IRK.162.. Seri es
0.1
1
10
100
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
VGDIGD
(b) (a)
Tj=25 °C
Tj=-40 °C
(1)
(2) (3)
Instant aneous Gate C urrent (A)
Instantaneous G ate Voltage ( V)
a ) Recommended lo ad line for
b) Recommended load line for
<= 30% rated di/dt : 10V, 10oh ms
r a ted di/dt : 20V, 10ohms; tr<=1 µs
tr<= 1 µs
Rectangular gate pulse
(1) P GM = 60W, tp = 0 .66ms
(2) PGM = 40W , tp = 1ms
(3) PGM = 20W , tp = 2ms
(4) PGM = 10W , tp = 4ms
IR K.136.. Series Frequen cy Limited b y P G( AV)
Tj =1 30 °C
(4)
0.1
1
10
100
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
VGDIGD
(b)
(a)
Tj=25 °C
Tj=125 ° C
Tj=-40 °C
(1)
(2) (3)
Instantane ous Gate Curre nt (A )
Instantaneous Gate Voltage (V)
a) Reco mmended load line fo r
b) Recommended load lin e for
<= 30% rated di/dt : 10V, 10ohms
rated di/dt : 20V, 10ohms; tr<=1 µs
tr<=1 µs
Rec tangu lar gate p ulse
(1) PGM = 60W, tp = 0.66ms
(2) PGM = 40W, tp = 1ms
(3) PGM = 20W, tp = 2ms
(4) PGM = 10W, tp = 4ms
IR K.1 4 2 .. /I RK. 162 .. Ser i es Fre q u ency Limited by PG ( AV )
(4)
