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ITRMS = 2x 80 A
ITAVM = 2x 51 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V
VRSM VRRM Type
VDSM VDRM
V V Version 1 B Version 8 B Version 8 B
900 800 MCC 44-08io1 B MCC 44-08io8 B MCD 44-08io8 B
1300 1200 MCC 44-12io1 B MCC 44-12io8 B MCD 44-12io8 B
1500 1400 MCC 44-14io1 B MCC 44-14io8 B MCD 44-14io8 B
1700 1600 MCC 44-16io1 B MCC 44-16io8 B MCD 44-16io8 B
1900 1800 MCC 44-18io1 B MCC 44-18io8 B MCD 44-18io8 B
Data according to IEC 60747 and refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
IXYS reserves the right to change limits, test conditions and dimensions
Features
●International standard package,
JEDEC TO-240 AA
●Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
base plate
●Planar passivated chips
●Isolation voltage 3600 V~
●UL registered, E 72873
●Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1B
Applications
●DC motor control
●Softstart AC motor controller
●Light, heat and temperature control
Advantages
●Space and weight savings
●Simple mounting with two screws
●Improved temperature and power
cycling
●Reduced protection circuits
Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings
ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 80 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 83°C; 180° sine 51 A
TC = 85°C; 180° sine 49 A
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1150 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1230 A
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1070 A
òi2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 6600 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 6280 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 5000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 4750 A2s
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 150 A 150 A/ms
f =50 Hz, tP =200 ms
VD = 2/3 VDRM
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/ms
diG/dt = 0.45 A/ms
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM;V
DR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/ms
RGK = ¥; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 ms10W
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 ms5W
PGAV 0.5 W
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...+125 °C
TVJM 125 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL £ 1 mA t = 1 s 3600 V~
MdMounting torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 90 g
MCC 44
MCD 44
Thyristor Modules
Thyristor/Diode Modules
6745
3
2
1
TO-240 AA
MCD
Version 8 B
MCC
Version 8 B
MCC
Version 1 B
3671542
36152
3152
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Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 5mA
VT, VFIT, IF = 200 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.75 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V
rT5.3 mW
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.5 V
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 100 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM;V
D = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V
IGD 10 mA
ILTVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 ms, VD = 6 V 450 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/ms
IHTVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ¥ 200 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2ms
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/ms
tqTVJ = TVJM; IT = 120 A, tP = 200 ms; -di/dt = 10 A/ms typ. 150 ms
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/ms; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QSTVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 50 A, -di/dt = 0.64 A/ms90mC
IRM 11 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.53 K/W
per module other values 0.265 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.73 K/W
per module 0.365 K/W
dSCreepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dAStrike distance through air 9.6 mm
aMaximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
Optional accessories for module-type MCC 44 version 1 B
Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 200L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 200R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
MCC Version 1 B MCC Version 8 B MCD Version 8 B
MCC 44
MCD 44
10 100 1000
1
10
100
1000
100101102103104
0.1
1
10
IG
VG
mA
mA
IG
1: IGT, TVJ = 125
°
C
2: IGT, TVJ = 25
°
C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40
°
C
µs
tgd
V
4: PGAV = 0.5 W
5: PGM = 5 W
6: PGM = 10 W
IGD, TVJ = 125
°
C
3
4
2
156
Limit
typ.
TVJ = 25
°
C
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time
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Fig. 3 Surge overload current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration Fig. 4 òi2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
at case temperature
Fig. 5 Power dissipation versus on-
state current and ambient
temperature (per thyristor or
diode)
Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge:
Power dissipation versus direct
output current and ambient
temperature
MCC 44
MCD 44
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Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:
Power dissipation versus RMS
output current and ambient
temperature
Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance
junction to case (per thyristor or
diode)
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)
MCC 44
MCD 44
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
dR
thJC (K/W)
DC 0.53
180°0.55
120°0.58
60°0.6
30°0.62
Constants for ZthJC calculation:
iR
thi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.015 0.0035
2 0.026 0.02
3 0.489 0.195
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
dR
thJK (K/W)
DC 0.73
180°0.75
120°0.78
60°0.8
30°0.82
Constants for ZthJK calculation:
iR
thi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.015 0.0035
2 0.026 0.02
3 0.489 0.195
4 0.2 0.68
