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Thyristor and Thyristor/Diode Modules

Contents
Package style ITAVM VRRM/VDRM (V) Type Page
IFAVM

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2000
1400

1800

2200
A

1 Thyristor Modules
25 l l l l MCC 19 E2 - 2
21 l l MCC 21 new E2 - 6
32 l l l l MCC 26 E2 - 8
1 51 l l l l l MCC 44 E2 - 14
60 l l l l l MCC 56 E2 - 18
64 l MCC 60 new E2 - 22
115 l l l l l MCC 72 E2 - 24
104 l l MCC 94 E2 - 28
2 116 l l l l l MCC 95 E2 - 30

130 l l l l l MCC 122 new E2 - 34


130 l l l l l MCC 132 E2 - 36
165 l l MCC 161 E2 - 40
2
190 l l l l l MCC 162 E2 - 42
3
4 203 l l l l MCC 170 E2 - 46
3 250 l l l l MCC 220 E2 - 50
240 l l MCC 224 E2 - 54
4
221 l l l l MCC 225 E2 - 58
4 287 l l l l l MCC 250 E2 - 62
3 250 l l l l MCC 255 E2 - 66
4 320 l l l l l MCC 310 E2 - 70
3 320 l l l l MCC 312 E2 - 74
4 464 l l MCO 450 E2 - 78
4 560 l l l l MCO 500 E2 - 82
5
600 l l MCO 600 E2 - 82
5
5 Thyristor / Diode Modules

1 32 l l l l MCD 26 E2 - 8
6 38 l l MCD 40 E2 - 12
1 51 l l l l l MCD 44 E2 - 14
64 l l l l l MCD 56 E2 - 18
1
64 600 MDC 56 new E2 - 18
1 115 l l l l l MCD 72 E2 - 24
1 104 l l MCD 94 E2 - 28
5 1 116 l l l l l MCD 95 E2 - 30

130 l l l l l MCD 132 E2 - 36


2 165 l l MCD 161 E2 - 40
190 l l l l l MCD 162 E2 - 42

3 240 l l MCD 224 new E2 - 54


6 4 250 l l l l MCD 220 E2 - 50
3 221 l l l l MCD 225 E2 - 58
287 l l l l MCD 250 E2 - 62
4
250 l l l l MCD 255 E2 - 66
3 320 l l l l l MCD 310 E2 - 70
4 320 l l l l MCD 312 E2 - 74

See also section E1 Recommended RC snubber network E2 - 88


page 1 Discrete Thyristors Peak reverse recovery current E2 - 88

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MCC 19

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 40 A


ITAVM = 2x 25 A
VRRM = 800-1600 V

VRSM VRRM Type TO-240 AA 3 6


7
2 4
VDSM VDRM 1 5

V V Version 1 B Version 8 B

900 800 MCC 19-08io1 B MCC 19-08io8 B


1300 1200 MCC 19-12io1 B MCC 19-12io8 B
1500 1400 MCC 19-14io1 B MCC 19-14io8 B
1700 1600 MCC 19-16io1 B MCC 19-16io8 B

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Version 1 B


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 40 A
ITAVM TC = 58°C; 180° sine 25 A 3 6 1 5 2
TC = 85°C; 180° sine 18 A
ITSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 400 A
Version 8 B
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 420 A
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 350 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 370 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 800 A2s
Features
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 730 A2 s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 600 A2s
l
International standard package,
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 570 A2 s JEDEC TO-240 AA
l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 45 A 150 A/µs base plate
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs l
Planar passivated chips
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs l
UL registered, E 72873
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs l
Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1B
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) Applications
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W l
DC motor control
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W l
Softstart AC motor controller
PGAV 0.5 W l
Light, heat and temperature control

VRGM 10 V
Advantages
TVJ -40...+125 °C
TVJM 125 °C
l
Space and weight savings
Tstg -40...+125 °C
l
Simple mounting with two screws
l
Improved temperature and power
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ cycling
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ l
Reduced protection circuits
Md Mounting 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

Data according to IEC 60747 and refer to a single thyristor unless otherwise stated.
IXYS reserves the right to change limits, test conditions and dimensions

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MCC 19

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 125C
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 3 mA
V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
VT IT = 80 A; TVJ = 25°C 2.05 V 3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VG
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V
rT 18 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.5 V
3
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V 2 6
1 5
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 100 mA
1
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA 4

VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V


IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs; VD = 6 V 450 mA 4: PGAV = 0.5 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs IGD, TVJ = 125C
5: PGM = 5W
6: PGM = 10 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA 0.1
100 101 102 103 mA 104
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 20 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM 1000
TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT = 25 A, -di/dt = 0.64 A/µs 50 µC
IRM 6 A µs
RthJC per thyristor; DC current 1.3 K/W tgd
per module other values 0.65 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor; DC current see Fig. 8/9 1.5 K/W 100
per module 0.75 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
10
Optional accessories for module-type MCC 19 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

1
10 100 mA 1000
IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

Version 1 B Version 8 B

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MCC 19

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature

Fig. 5 Power dissipation versus on-


state current and ambient
temperature (per thyristor)

Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge:


Power dissipation versus direct
output current and ambient
temperature

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MCC 19

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)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 1.3
180° 1.35
120° 1.39
60° 1.42
30° 1.45

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.018 0.0033
2 0.041 0.0216
3 1.241 0.191

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 1.5
180° 1.55
120° 1.59
60° 1.62
30° 1.65

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.018 0.0033
2 0.041 0.0216
3 1.241 0.191
4 0.2 0.46

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MCC 21

Thyristor Modules

3 6 1 5 2 TO-240 AA
VRSM VRRM Type 3 6
7
2 4
VDSM VDRM 5
1
V V
900 800 MCC 21-08io8 B
1300 1200 MCC 21-12io8 B
1500 1400 MCC 21-14io8 B
1700 1600 MCC 21-16io8 B

Symbol Conditions Maximum Ratings Features


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 33 A • International standard package,
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 21 A JEDEC TO-240 AA
ITSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 320 A • Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 350 A base plate
• Planar passivated chips
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 280 A • Isolation voltage 3600 V~
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 310 A • UL registered, E 72873
• Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1B
I2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 500 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 520 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 390 A2s Applications
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 400 A2s
• DC motor control
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 45 A 150 A/µs • Softstart AC motor controller
f = 50Hz, tP = 200µs • Light, heat and temperature control
VD = 2/3 VDRM
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs Advantages
2
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = /3 VDRM 1000 V/µs • Space and weight savings
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) • Simple mounting with two screws
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W • Improved temperature and power
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W cycling
• Reduced protection circuits
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=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting 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
649

Data according to DIN/IEC 747 and refer to a single thyristor unless otherwise stated.

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MCC 21

Symbol Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 5 mA
VT IT = 45 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.6 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V
rT 15 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.0 V
TVJ = -40°C 1.2 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 65 mA
TVJ = -40°C 80 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V
IGD 5 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs; VD = 6 V 150 mA
IG = 0.3 A; diG/dt = 0.3 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 100 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = ½ VDRM 2 µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
IG = 0.3 A; diG/dt = 0.3 A/µs
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 15 A, tP = 300 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
IRM TVJ = TVJM; IT = 30 A, -di/dt = 0.3 A/µs 4 A
RthJC per thyristor; DC current 1.1 K/W
per module other values 0.55 K/W
RthJK per thyristor; DC current see Fig. 8/9 1.3 K/W
per module 0.65 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
Optional accessories for module-type MCC 23 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

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

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MCC 26
MCD 26

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 50 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 32 A
VRRM = 800-1600 V

VRSM VRRM Type TO-240 AA 3 6


7
2 4
VDSM VDRM 1 5

V V Version 1 B Version 8 B Version 8 B

900 800 MCC 26-08io1 B MCC 26-08io8 B MCD 26-08io8 B


1300 1200 MCC 26-12io1 B MCC 26-12io8 B MCD 26-12io8 B
1500 1400 MCC 26-14io1 B MCC 26-14io8 B MCD 26-14io8 B
1700 1600 MCC 26-16io1 B MCC 26-16io8 B MCD 26-16io8 B

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 50 A Version 1 B
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 75°C; 180° sine 32 A
TC = 85°C; 180° sine 27 A 3 6 1 5 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 520 A
MCC
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 560 A
Version 8 B
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 460 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 500 A
3 1 5 2
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1350 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1300 A2 s MCD
Version 8 B
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1050 A2 s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1030 A2 s
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 45 A 150 A/µs
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs Features
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
International standard package,
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs JEDEC TO-240 AA
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs base plate
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Planar passivated chips
l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W l
UL registered, E 72873
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W l
Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1B
PGAV 0.5 W
VRGM 10 V Applications
TVJ -40...+125 °C l
DC motor control
TVJM 125 °C l
Softstart AC motor controller
Tstg -40...+125 °C l
Light, heat and temperature control
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ Advantages

Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in.


l
Space and weight savings
Terminal connection torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in.
l
Simple mounting with two screws
l
Improved temperature and power
Weight Typical including screws 90 g cycling
l
Reduced protection circuits
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

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MCC 26
MCD 26

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 125C
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 3 mA
V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
VT, VF IT, IF = 80 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.64 V 3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VG
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V
rT 11.0 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.5 V
3
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V 2 6
1 5
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 100 mA
1
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA 4

VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V


IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs; VD = 6 V 450 mA 4: PGAV = 0.5 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs IGD, TVJ = 125C
5: PGM = 5W
6: PGM = 10 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA 0.1
100 101 102 103 mA 104
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 20 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM 1000
TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 25 A, -di/dt = 0.64 A/µs 50 µC
IRM 6 A µs
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.88 K/W tgd
per module other values 0.44 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 1.08 K/W 100
per module 0.54 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
10
Optional accessories for module-type MCC 26 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

1
10 100 mA 1000
IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

MCC Version 1 B MCC Version 8 B MCD Version 8 B

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MCC 26
MCD 26

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 26
MCD 26

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)

RthJC for various conduction angles d:


d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.88
180° 0.92
120° 0.95
60° 0.98
30° 1.01

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.019 0.0031
2 0.029 0.0216
3 0.832 0.191

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)

RthJK for various conduction angles d:


d RthJK (K/W)
DC 1.08
180° 1.12
120° 1.15
60° 1.18
30° 1.21

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.019 0.0031
2 0.029 0.0216
3 0.832 0.191
4 0.2 0.45

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MCD 40

Thyristor/Diode Module ITRMS = 2x 60 A


ITAVM = 2x 38 A
VRRM = 1200-1600 V
Preliminary data

A A/K G K SOT-227 B, G
VRSM VRRM Type
VDSM VDRM miniBLOC K

V V
1300 1200 MCD 40-12io6 A
1700 1600 MCD 40-16io6 A/K
K = Cathode, A = Anode, G = Gate,
A/K = Common output

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Features


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM; TC = 85°C 60 A l
International standard package
ITAVM, IFAVM TVJ = TVJM; TC = 85°C; 180° sine 38 A miniBLOC, SOT-227 B
l
Planar passivated chips
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 500 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 440 A
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 450 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 490 A Applications

∫i dt
2
TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1250 As2 l
DC motor control
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1220 A2 s l
Softstart AC motor controller
l
Light, heat and temperature control
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1010 A2 s l
Half controlled rectifier bridge
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1010 A2 s
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 45 A 100 A/µs
f = 50 Hz, tP =200 µs
VD = 2/3 VDRM Advantages
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs l
Space and weight savings
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs l
Simple mounting with two screws
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
l
Improved temperature and power
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) cycling
l
Reduced protection circuits
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W
PGAV 0.5 W
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...+125 °C
TVJM 125 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS IISOL ≤ 1 mA 2500 V~
Md Mounting torque (M4) 1.5/13 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M4) 1.5/13 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 30 g

Data according to IEC 60747 refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
031

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MCD 40

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


miniBLOC, SOT-227 B
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 5 mA

VT, VF IT, IF = 80 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.68 V

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V


rT 9.5 mΩ

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; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V


IGD 5 mA

IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs, VD = 6 V 450 mA M4 screws (4x) supplied


IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs Dim. Millimeter Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA A 31.50 31.88 1.240 1.255
B 7.80 8.20 0.307 0.323

tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs C


D
4.09
4.09
4.29
4.29
0.161
0.161
0.169
0.169
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs E 4.09 4.29 0.161 0.169
F 14.91 15.11 0.587 0.595
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 120 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ.150 µs G 30.12 30.30 1.186 1.193
H 37.80 38.20 1.489 1.505
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM J 11.68 12.22 0.460 0.481
K 8.92 9.60 0.351 0.378
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.6 K/W L 0.76 0.84 0.030 0.033
RthCH 0.1 K/W M 12.60 12.85 0.496 0.506
N 25.15 25.42 0.990 1.001
O 1.98 2.13 0.078 0.084
dS Creepage distance on surface 8 mm P 4.95 5.97 0.195 0.235
dA Strike distance through air 4 mm Q 26.54 26.90 1.045 1.059
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2 R 3.94 4.42 0.155 0.174
S 4.72 4.85 0.186 0.191
T 24.59 25.07 0.968 0.987
U -0.05 0.1 -0.002 0.004
V 3.30 4.57 0.130 0.180
W 0.780 0.830 19.81 21.08

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MCC 44
MCD 44

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 80 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 51 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V

VRSM VRRM Type TO-240 AA 3 6


7
2 4
VDSM VDRM 1 5

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
3 6 7 1 5 4 2

MCC
Version 1 B
Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings
ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 80 A
3 6 1 5 2
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 83°C; 180° sine 51 A
TC = 85°C; 180° sine 49 A MCC
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1150 A Version 8 B
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1230 A
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1000 A 3 1 5 2
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1070 A
MCD
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 6600 A2s Version 8 B
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 6280 A2 s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 5000 A2 s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 4750 A2 s
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 150 A 150 A/µs Features
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
International standard package,
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs JEDEC TO-240 AA
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
base plate
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Planar passivated chips
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W l
UL registered, E 72873
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W
l
Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1B
PGAV 0.5 W
Applications
VRGM 10 V
l
DC motor control
TVJ -40...+125 °C l
Softstart AC motor controller
TVJM 125 °C l
Light, heat and temperature control
Tstg -40...+125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ Advantages
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
l
Space and weight savings
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in. l
Simple mounting with two screws
Terminal connection torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in. l
Improved temperature and power
Weight Typical including screws 90 g cycling
l
Reduced protection circuits
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

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MCC 44
MCD 44

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 125C
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 5 mA
V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
VT, VF IT, IF = 200 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.75 V 3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VG
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V
rT 5.3 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.5 V
3
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V 2 6
1 5
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 100 mA
1
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA 4

VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V


IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs, VD = 6 V 450 mA 4: PGAV = 0.5 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs IGD, TVJ = 125C
5: PGM = 5W
6: PGM = 10 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA 0.1
100 101 102 103 mA 104
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 120 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM 1000
TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 50 A, -di/dt = 0.64 A/µs 90 µC
IRM 11 A µs
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.53 K/W tgd
per module other values 0.265 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.73 K/W 100
per module 0.365 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
10
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

1
10 100 mA 1000
IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

MCC Version 1 B MCC Version 8 B MCD Version 8 B

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MCC 44
MCD 44

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 44
MCD 44

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)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.53
180° 0.55
120° 0.58
60° 0.6
30° 0.62

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.015 0.0035
2 0.026 0.02
3 0.489 0.195

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.73
180° 0.75
120° 0.78
60° 0.8
30° 0.82

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.015 0.0035
2 0.026 0.02
3 0.489 0.195
4 0.2 0.68

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MCC 56
MDC 56 MCD 56

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 100 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 64 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V
TO-240 AA 3 6
VRSM VRRM Type 7
2 4
VDSM VDRM 1 5

V V Version 1 Version 8

900 800 MCC 56-08io1 B MCD 56-08io1 B MCC 56-08io8 B MCD 56-08io8 B
1300 1200 MCC 56-12io1 B MCD 56-12io1 B MCC 56-12io8 B MCD 56-12io8 B
1500 1400 MCC 56-14io1 B -- MCC 56-14io8 B MCD 56-14io8 B
1700 1600 MCC 56-16io1 B MCD 56-16io1 B MCC 56-16io8 B MCD 56-16io8 B 3 6 7 1 5 4 2
1900 1800 MCC 56-18io1 B -- MCC 56-18io8 B MCD 56-18io8 B

1500 1400 MCC 56-14io1 MCC


1700 1600 MCC 56-16io1 Version 1
700 600 MDC 56-06io1 B 3 1 5 4 2

MCD
Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Version 1
ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 100 A 3 6 1 5 2
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 83°C; 180° sine 64 A
TC = 85°C; 180° sine 60 A MCC
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1500 A Version 8
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1600 A
3 1 5 2
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1350 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1450 A MCD
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 11 200 A2s Version 8
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 10 750 A2 s
3 6 7 1 2
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 9100 A2 s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 8830 A2 s MDC
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 150 A 150 A/µs Version 1
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs
VD = 2/3 VDRM Features
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs l
International standard package,
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs JEDEC TO-240 AA
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) base plate
l
Planar passivated chips
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W l
UL registered, E 72873
PGAV 0.5 W l
Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1B
VRGM 10 V
Applications
TVJ -40...+125 °C
TVJM 125 °C l
DC motor control
Tstg -40...+125 °C l
Softstart AC motor controller
l
Light, heat and temperature control
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Advantages
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in.
l
Space and weight savings
l
Simple mounting with two screws
Weight Typical including screws 90 g l
Improved temperature and power
cycling
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
l
Reduced protection circuits
031

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MCC 56
MDC 56 MCD 56

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 125C
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 5 mA
V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
VT, VF IT, IF = 200 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.57 V 3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VG
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V
rT 3.7 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.5 V
3
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V 2 6
1 5
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 100 mA
1
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA 4

VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V


IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs; VD = 6 V 450 mA 4: PGAV = 0.5 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs IGD, TVJ = 125C
5: PGM = 5W
6: PGM = 10 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA 0.1
100 101 102 103 mA 104
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 150 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM 1000
TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 50 A, -di/dt = 3 A/µs 100 µC
IRM 24 A µs
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.45 K/W tgd
per module other values 0.225 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.65 K/W 100
per module 0.325 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
10
Optional accessories for module-type MCC 56 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

1
10 100 mA 1000
IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

MCC / MCD / MDC Version 1 B MCC Version 8 B MCD Version 8 B

Version 1 or 8 without B in typ designation = without insert in mountig holes

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MCC 56
MDC 56 MCD 56

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 56
MDC 56 MCD 56

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)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.45
180° 0.47
120° 0.49
60° 0.505
30° 0.52

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.014 0.015
2 0.026 0.0095
3 0.41 0.175

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.65
180° 0.67
120° 0.69
60° 0.705
30° 0.72

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.014 0.015
2 0.026 0.0095
3 0.41 0.175
4 0.2 0.67

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MCC 60

Thyristor Module ITRMS = 2x 100 A


ITAVM = 2x 64 A
Preliminary data VRRM, DRM = 1600 V

3 6 7 1 5 4 2 TO-240 AA 6
VRSM VRRM Type 3 7
2 4
VDSM VDRM 1 5

V V

1700 1600 MCC 60-16io1 B

Symbol Conditions Maximum Ratings


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 100 A Features
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 64 A l
International standard package
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1150 A
l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3-ceramic
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1230 A base plate
l
Planar passivated chips
l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1000 A l
Gate-cathode twin pins
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1070 A
I2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 6610 A2s Applications
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 6350 A2s
l
DC motor control
2
l
Softstart AC motor controller
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 5000 As l
Light, heat and temperature control
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 4810 A2s
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 150 A 150 A/µs Advantages
f = 50Hz, tP = 200µs
l
Space and weight savings
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Simple mounting with two screws
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs l
Improved temperature and power
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
cycling
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Reduced protection circuits
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W
PGAV 0.5 W
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...+140 °C
TVJM 140 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting 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

Data according to IEC 60747 and refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
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MCC 60

Symbol Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 125C
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 20 mA 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
V
VT, VF IT, IF = 200 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.70 V 3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VG

VT0 TVJ = 125°C; For power-loss calculations only 0.85 V


rT TVJ = TVJM 4.8 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.4 V 3
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V 1 2
5
6
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 100 mA 1
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA 4

VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V


IGD 10 mA
4: PGAV = 0.5 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs, VD = 6 V 450 mA
5: PGM = 5W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs IGD, TVJ = 125C
6: PGM = 10 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA 0.1
100 101 102 103 mA 104
IG
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = ½ VDRM 2 µs
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics

tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 120 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µstyp. 150 µs


1000
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 50 A, -di/dt = 0.64 A/µs 110 µC
µs
IRM 12 A
tgd
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.5 K/W typ. Limit
per module 0.25 K/W 100
RthCH per thyristor/diode; DC current typ. 0.1 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
10
Optional accessories for module-type MCC 60 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

1
10 100 mA 1000
IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

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MCC 72
MCD 72

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 180 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 115 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V

VRSM VRRM Type


TO-240 AA 6
3 7
VDSM VDRM 2 4
1 5
V V Version 1 B Version 8 B

900 800 MCC 72-08io1 B -- MCC 72-08io8 B MCD 72-08io8 B


1300 1200 MCC 72-12io1 B MCD 72-12io1B MCC 72-12io8 B MCD 72-12io8 B
1500 1400 MCC 72-14io1 B -- MCC 72-14io8 B MCD 72-14io8 B
1700 1600 MCC 72-16io1 B MCD 72-16io1B MCC 72-16io8 B MCD 72-16io8 B
1900 1800 MCC 72-18io1 B -- MCC 72-18io8 B MCD 72-18io8 B

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

MCC
Version 1 B
Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings
3 1 5 4 2
ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 180 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 63°C; 180° sine 115 A MCD
TC = 85°C; 180° sine 85 A Version 1 B
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1700 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1800 A 3 6 1 5 2
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 1540 A MCC
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 1640 A Version 8 B
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 14 450 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 13 500 A2 s 3 1 5 2

TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 11 850 A2 s MCD


VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 11 300 A2 s Version 8 B
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 250 A 150 A/µs
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs Features
VD = 2/3 VDRM
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
l
International standard package,
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs JEDEC TO-240 AA
l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs base plate
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Planar passivated chips
tP = 30 µs Isolation voltage 3600 V~
l
PGM TVJ = TVJM 10 W
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W
l
UL registered, E 72873
l
Gate-cathode twin pins for version
PGAV 0.5 W 1B
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...+125 °C Applications
TVJM 125 °C l
DC motor control
Tstg -40...+125 °C l
Softstart AC motor controller
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ l
Light, heat and temperature control
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Advantages
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in. l
Space and weight savings
Weight Typical including screws 90 g
l
Simple mounting with two screws
l
Improved temperature and power
cycling
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
l
Reduced protection circuits
032

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MCC 72
MCD 72

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 5 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 300 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.74 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.85 V
rT 3.2 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2.5 V
TVJ = -40°C 2.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs; VD = 6 V 450 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 150 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 185 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 50 A, -di/dt = 6 A/µs 170 µC
IRM 45 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.3 K/W
per module other values 0.15 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.5 K/W
per module 0.25 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for module-type MCC 72 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

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time


Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

MCC / MCD Version 1 B MCC Version 8 B MCD Version 8 B

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MCC 72
MCD 72

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 72
MCD 72

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)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.3
180° 0.31
120° 0.33
60° 0.35
30° 0.37

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.008 0.0019
2 0.054 0.047
3 0.238 0.3

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.5
180° 0.51
120° 0.53
60° 0.55
30° 0.57

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.008 0.0019
2 0.054 0.047
3 0.238 0.3
4 0.2 1.25

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MCC 94
MCD 94

High Voltage Thyristor Module ITRMS = 2x 180 A


High Voltage Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 104 A
VRRM = 2000-2200 V

VRSM VRRM Type TO-240 AA 3 6


7
2 4
VDSM VDRM 5
1
V V
2100 2000 MCC 94-20io1 B MCD 94-20io1 B
2300 2200 MCC 94-22io1 B MCD 94-22io1 B

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 180 A
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 104 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 1700 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 1800 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 1540 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 1640 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 14450 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 13500 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 11850 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 11300 A2s
Features
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 250 A 150 A/µs l
International standard package,
f = 50 Hz, tP = 200 µs
JEDEC TO-240 AA
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Direct Copper Bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
IG = 0.45 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
base plate
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs l
Planar passivated chips
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
UL registered, E 72873
l
Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1B
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W
PGAV 0.5 W Applications
VRGM 10 V l
DC motor control
TVJ -40 ...125 °C
l
Softstart AC motor controller
TVJM 125 °C
l
Light, heat and temperature control
Tstg -40 ...125 °C
Advantages
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA Space and weight savings
l
t=1s 3600 V~
l
Simple mounting with two screws
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in. l
Improved temperature and power
Terminal connection torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in. cycling
Weight Typical including screws 90 g l
Reduced protection circuits

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
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MCD 94

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 125C
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM 15 mA
V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
VT IT = 300 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.74 V 3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VG
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = TVJM) 0.85 V
rT 3.2 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.5 V
3
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V 2 6
1 5
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 100 mA
1
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA 4

VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V


IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; tP = 30 µs 200 mA 4: PGAV = 0.5 W
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs; IG = 0.45 A IGD, TVJ = 125C
5: PGM = 5W
6: PGM = 10 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA 0.1
100 101 102 103 mA 104
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs; IG = 0.45 A Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; VR = 100 V; VD = 2/3 VDRM; tP = 200 µs typ. 185 µs
dv/dt = 20 V/µs; IT = 150 A; -di/dt = 10 A/µs 1000
TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = TVJM 170 µC
IRM -di/dt = 6 A/µs; IT = 50 A 45 A µs
RthJC per thyristor; DC current 0.22 K/W tgd
per module 0.11 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor; DC current 0.42 K/W 100
per module 0.21 K/W
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
10
Optional accessories for module-type MCC 94 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

1
10 100 mA 1000
IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") RthJC for various conduction angles d: RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W) d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.22 DC 0.42
180° 0.23 180° 0.43
120° 0.25 120° 0.45
60° 0.27 60° 0.47
30° 0.28 30° 0.48

Constants for ZthJC calculation: Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s) i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0066 0.0019 1 0.0066 0.0019
2 0.0678 0.0477 2 0.0678 0.0477
3 0.1456 0.344 3 0.1456 0.344
4 0.2 1.32

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MCC 95
MCD 95

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 180 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 116 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V

VRSM VRRM Type TO-240 AA 6


3 7
VDSM VDRM 2 4
1 5
V V Version 1 Version 8
900 800 MCC 95-08io1 B -- MCC 95-08io8 B MCD 95-08io8 B
1300 1200 MCC 95-12io1 B MCD 95-12io1 B MCC 95-12io8 B MCD 95-12io8 B
1500 1400 MCC 95-14io1 B -- MCC 95-14io8 B MCD 95-14io8 B
1700 1600 MCC 95-16io1 B MCD 95-16io1 B MCC 95-16io8 B MCD 95-16io8 B
1900 1800 MCC 95-18io1 B -- MCC 95-18io8 B MCD 95-18io8 B

1500 1400 MCC 95-16io1


1700 1600 MCC 95-18io1 3 6 7 1 5 4 2

MCC
Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Version 1

ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 180 A 3 1 5 4 2


ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 116 A
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 2250 A MCD
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 2400 A Version 1
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 2000 A
3 6 1 5 2
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 2150 A
MCC
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 25 300 A2s
Version 8
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 23 900 A2 s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 20 000 A2 s 3 1 5 2
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 19 100 A2 s
MCD
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 250 A 150 A/µs Version 8
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs
VD = 2/3 VDRM
Features
IG = 0.45 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs l
International standard package,
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs JEDEC TO-240 AA
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
base plate
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 10 W l
Planar passivated chips
IT = ITAVM tP = 300 µs 5 W l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
PGAV 0.5 W l
UL registered, E 72873
l
Gate-cathode twin pins for version 1
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...+125 °C Applications
TVJM 125 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C
l
DC motor control
l
Softstart AC motor controller
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ l
Light, heat and temperature control
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in. Advantages
Terminal connection torque (M5) 2.5-4.0/22-35 Nm/lb.in. l
Space and weight savings
Weight Typical including screws 90 g l
Simple mounting with two screws
l
Improved temperature and power
cycling
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
l
Reduced protection circuits
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MCC 95
MCD 95

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 5 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 300 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.5 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.8 V
rT 2.4 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2.5 V
TVJ = -40°C 2.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs; VD = 6 V 450 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 150 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 185 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 50 A, -di/dt = 6 A/µs 170 µC
IRM 45 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.22 K/W
per module other values 0.11 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.42 K/W
per module 0.21 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for module-type MCC 95 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

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

MCC / MCD Version 1 B MCC Version 8 B MCD Version 8 B

Version 1 or 8 without B in typ designation = without insert in mountig holes

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MCC 95
MCD 95

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 95
MCD 95

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)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.22
180° 0.23
120° 0.25
60° 0.27
30° 0.28

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0066 0.0019
2 0.0678 0.0477
3 0.1456 0.344

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.42
180° 0.43
120° 0.45
60° 0.47
30° 0.48

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0066 0.0019
2 0.0678 0.0477
3 0.1456 0.344
4 0.2 1.32

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MCC 122

Thyristor Module ITRMS = 2x300 A


ITAVM = 2x128 A
Preliminary data VRRM, DRM = 800-1800 V

3 6 7 1 5 4 2 6 7
VRSM VRRM Type 3
2 4
VDSM VDRM 5
1
V V
900 800 MCC 122-08io1
1300 1200 MCC 122-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 122-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 122-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 122-18io1

Symbol Conditions Maximum Ratings Features

ITRMS 300 A • International standard package


• Direct copper bonded Al2O3-ceramic
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 128 A base plate
ITSM TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 3600 A • Planar passivated chips
• Isolation voltage 3600 V~
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 3850 A
• UL registered, E 72873
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 3200 A • Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 3420 A
Applications
2 2
I dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 64800 As • Motor control
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 62300 A2s • Power converter
• Heat and temperature control for industrial
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 51200 A2s furnaces and chemical processes
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 49100 A2s • Lighting control
• Contactless switches
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 500 A 150 A/µs
f = 50Hz, tP = 200µs Advantages
VD = 2/3 VDRM
• Space and weight savings
IG = 0.5 A non repetitive, IT = 500 A 500 A/µs • Simple mounting
diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs • Improved temperature and power cycling
• Reduced protection circuits
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
PGAV 8 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=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting torque (M6) 2.25-2.75/20-25 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M6) 4.5-5.5/40-48 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 125 g
Data according to IEC 60747 and refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
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MCC 122

Symbol Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 10 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 120 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.13 V
VT0 TVJ = 125°C; For power-loss calculations only 0.85 V
rT TVJ = TVJM 2 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 1.4 V
TVJ = -40°C 1.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 10 µs, VD = 6 V 300 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = ½ VDRM 2 µs
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 120 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µstyp. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 200 A, -di/dt = 50 A/µs 330 µC
IRM 180 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.2 K/W
per module 0.1 K/W
RthCH per thyristor/diode; DC current typ. 0.1 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2
Optional accessories for modules
Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL Styles 1385,
Type ZY 180R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA Class 5851, File 41234

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MCC 132
MCD 132

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 300 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 130 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V

3 6 7
VRSM VRRM Type 2 4
5
VDSM VDRM 1

V V Version 1 Version 1
900 800 MCC 132-08io1 MCD 132-08io1
1300 1200 MCC 132-12io1 MCD 132-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 132-14io1 MCD 132-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 132-16io1 MCD 132-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 132-18io1 MCD 132-18io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 300 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 130 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 4750 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 5080 A MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 4230 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 4530 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 113 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 108 000 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 89 500 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 86 200 A2s Features
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 500 A 150 A/µs l
International standard package
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
VD = 2/3 VDRM base plate
IG = 0.5 A non repetitive, IT = 500 A 500 A/µs l
Planar passivated chips
diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
l
UL registered, E 72873
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W Applications
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
l
Motor control
l
Power converter
PGAV 8 W l
Heat and temperature control for
VRGM 10 V industrial furnaces and chemical
TVJ -40...+125 °C processes
TVJM 125 °C
l
Lighting control
Tstg -40...+125 °C
l
Contactless switches

VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ Advantages


IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ l
Space and weight savings
l
Simple mounting
Md Mounting torque (M6) 2.25-2.75/20-25 Nm/lb.in. l
Improved temperature and power
Terminal connection torque (M6) 4.5-5.5/40-48 Nm/lb.in.
cycling
Weight Typical including screws 125 g l
Reduced protection circuits

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
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MCC 132
MCD 132

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 10 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 300 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.36 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.8 V
rT 1.5 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2.5 V
TVJ = -40°C 2.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 300 mA
IG = 0.5 A; diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
IG = 0.5 A; diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 160 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 300 A, -di/dt = 50 A/µs 550 µC
IRM 235 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.23 K/W
per module other values 0.115 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.33 K/W
per module 0.165 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time


Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

MCC MCD

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MCC 132
MCD 132

4000 106
ITSM
i2 t
A

A2s
3000
50 Hz
80 % VRRM
TVJ = 45°C
TVJ = 125°C
2000 105
TVJ = 45°C

TVJ = 125°C

1000

0 104
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10
t t
Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 i2t versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCD 132

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)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.230
180° 0.244
120° 0.255
60° 0.283
30° 0.321

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0095 0.001
2 0.0175 0.065
3 0.203 0.4

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.330
180° 0.344
120° 0.355
60° 0.383
30° 0.421

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0095 0.001
2 0.0175 0.065
3 0.203 0.4
4 0.1 1.29

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MCC 161
MCD 161

High Voltage Thyristor Module ITRMS = 2x 300 A


High Voltage High Voltage ITAVM = 2x 165 A
VRRM = 2000-2200 V

3 6 7
VRSM VRRM Type 2 4
5
VDSM VDRM 1

V V
2100 2000 MCC 161-20io1 MCD 161-20io1
2300 2200 MCC 161-22io1 MCD 161-22io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 300 A
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 165 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 6000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 6400 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 5250 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 5600 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 180000 A2s Features
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 170000 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 137000 A2s l
International standard package
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 128000 A2s l
Direct Copper Bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
base plate
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 500 A 150 A/µs l
Planar passivated chips
f = 50 Hz, tP = 200 µs l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
UL registered, E 72873
IG = 0.5 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs Applications
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
l
Motor control
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W l
Power converter
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W l
Heat and temperature control for
PGAV 8 W industrial furnaces and chemical
VRGM 10 V processes
TVJ -40 ...125 °C
l
Lighting control
TVJM 125 °C
l
Contactless switches
Tstg -40 ...125 °C
Advantages
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ l
Space and weight savings
l
Simple mounting
Md Mounting torque (M6) 2.25-2.75/20-25 Nm/lb.in. l
Improved temperature and power
Terminal connection torque (M6) 4.5-5.5/40-48 Nm/lb.in. cycling
Weight Typical including screws 125 g l
Reduced protection circuits

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

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MCC 161
MCD 161

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM 40 mA
VT IT = 300 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.36 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = TVJM) 0.8 V
rT 1.6 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V
TVJ = -40°C 2.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; tP = 30 µs 200 mA
diG/dt = 0.45A/µs; IG = 0.45 A
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs; IG = 0.5 A
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; VR = 100 V; VD = 2/3 VDRM; tP = 200 µs typ. 150 µs
dv/dt = 20 V/µs; IT = 160 A; -di/dt = 10A/µs
QS TVJ = TVJM 550 µC
IRM -di/dt = 50 A/µs; IT = 300 A 235 A
RthJC per thyristor; DC current 0.155 K/W
per module 0.078 K/W
RthJK per thyristor; DC current 0.225 K/W
per module 0.113 K/W
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") RthJC for various conduction angles d: RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W) d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.155 DC 0.225
180° 0.167 180° 0.237
120° 0.175 120° 0.245
60° 0.197 60° 0.262
30° 0.226 30° 0.296

Constants for ZthJC calculation: Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s) i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0072 0.001 1 0.0072 0.001
2 0.0188 0.08 2 0.0188 0.08
3 0.129 0.2 3 0.129 0.2
4 0.07 1.0

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MCC 162
MCD 162

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 300 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 190 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V

3 6 7
VRSM VRRM Type 2 4
5
VDSM VDRM 1

V V Version 1 Version 1

900 800 MCC 162-08io1 MCD 162-08io1


1300 1200 MCC 162-12io1 MCD 162-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 162-14io1 MCD 162-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 162-16io1 MCD 162-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 162-18io1 MCD 162-18io1
3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 300 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 80°C; 180° sine 190 A 3 1 5 4 2
TC = 85°C; 180° sine 181 A
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 6000 A
MCD
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 6400 A
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 5250 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 5600 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 180 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 170 000 A2 s Features
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 137 000 A2s l
International standard package
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 128 000 A2 s l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
base plate
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 500 A 150 A/µs l
Planar passivated chips
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
UL registered, E 72873
IG = 0.5 A non repetitive, IT = 500 A 500 A/µs l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs Applications
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Motor control
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W
l
Power converter
l
Heat and temperature control for
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
industrial furnaces and chemical
PGAV 8 W processes
VRGM 10 V l
Lighting control
l
Contactless switches
TVJ -40...+125 °C
TVJM 125 °C Advantages
Tstg -40...+125 °C l
Space and weight savings
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ l
Simple mounting
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
l
Improved temperature and power
cycling
Md Mounting torque (M6) 2.25-2.75/20-25 Nm/lb.in. l
Reduced protection circuits
Terminal connection torque (M6) 4.5-5.5/40-48 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 125 g

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

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MCC 162
MCD 162

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 10 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 300 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.25 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 125°C) 0.88 V
rT 1.15 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2.5 V
TVJ = -40°C 2.6 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.2 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 300 mA
IG = 0.5 A; diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 200 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
IG = 0.5 A; diG/dt = 0.5 A/µs
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 150 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 20 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = TVJM; IT, IF = 300 A, -di/dt = 50 A/µs 550 µC
IRM 235 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.155 K/W
per module other values 0.0775 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.225 K/W
per module 0.1125 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")

MCC Version 1 MCD Version 1

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MCC 162
MCD 162

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 162
MCD 162

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)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.155
180° 0.167
120° 0.176
60° 0.197
30° 0.227

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0072 0.001
2 0.0188 0.08
3 0.129 0.2

Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.225
180° 0.237
120° 0.246
60° 0.267
30° 0.297

Constants for ZthJK calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0072 0.001
2 0.0188 0.08
3 0.129 0.2
4 0.07 1.0

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MCC 170

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 350 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 203 A
VRRM = 1200-1800 V

3 6 7 1 5 4 2 3 76
VRSM VRRM Type
2 5
VDSM VDRM 4

V V
1300 1200 MCC 170-12io1 1
1500 1400 MCC 170-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 170-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 170-18io1

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Features


l
International standard package
ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 350 A l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3-ceramic
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 203 A with copper base plate
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 5400 A l
Planar passivated chips
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 5800 A l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
l
UL registered E 72873
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 5000 A l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 5500 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 146 000 A2s Applications
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 140 000 A2s l
Motor control, softstarter
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 125 000 As2
l
Power converter
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 126 000 A2s
l
Heat and temperature control for
industrial furnaces and chemical
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 660 A 100 A/µs processes
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs l
Lighting control
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Solid state switches
IG = 1 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
diG/dt = 1 A/µs
Advantages
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Simple mounting
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Improved temperature and power
cycling
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W l
Reduced protection circuits
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
PGAV 20 W
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...+130 °C
TVJM 130 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 750 g

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

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MCC 170

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


140C
1: IGT, TVJ = 130
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 40 mA V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VT, VF IT, IF = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.65 V VG

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 130°C) 0.8 V


3
rT 1 mΩ
2 6
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V 5
1 4
TVJ = -40°C 3 V 1
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 220 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
4: PGM = 20 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 200 mA
5: PGM = 60 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs 140C
IGD, TVJ = 130
6: PGM = 120 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA 0.1
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 A 102
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG

IG = 1 A; diG/dt = 1 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics


tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 200 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 50 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
100 TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = 125°C; IT, IF = 300 A; -di/dt = 50 A/µs 550 µC
IRM 235 A µs
tgd
RthJC per thyristor (diode); DC current 0.164 K/W
per module other values 0.082 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor (diode); DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.204 K/W
per module 0.102 K/W
10
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180 R (R = Right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1
1

0.01 0.1 1 A 10
IG
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time
M8x20

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MCC 170

6000 106 400


ITSM
A I2dt ITAVM DC
50 Hz A
80 % VRRM IFAVM 180° sin
5000
TVJ = 45°C A2s 120°
TVJ = 130°C 300 60°
30°
4000

TVJ = 45°C

3000 105 200

2000 TVJ = 130°C

100

1000

0 104 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
t t TC

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature
400
Ptot Fig. 5 Power dissipation versus on-
RthKA K/W
state current and ambient
W 0.1
0.2
temperature (per thyristor or
300 0.3 diode)
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
200
DC
180° sin
120°
60°
100 30°

0
0 100 200 300 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
ITAVM/IFAVM TA

2000
Ptot Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge:
RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus direct
W
0.04
output current and ambient
0.06
1500 0.08 temperature
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
1000

Circuit
B6
3xMCC170
500

0
0 200 400 600 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
IdAVM TA

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MCC 170

2000
Ptot Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:
W RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus RMS
0.04
output current and ambient
0.06 temperature
1500
0.08
0.1
0.15
0.2
1000 0.3

Circuit
W3
3xMCC170
500

0
0 100 200 300 400 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150

IRMS TA

0.25
Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to case (per thyristor or
ZthJC
diode)
0.20
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
0.15
DC 0.160
180° 0.171
30°
0.10 60° 120° 0.180
120° 60° 0.203
180° 30° 0.247
DC
0.05
Constants for ZthJC calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 1 0.0077 0.00054
t 2 0.0413 0.098
3 0.096 0.54
4 0.0149 12
0.30
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to heatsink (per thyristor
0.25 or diode)
ZthJK
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
0.20
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.200
0.15
180° 0.211
30° 120° 0.220
0.10 60° 60° 0.243
120°
180°
30° 0.287
DC
0.05
Constants for ZthJK calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 1 0.0077 0.00054
t 2 0.0413 0.098
3 0.096 0.54
4 0.0149 12
5 0.04 12

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MCC 220
MCD 220

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 400 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 250 A
VRRM = 800-1600 V

3
2 7
VRSM VRRM Type 6
5
VDSM VDRM 1 4

V V Version 1 Version 1
900 800 MCC 220-08io1 MCD 220-08io1
1300 1200 MCC 220-12io1 MCD 220-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 220-14io1 MCD 220-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 220-16io1 MCD 220-16io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 400 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 250 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 8500 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 9000 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 7000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 7600 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 360 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 336 000 A2 s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 245 000 A2s Features
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 240 000 A2 s l
International standard package
l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 750 A 100 A/µs
base plate
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs l
Planar passivated chips
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
IG = 1 A non repetitive, IT = 250 A 800 A/µs l
UL registered, E 72873
diG/dt = 1 A/µs l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) Applications
l
Motor control
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W l
Power converter
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W l
Heat and temperature control for
PGAV 20 W industrial furnaces and chemical
VRGM 10 V processes
l
Lighting control
TVJ -40...+140 °C l
Contactless switches
TVJM 140 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C Advantages
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
l
Space and weight savings
l
Simple mounting
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ l
Improved temperature and power
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-5/22-44 Nm/lb.in. cycling
Terminal connection torque (M8) 12-15/106-132 Nm/lb.in. l
Reduced protection circuits
Weight Typical including screws 320 g

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

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MCC 220
MCD 220

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 70 mA
IDRM 40 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.53 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 140°C) 0.9 V
rT 1.0 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V
TVJ = -40°C 3 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 200 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
IG = 1 A; diG/dt = 1 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics

tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 200 µs


VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 50 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = 125°C; IT, IF = 400 A, -di/dt = 50 A/µs 760 µC
IRM 275 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.139 K/W
per module other values 0.0695 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.179 K/W
per module 0.0895 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
Threaded spacer for higher Anode/
MCC MCD Cathode construction:
Type ZY 250, material brass

20 12

14

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MCC 220
MCD 220

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 220
MCD 220

Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:


Power dissipation versus RMS
output current and ambient
temperature

0.15 Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance


30°
junction to case (per thyristor or
K/W DC
diode)
ZthJC RthJC for various conduction angles d:

0.10 d RthJC (K/W)


DC 0.139
180°C 0.141
120°C 0.142
60°C 0.142
0.05 30°C 0.143

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
1 0.0037 0.0099
0.000
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 2 0.0177 0.168
t 3 0.1175 0.456

0.20 Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


K/W 30° junction to heatsink (per thyristor
DC or diode)
ZthJK
0.15 RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.179
0.10 180°C 0.181
120°C 0.182
60°C 0.183
30°C 0.183
0.05
Constants for ZthJK calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0
0.00 1 0.0037 0.0099
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 2 0.0177 0.168
t 3 0.1175 0.456
4 0.04 1.36
835

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MCC 224
MCD 224

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 400 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 240 A
VRRM = 2000-2200 V

3 76
2 5
4
VRSM VRRM Type
VDSM VDRM
V V 1

2100 2000 MCC 224-20io1 MCD 224-20io1


2300 2200 MCC 224-22io1 MCD 224-22io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 400 A
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 240 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 8000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 8500 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 7000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 7500 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 320000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 303000 A2s
Features
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 245000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 240000 A2s l
International standard package
l
Direct Copper Bonded Al2O3-ceramic
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 750 A 100 A/µs
with copper base plate
f = 50 Hz, tP = 200 µs l
Planar passivated chips
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
IG = 1 A non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs l
UL registered E 72873
diG/dt = 1 A/µs l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W Applications
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
PGAV 20 W l
Motor control, softstarter
VRGM 10 V
l
Power converter
l
Heat and temperature control for
TVJ -40 ...130 °C industrial furnaces and chemical
TVJM 130 °C processes
Tstg -40 ...125 °C l
Lighting control
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
l
Solid state switches
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in.
Advantages
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 750 g l
Simple mounting
l
Improved temperature and power
cycling
Data according to IEC 60747 and refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
l
Reduced protection circuits
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MCC 224
MCD 224

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


140C
1: IGT, TVJ = 130
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM 40 mA V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VT IT = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.4 V VG

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = TVJM) 0.8 V


3
rT 0.76 mΩ
2 6
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V 5
1 4
TVJ = -40°C 3 V 1
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 220 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
4: PGM = 20 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; tP = 30 µs 200 mA
5: PGM = 60 W
diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs; IG = 0.45 A 140C
IGD, TVJ = 130
6: PGM = 120 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA 0.1
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 A 102
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG

diG/dt = 1 A/µs; IG = 1 A Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics


tq TVJ = TVJM; VR = 100 V; VD = 2/3 VDRM; tP = 200 µs typ. 200 µs
dv/dt = 50 V/µs; IT = 300 A; -di/dt = 10 A/µs
100 TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = TVJM 760 µC
IRM -di/dt = 50 A/µs; IT = 400 A 275 A µs
tgd
RthJC per thyristor; DC current 0.139 K/W
per module 0.069 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor; DC current 0.179 K/W
per module 0.089 K/W
10
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180 R (R = Right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1
1

0.01 0.1 1 A 10
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time
MCC MCD
M8x20 M8x20

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MCC 224
MCD 224

8000 106 400


ITSM 2
It VR = 0V A
A 350
50 Hz ITAVM
80 % VRRM A2s DC
6000 TVJ = 45°C 300 180° sin
TVJ = 130°C 120°
60°
250
TVJ = 45°C 30°
TVJ = 130°C
4000 105 200

150

2000 100

50

0 104 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
t t TC
Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 I2t versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature

500
Ptot
Fig. 5 Power dissipation versus on-
RthKA K/W
W state current and ambient
0.1
0.2 temperature (per thyristor or
400
0.3 diode)
0.4
0.6
300 0.8
1

DC
200 180° sin
120°
60°
30°
100

0
0 100 200 300 A 0 25 50 75 100 125
°C 150
ITAVM TA

2000
Ptot
Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge:
RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus direct
W
0.03 output current and ambient
0.05
1500 0.08 temperature
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
1000
Circuit
B6
3xMCC224
500

0
0 200 400 600 A 0 25 50 75 100 °C
125 150
IdAVM TA

745

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MCC 224
MCD 224

2000
Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:
W RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus RMS
0.03 output current and ambient
0.05
Ptot
1500 0.08 temperature
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
1000
Circuit
W3
3xMCC224
500

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
TA
IRMS

0.25
Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to case (per thyristor or
diode)
0.20
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
ZthJC
0.15
DC 0.139
180° 0.148
30° 120° 0.156
0.10 60°
120°
60° 0.176
180° 30° 0.214
DC
0.05 Constants for ZthJC calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0067 0.00054
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102
2 0.0358 0.098
t
3 0.0832 0.54
4 0.0129 12

0.30
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to heatsink (per thyristor
0.25 or diode)
ZthJK RthJK for various conduction angles d:
0.20
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.179
0.15 180° 0.188
30° 120° 0.196
0.10 60° 60° 0.216
120° 30° 0.256
180°
DC
0.05 Constants for ZthJK calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00
10-3 10-2 10 -1 100 101 s 102 1 0.0067 0.00054
t
2 0.0358 0.098
3 0.0832 0.54
4 0.0129 12
5 0.04 12

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MCC 225
MCD 225

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 400 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 221 A
VRRM = 1200-1800 V

3 76
VRSM VRRM Type 2 5
4
VDSM VDRM
V V
1
1300 1200 MCC 225-12io1 MCD 225-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 225-14io1 MCD 225-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 225-16io1 MCD 225-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 225-18io1 MCD 225-18io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 400 A
ITAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 221 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 8000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 8500 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 7000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 7700 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 320 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 300 000 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 245 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 246 000 A2s Features
l
International standard package
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 750 A 100 A/µs l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3-ceramic
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs with copper base plate
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Planar passivated chips
IG = 1 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
diG/dt = 1 A/µs l
UL registered E 72873
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs
l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W Applications
l
Motor control, softstarter
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W l
Power converter
PGAV 20 W l
Heat and temperature control for
VRGM 10 V industrial furnaces and chemical
TVJ -40...+130 °C processes
TVJM 130 °C l
Lighting control
Tstg -40...+125 °C l
Solid state switches
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ Advantages
l
Simple mounting
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in. l
Improved temperature and power
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in. cycling
Weight Typical including screws 750 g l
Reduced protection circuits

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

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MCC 225
MCD 225

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


140C
1: IGT, TVJ = 130
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 40 mA V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VT, VF IT, IF = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.40 V VG

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 130°C) 0.8 V


3
rT 0.76 mΩ
2 6
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V 5
1 4
TVJ = -40°C 3 V 1
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 220 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
4: PGM = 20 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 200 mA
5: PGM = 60 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs 140C
IGD, TVJ = 130
6: PGM = 120 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA 0.1
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 A 102
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG

IG = 1 A; diG/dt = 1 A/µs
Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 200 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 50 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
100 TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = 125°C; IT, IF = 300 A; -di/dt = 50 A/µs 550 µC
IRM 235 A µs
tgd
RthJC per thyristor (diode); DC current 0.157 K/W
per module other values 0.08 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor (diode); DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.197 K/W
per module 0.1 K/W
10
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180 R (R = Right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1
1

0.01 0.1 1 A 10
IG

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

MCC MCD
M8x20 M8x20

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MCC 225
MCD 225

8000 106 400


ITSM ITAVM A
50 Hz
I2dt
A IFAVM DC
80 % VRRM 180° sin
TVJ = 45°C A2s 120°
6000 TVJ = 130°C 300 60°
TVJ = 45°C 30°

4000 105 TVJ = 130°C 200

2000 100

0 104 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
t t TC

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature
400
Ptot RthKA K/W Fig. 5 Power dissipation versus on-
W 0.1
state current and ambient
0.2 temperature (per thyristor or
300 0.3 diode)
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
200
DC
180° sin
120°
60°
100 30°

0
0 100 200 300 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
ITAVM/IFAVM TA

2000
Ptot RthKA K/W
Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge:
W Power dissipation versus direct
0.03
0.05 output current and ambient
1500 0.08 temperature
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
1000

Circuit
B6
3xMCC225
500
3xMCD225

0
0 200 400 600 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
IdAVM TA

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MCC 225
MCD 225

2000 Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:


Ptot
W RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus RMS
0.03 output current and ambient
0.05 temperature
1500 0.08
0.1
0.15
0.2
1000 0.3

Circuit
500 W3
3xMCC225 or
3xMCD225

0
0 100 200 300 400 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
IRMS TA

0.25
Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to case (per thyristor or
ZthJC
diode)
0.20
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
d RthJC (K/W)
0.15
DC 0.157
180° 0.168
30°
0.10 60° 120° 0.177
120° 60° 0.200
180° 30° 0.243
DC
0.05
Constants for ZthJC calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 1 0.0076 0.00054
t 2 0.0406 0.098
3 0.0944 0.54
4 0.0147 12
0.30
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to heatsink (per thyristor
ZthJK 0.25 or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
0.20
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.197
0.15
180° 0.208
30° 120° 0.217
0.10 60° 60° 0.240
120°
180°
30° 0.283
DC
0.05
Constants for ZthJK calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00
10-3 10 -2 10 -1 100 101
s 102
1 0.0076 0.00054
t 2 0.0406 0.098
3 0.0944 0.54
4 0.0147 12
5 0.04 12

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MCC 250
MCD 250

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 450 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 287 A
VRRM = 800-1800 V

3
2 7
VRSM VRRM Type 6
5
1 4
VDSM VDRM
V V Version 1 Version 1
900 800 MCC 250-08io1 MCD 250-08io1
1300 1200 MCC 250-12io1 MCD 250-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 250-14io1 MCD 250-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 250-16io1 MCD 250-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 250-18io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 450 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 287 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 9000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 9600 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 7800 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 8500 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 405 000 A2s
Features
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 380 000 A2 s l
International standard package
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 304 000 A2s l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 300 000 A2 s base plate
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 860 A 100 A/µs
l
Planar passivated chips
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs
l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
VD = 2/3 VDRM
l
UL registered, E 72873
IG = 1 A non repetitive, IT = 290 A 800 A/µs
l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
diG/dt = 1 A/µs
Applications
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Motor control
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Power converter
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W l
Heat and temperature control for
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W industrial furnaces and chemical
processes
PGAV 20 W l
Lighting control
VRGM 10 V l
Contactless switches
TVJ -40...+140 °C
Advantages
TVJM 140 °C l
Space and weight savings
Tstg -40...+125 °C l
Simple mounting
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ l
Improved temperature and power
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ cycling
l
Reduced protection circuits
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-5/22-44 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M8) 12-15/106-132 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 320 g

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

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MCC 250
MCD 250

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 70 mA
IDRM 40 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.36 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 140°C) 0.85 V
rT 0.82 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V
TVJ = -40°C 3 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 200 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
IG = 1 A; diG/dt = 1 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics

tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 200 µs


VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 50 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = 125°C; IT, IF = 400 A, -di/dt = 50 A/µs 760 µC
IRM 275 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.129 K/W
per module other values 0.0645 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.169 K/W
per module 0.0845 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
Threaded spacer for higher Anode/
Cathode construction:
MCC MCD
Type ZY 250, material brass

20 12

14

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MCC 250
MCD 250

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 250
MCD 250

Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:


Power dissipation versus RMS
output current and ambient
temperature

0.15
Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance
30° junction to case (per thyristor or
K/W
DC diode)
ZthJC RthJC for various conduction angles d:
0.10 d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.129
180°C 0.131
120°C 0.131
60°C 0.132
0.05
30°C 0.132

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0035 0.099
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 102
s 2 0.0165 0.168
t 3 0.1091 0.456

0.20
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to heatsink (per thyristor
30°
DC
or diode)
ZthJK
0.15 RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.169
0.10 180°C 0.171
120°C 0.172
60°C 0.172
30°C 0.173
0.05
Constants for ZthJK calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0033 0.099
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 2 0.0159 0.168
t 3 0.1053 0.456
4 0.04 1.36
835

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MCC 255
MCD 255

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 450 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 250 A
VRRM = 1200-1800 V

3 76
VRSM VRRM Type 2 5
4
VDSM VDRM
V V
1300 1200 MCC 255-12io1 MCD 255-12io1 1
1500 1400 MCC 255-14io1 MCD 255-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 255-16io1 MCD 255-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 255-18io1 MCD 255-18io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 450 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 250 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 9000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 9600 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 7800 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 8600 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 405 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 382 000 A2s Features
l
International standard package
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 304 000 A2s l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3-ceramic
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 307 000 A2s with copper base plate
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 860 A 100 A/µs
l
Planar passivated chips
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs
l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
VD = 2/3 VDRM
l
UL registered E 72873
IG = 1 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
diG/dt = 1 A/µs
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs Applications
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
l
Motor control, softstarter
l
Power converter
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W l
Heat and temperature control for
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W industrial furnaces and chemical
PGAV 20 W processes
VRGM 10 V l
Lighting control
l
Solid state switches
TVJ -40...+130 °C
TVJM 130 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C Advantages
l
Simple mounting
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ l
Improved temperature and power
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ cycling
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in.
l
Reduced protection circuits
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 750 g

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

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MCC 255
MCD 255

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


140C
1: IGT, TVJ = 130
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 40 mA V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VT, VF IT, IF = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.36 V VG

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 130°C) 0.8 V


3
rT 0.68 mΩ
2 6
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V 5
1 4
TVJ = -40°C 3 V 1
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 220 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
4: PGM = 20 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 200 mA
5: PGM = 60 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs 140C
IGD, TVJ = 130
6: PGM = 120 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA 0.1
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 A 102
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG

IG = 1 A; diG/dt = 1 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics


tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 200 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 50 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
100 TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = 125°C; IT, IF = 300 A; -di/dt = 50 A/µs 760 µC
IRM 275 A µs
tgd
RthJC per thyristor (diode); DC current 0.140 K/W
per module other values 0.07 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor (diode); DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.18 K/W
per module 0.09 K/W
10
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180 R (R = Right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1
1

0.01 0.1 1 A 10
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") IG
Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time
MCC 255 MCD 255
M8x20 M8x20

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MCC 255
MCD 255

10000 106 400


ITSM ITAVM A
50 Hz I2dt DC
A IFAVM
80 % VRRM 180° sin
8000 TVJ = 45°C A2s 120°
TVJ = 130°C 300 60°
TVJ = 45°C
30°

6000
TVJ = 130°C
105 200

4000

100
2000

0 104 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
t t TC

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature
500
Ptot RthKA K/W Fig. 5 Power dissipation versus on-
W
0.1 state current and ambient
400 0.2 temperature (per thyristor or
0.3 diode)
0.4
0.6
300 0.8
1.0

DC
200 180° sin
120°
60°
30°
100

0
0 100 200 300 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
ITAVM/IFAVM TA

2000
Ptot
RthKA K/W Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge:
W Power dissipation versus direct
0.03
0.06 output current and ambient
1500 0.1 temperature
0.15
0.2
0.3
0.4
1000

Circuit
B6
3xMCC255 or
500
3xMCD255

0
0 200 400 600 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
IdAVM TA

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MCD 255
2000
Ptot Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:
W
RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus RMS
0.03 output current and ambient
0.06 temperature
1500
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
1000 0.4

Circuit
W3
500 3xMCC255 or
3xMCD255

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150

IRMS TA

0.25
Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance
K/W
ZthJC junction to case (per thyristor or
0.20 diode)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:

0.15
d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.139
30° 180° 0.148
0.10 60° 120° 0.156
120° 60° 0.176
180°
DC
30° 0.214
0.05
Constants for ZthJC calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 1 0.0066 0.00054
t 2 0.0358 0.098
3 0.0831 0.54
4 0.0129 12
0.30
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
K/W
junction to heatsink (per thyristor
0.25
ZthJK
or diode)
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
0.20
d RthJK (K/W)

0.15
DC 0.179
180° 0.188
30° 120° 0.196
0.10 60°
120°
60° 0.216
180° 30° 0.254
DC
0.05
Constants for ZthJK calculation:

0.00
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102
1 0.0066 0.00054
t 2 0.0358 0.098
3 0.0831 0.54
4 0.0129 12
5 0.04 12

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MCC 310
MCD 310

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 500 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 320 A
VRRM = 800-2200 V

3
2 76
VRSM VRRM Type 5
VDSM VDRM 1 4

V V Version 1 Version 1
900 800 MCC 310-08io1 MCD 310-08io1
1300 1200 MCC 310-12io1 MCD 310-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 310-14io1 MCD 310-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 310-16io1 MCD 310-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 310-18io1 MCD 310-18io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 500 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 320 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 9200 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 9800 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 8000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 8600 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 420 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 400 000 A2 s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz), sine 320 000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz), sine 306 000 A2 s Features
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 960 A 100 A/µs l
International standard package
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
VD = 2/3 VDRM base plate
IG = 1 A non repetitive, IT = 320 A 500 A/µs l
Planar passivated chips
diG/dt = 1 A/µs l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
l
UL registered, E 72873
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W Applications
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
l
Motor control
l
Power converter
PGAV 20 W l
Heat and temperature control for
VRGM 10 V industrial furnaces and chemical
TVJ -40...+140 °C processes
TVJM 140 °C
l
Lighting control
Tstg -40...+125 °C
l
Contactless switches

VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ Advantages


IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ l
Space and weight savings
l
Simple mounting
Md Mounting torque (M5) 2.5-5/22-44 Nm/lb.in. l
Improved temperature and power
Terminal connection torque (M8) 12-15/106-132 Nm/lb.in.
cycling
Weight Typical including screws 320 g l
Reduced protection circuits

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
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MCD 310

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 70 mA
IDRM 40 mA
VT, VF IT, IF = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.32 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 140°C) 0.8 V
rT 0.82 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V
TVJ = -40°C 3 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 200 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 200 mA
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
IG = 1 A; diG/dt = 1 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics

tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 200 µs


VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 50 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
QS TVJ = 125°C; IT, IF = 400 A, -di/dt = 50 A/µs 760 µC
IRM 275 A
RthJC per thyristor/diode; DC current 0.112 K/W
per module other values 0.056 K/W
RthJK per thyristor/diode; DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.152 K/W
per module 0.076 K/W
dS Creepage distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance through air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed gate/cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180R (R = right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
Threaded spacer for higher Anode/
MCC MCD Cathode construction:
Type ZY 250, material brass

20 12

14

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MCC 310
MCD 310

Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration 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

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MCC 310
MCD 310

Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:


Power dissipation versus RMS
output current and ambient
temperature

0.15
Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance
K/W
junction to case (per thyristor or
diode)
ZthJC 30° RthJC for various conduction angles d:
DC
0.10 d RthJC (K/W)
DC 0.112
180°C 0.113
120°C 0.114
60°C 0.115
0.05
30°C 0.115

Constants for ZthJC calculation:


i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.000 1 0.003 0.099
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 2 0.0143 0.168
t
3 0.0947 0.456

0.20
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
K/W
junction to heatsink (per thyristor
ZthJK or diode)
30°
0.15 DC RthJK for various conduction angles d:
d RthJK (K/W)
DC 0.152
0.10 180°C 0.154
120°C 0.154
60°C 0.155
30°C 0.155
0.05
Constants for ZthJK calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0
0.00 1 0.003 0.099
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 2 0.0143 0.168
t
3 0.0947 0.456
4 0.04 1.36
835

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MCC 312
MCD 312

Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 2x 520 A


Thyristor/Diode Modules ITAVM = 2x 320 A
VRRM = 1200-1800 V

3 76
VRSM VRRM Type 2 5
4
VDSM VDRM
V V
1
1300 1200 MCC 312-12io1 MCD 312-12io1
1500 1400 MCC 312-14io1 MCD 312-14io1
1700 1600 MCC 312-16io1 MCD 312-16io1
1900 1800 MCC 312-18io1 MCD 312-18io1

3 6 7 1 5 4 2

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings MCC


ITRMS, IFRMS TVJ = TVJM 520 A
ITAVM, IFAVM TC = 85°C; 180° sine 320 A 3 1 5 4 2
ITSM, IFSM TVJ = 45°C; t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 9200 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 10100 A
MCD
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 8000 A
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 8800 A
∫i2dt TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 423 000 A2s
Features
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 423 000 A2s l
International standard package
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 320 000 A2s l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3-ceramic
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 321 000 A2s with copper base plate
l
Planar passivated chips
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 960 A 100 A/µs l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
f =50 Hz, tP =200 µs l
UL registered E 72873
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
IG = 1 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
diG/dt = 1 A/µs
Applications
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Motor control, softstarter
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Power converter
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W
l
Heat and temperature control for
industrial furnaces and chemical
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
processes
PGAV 20 W l
Lighting control
VRGM 10 V l
Solid state switches
TVJ -40...+140 °C
TVJM 140 °C
Tstg -40...+125 °C Advantages
l
Simple mounting
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~ l
Improved temperature and power
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~ cycling
l
Reduced protection circuits
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 750 g

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

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MCD 312

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 140C
IRRM, IDRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM; VD = VDRM 40 mA V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VT, VF IT, IF = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.32 V VG

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = 140°C) 0.8 V


3
rT 0.68 mΩ
2 6
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V 5
1 4
TVJ = -40°C 3 V 1
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 150 mA
TVJ = -40°C 220 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
4: PGM = 20 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; tP = 30 µs; VD = 6 V 200 mA
5: PGM = 60 W
IG = 0.45 A; diG/dt = 0.45 A/µs IGD, TVJ = 140C
6: PGM = 120 W
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 150 mA 0.1
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 A 102
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs IG

IG = 1 A; diG/dt = 1 A/µs Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics


tq TVJ = TVJM; IT = 300 A, tP = 200 µs; -di/dt = 10 A/µs typ. 200 µs
VR = 100 V; dv/dt = 50 V/µs; VD = 2/3 VDRM
100 TVJ = 25C
QS TVJ = 125°C; IT, IF = 300 A; -di/dt = 50 A/µs 760 µC
IRM 275 A µs
tgd
RthJC per thyristor (diode); DC current 0.12 K/W
per module other values 0.06 K/W typ. Limit
RthJK per thyristor (diode); DC current see Fig. 8/9 0.16 K/W
per module 0.08 K/W
10
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
Type ZY 180 R (R = Right for pin pair 6/7) CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1
1

0.01 0.1 1 A 10
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") IG

MCC MCD Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time


M8x20 M8x20

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MCC 312
MCD 312

10000 106 600


ITSM 2
It VR = 0V A
A 50 Hz DC
ITAVM 180° sin
80 % VRRM I 500
8000 TVJ = 45°C
2
As FAVM 120°
TVJ = 140°C TVJ = 45°C 60°
30°
400
6000
TVJ = 140°C
105 300

4000
200

2000
100

0 104 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
t t TC
Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 I2t versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 4a Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature

600
Ptot
Fig. 5 Power dissipation versus on-
RthKA K/W
W state current and ambient
0.06
500 0.1 temperature (per thyristor or
0.2 diode)
0.3
400 0.4
0.6
0.8
300
DC
180° sin
120°
200
60°
30°

100

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 A 0 25 50 75 100 125
°C 150
ITAVM / IFAVM TA

3000
Ptot
Fig. 6 Three phase rectifier bridge:
W RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus direct
2500
0.02 output current and ambient
0.04
0.07 temperature
0.1
2000 0.15
0.2
0.3
1500

Circuit
1000 B6
3xMCC312 or
3xMCD312
500

0
0 200 400 600 800 A 0 25 50 75 100 °C
125 150
IdAVM TA

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MCC 312
MCD 312

3000
Fig. 7 Three phase AC-controller:
W Power dissipation versus RMS
RthKA K/W
2500 0.02
output current and ambient
Ptot 0.04 temperature
0.07
2000 0.1
0.15
0.2
1500 0.3

1000 Circuit
W3
3xMCC312 or
500 3xMCD312

0
0 200 400 600 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
TA
IRMS

0.20 Fig. 8 Transient thermal impedance


junction to case (per thyristor or
K/W
diode)
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
0.15
d RthJC (K/W)
ZthJC
DC 0.120
0.10
180° 0.128
30° 120° 0.135
60° 60° 0.153
120°
180°
30° 0.185
0.05 DC
Constants for ZthJC calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0058 0.00054
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102 2 0.031 0.098
t 3 0.072 0.54
4 0.0112 12

0.25 Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


junction to heatsink (per thyristor
K/W
or diode)
0.20
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
ZthJK
d RthJK (K/W)
0.15 DC 0.160
180° 0.168
120° 0.175
0.10 30° 60° 0.193
60°
120° 30° 0.225
180°
0.05 DC Constants for ZthJK calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0058 0.00054
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102
2 0.031 0.098
t 3 0.072 0.54
4 0.0112 12
5 0.04 12

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MCO 450

High Power Single ITRMS = 750 A


Thyristor Module ITAV = 464 A
VRRM = 2000-2200 V

3
3 5 4 2 5
VRSM VRRM Type 2 4
VDSM VDRM
V V

2100 2000 MCO 450-20io1


2300 2200 MCO 450-22io1

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Features


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 750 A l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
ITAV TC = 85°C; 180° sine 464 A
with copper base plate
ITSM TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 15000 A l
Planar passivated chips
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 16000 A l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
l
UL applied
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 13000 A l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 14400 A
I2t TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 1125000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 1062000 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 845000 A2s Applications
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 813000 A2s
l
Motor control, soft starter
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 960 A 100 A/µs l
Power converter
f = 50 Hz, tP = 200 µs l
Heat and temperature control for
VD = 2/3 VDRM industrial furnaces and chemical
IG = 1 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs processes
diG/dt = 1 A/µs l
Lighting control
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Solid state switches
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
PGAV 30 W Advantages
VRGM 10 V
l
Improved temperature and power
TVJ -40...130 °C
cycling
TVJM 130 °C l
Reduced protection circuits
Tstg -40...125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 650 g

Data according to IEC 60747 refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
IXYS reserves the right to change limits, test conditions and dimensions
030

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Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 130°C
IRRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM 40 mA V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25°C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40°C
VT IT = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.15 V VG

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = TVJM) 0.77 V 3


rT 0.42 mΩ
2
6
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V 1 5
4
TVJ = -40°C 3 V 1
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 300 mA
TVJ = -40°C 400 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
4: PGM = 20 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; tP = 30 µs 400 mA 5: PGM = 60 W
IGD, TVJ = 130°C
diG/dt = 1 A/µs; IG = 1 A 6: PGM = 120 W

IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 300 mA 0.1


10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 A 102
IG
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
diG/dt = 1 A/µs; IG = 1A Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; VR = 100 V; VD = 2/3 VDRM; tP = 200 µs typ. 350 µs
100
dv/dt = 50 V/µs; IT = 500 A; -di/dt = 10 A/µs
TVJ = 25°C
RthJC DC current 0.072 K/W
µs
RthJK DC current 0.096 K/W
tgd
dS Creep distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance in air mm typ. Limit
9.6
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules 10


Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
UL 758, style 1385, File E 38136,
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5)
CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1, appl. 41234

0.01 0.1 1 A 10
IG

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

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MCO 450

14000 107 800


ITSM 2
It VR = 0V
A DC
A
12000 ITAVM 700 180° sin
2
As
50 Hz 120°
80 % VRRM 600 60°
10000 TVJ = 45°C 30°
TVJ = 130°C 500
8000
106 400
6000
TVJ = 45°C 300

4000 TVJ = 130°C


200

2000 100

0 105 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
t t TC
Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 I2t versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 5 Maximum forward current
ITSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature
1000
Ptot Fig. 6 Power dissipation versus on-
W
RthKA K/W state current and ambient
0.03
temperature
800
0.07
0.12
0.2
600 0.3
0.4
0.6
DC
400 180° sin
120°
60°
30°
200

0
0 200 400 600 800 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
ITAVM TA

4000
W
Fig. 7 Three phase rectifier bridge:
RthKA K/W
3500 Power dissipation versus direct
0.01
Ptot output current and ambient
0.02
3000 0.03 temperature
0.045
2500 0.06
0.08
0.12
2000

1500
Circuit
1000 B6
6xMCO450
500

0
0 300 600 900 1200 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
IdAVM TA

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MCO 450

4000
Fig. 8 Three phase AC-controller:
W RthKA K/W
Power dissipation versus RMS
3500 0.01
output current and ambient
0.02
Ptot
3000 0.03 temperature
0.045
0.06
2500
0.08
0.12
2000

1500
Circuit
1000 W3
6xMCO450
500

0
0 300 600 900 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
TA
IRMS

0.12 Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance


K/W junction to case
0.10
RthJC for various conduction angles d:
0.08 d RthJC (K/W)
ZthJC
DC 0.072
0.06 180° 0.0768
30° 120° 0.081
60° 60° 0.092
0.04 120°
180° 30° 0.111
DC
0.02 Constants for ZthJC calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0035 0.0054
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102
2 0.0186 0.098
t
3 0.0432 0.54
4 0.0067 12

0.14
Fig.10 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to heatsink
0.12

RthJK for various conduction angles d:


ZthJK
0.10
d RthJK (K/W)
0.08 DC 0.096
180° 0.1
0.06 120° 0.105
30° 60° 0.116
0.04
60° 30° 0.135
120°
180°
DC
Constants for ZthJK calculation:
0.02
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0035 0.0054
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102
2 0.0186 0.098
t 3 0.0432 0.54
4 0.0067 12
5 0.024 12

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MCO 500

High Power Thyristor Modules ITRMS = 880 A


IT(AV)M = 560 A
VRRM = 1200-1800 V

3
3 5 4 2 5
VRSM VRRM Type 2 4
VDSM VDRM
V V
1300 1200 MCO 500-12io1
1500 1400 MCO 500-14io1
1700 1600 MCO 500-16io1
1900 1800 MCO 500-18io1

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Features


l
International standard package
ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 880 A l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3-ceramic
IT(AV)M TC = 85°C; 180° sine 560 A
with copper base plate
ITSM TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 17000 A l
Planar passivated chips
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 16000 A l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
l
UL registered E 72873
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 13000 A l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 14400 A
I2t TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 1445000 A2s Applications
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 1062000 A2s l
Motor control, softstarter
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 845000 2
As
l
Power converter
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 813000 A2s
l
Heat and temperature control for
industrial furnaces and chemical
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 960 A 100 A/µs processes
f = 50 Hz, tP = 200 µs l
Lighting control
VD = 2/3 VDRM l
Solid state switches
IG = 1 A, non repetitive, IT = IT(AV)M 500 A/µs
diG/dt = 1 A/µs
Advantages
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Simple mounting
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise) l
Improved temperature and power
cycling
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W l
Reduced protection circuits
IT = IT(AV)M tP = 500 µs 60 W
PGAV 30 W
VRGM 10 V
TVJ -40...140 °C
TVJM 140 °C
Tstg -40...125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 650 g

Data according to IEC 60747 refer to a single thyristor/diode unless otherwise stated.
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MCO 500

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values 10


1: IGT, TVJ = 140C
IRRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM 40 mA V 2: IGT, TVJ = 25C
3: IGT, TVJ = -40C
VT IT = 1200 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.3 V VG

VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = TVJM) 0.8 V 3


rT 0.38 mΩ
2
6
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V 1 5
4
TVJ = -40°C 3 V 1
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 300 mA
TVJ = -40°C 400 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
4: PGM = 20 W
IL TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; tP = 30 µs 400 mA 5: PGM = 60 W
IGD, TVJ = 140C
diG/dt = 1 A/µs; IG = 1A 6: PGM = 120 W

IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 300 mA 0.1


10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 A 102
IG
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
diG/dt = 1 A/µs; IG = 1A Fig. 1 Gate trigger characteristics
tq TVJ = TVJM; VR = 100 V; VD = 2/3 VDRM; tP = 200 µs typ. 350 µs
100
dv/dt = 50 V/µs; IT = 500 A; -di/dt = 10 A/µs
TVJ = 25C
RthJC DC current 0.072 K/W
µs
RthJK DC current 0.096 K/W
tgd
dS Creeping distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Creepage distance in air 9.6 mm typ. Limit

a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2


Optional accessories for modules 10
Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5) UL 758, style 1385,
CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1

0.01 0.1 1 A 10
Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394") IG

Fig. 2 Gate trigger delay time

M8x20
52
49
10

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MCO 500

14000 107 1000


ITSM I2t VR = 0V
A
900 DC
A
12000 ITAVM 180° sin
50 Hz A2s 800 120°
80 % VRRM 60°
10000 TVJ = 45°C 700 30°
TVJ = 140°C
600
8000
106 500
6000
TVJ = 45°C 400

4000 TVJ = 140°C 300

200
2000
100

0 105 0
0.001 0.01 0.1 s 1 1 ms 10 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
t t TC
Fig. 3 Surge overload current Fig. 4 ∫i2dt versus time (1-10 ms) Fig. 5 Maximum forward current
ITSM, IFSM: Crest value, t: duration at case temperature

1200
Ptot
Fig. 6 Power dissipation versus on-
RthKA K/W
W state current and ambient
0.03 temperature
1000
0.07
0.12
0.2
800 0.3
0.4
0.6
600
DC
180° sin
120°
400
60°
30°

200

0
0 200 400 600 800 A 0 25 50 75 100 125
°C 150
ITAVM / IFAVM TA

5000
W
Fig. 7 Three phase rectifier bridge:
4500 RthKA K/W Power dissipation versus direct
0.01 output current and ambient
4000 0.02
Ptot 0.03
temperature
3500 0.045
0.06
3000 0.08
0.12
2500

2000

1500
Circuit
1000 B6
6xMCO500
500

0
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 A 0 25 50 75 100 °C
125 150
IdAVM TA

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MCO 500

5000
W
Fig. 8 Three phase AC-controller:
RthKA K/W
4500 Power dissipation versus RMS
0.01
output current and ambient
0.02
Ptot 4000 temperature
0.03
3500 0.045
0.06
3000 0.08
0.12
2500

2000
Circuit
1500 W3
6xMCO500
1000

500

0
0 300 600 900 1200 A 0 25 50 75 100 125 °C 150
TA
IRMS

0.12
Fig. 9 Transient thermal impedance
K/W junction to case (per thyristor)
0.10
RthJC for various conduction angles d:

0.08 d RthJC (K/W)


ZthJC
DC 0.072
0.06
180° 0.0768
30° 120° 0.081
60° 60° 0.092
0.04 120°
180°
30° 0.111
DC
0.02
Constants for ZthJC calculation:
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0035 0.0054
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102
2 0.0186 0.098
t 3 0.0432 0.54
4 0.0067 12

0.14 Fig.10 Transient thermal impedance


K/W junction to heatsink (per thyristor)
0.12
RthJK for various conduction angles d:
ZthJK
0.10
d RthJK (K/W)
0.08 DC 0.096
180° 0.1
0.06
120° 0.105
30°
60° 0.116
60° 30° 0.135
0.04
120°
180° Constants for ZthJK calculation:
0.02 DC
i Rthi (K/W) ti (s)
0.00 1 0.0035 0.0054
10-3 10-2 10-1 100 101 s 102
2 0.0186 0.098
t 3 0.0432 0.54
4 0.0067 12
5 0.024 12

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MCO 600

High Power Single ITRMS = 928 A


Thyristor Module ITAV = 600 A
VRRM = 2000-2200 V
Preliminary data

3
3 5 4 2 5
VRSM VRRM Type 2 4
VDSM VDRM
V V
2100 2000 MCO 600-20io1
2300 2200 MCO 600-22io1

Symbol Test Conditions Maximum Ratings Features


ITRMS TVJ = TVJM 928 A l
Direct copper bonded Al2O3 -ceramic
ITAV TC = 85°C; 180° sine 600 A
with copper base plate
ITSM TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 15000 A l
Planar passivated chips
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 16000 A l
Isolation voltage 3600 V~
l
UL applied
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 13000 A l
Keyed gate/cathode twin pins
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 14400 A
I2t TVJ = 45°C t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 1125000 A2s
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 1062000 A2s
TVJ = TVJM t = 10 ms (50 Hz) 845000 A2s Applications
VR = 0 t = 8.3 ms (60 Hz) 813000 A2s
l
Motor control, softstarter
(di/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM repetitive, IT = 960 A 100 A/µs l
Power converter
f = 50 Hz, tP = 200 µs l
Heat and temperature control for
VD = 2/3 VDRM
industrial furnaces and chemical
IG = 1 A, non repetitive, IT = ITAVM 500 A/µs
processes
diG/dt = 1 A/µs l
Lighting control
(dv/dt)cr TVJ = TVJM; VDR = 2/3 VDRM 1000 V/µs l
Solid state switches
RGK = ∞; method 1 (linear voltage rise)
PGM TVJ = TVJM tP = 30 µs 120 W
IT = ITAVM tP = 500 µs 60 W
PGAV 30 W Advantages
VRGM 10 V
l
Improved temperature and power
TVJ -40...140 °C
cycling
TVJM 140 °C l
Reduced protection circuits
Tstg -40...125 °C
VISOL 50/60 Hz, RMS t = 1 min 3000 V~
IISOL ≤ 1 mA t=1s 3600 V~
Md Mounting torque (M6) 4.5-7/40-62 Nm/lb.in.
Terminal connection torque (M8) 11-13/97-115 Nm/lb.in.
Weight Typical including screws 650 g

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
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MCO 600

Symbol Test Conditions Characteristic Values


IRRM TVJ = TVJM; VR = VRRM 60 mA
VT IT = 600 A; TVJ = 25°C 1.15 V
VT0 For power-loss calculations only (TVJ = TVJM) 0.77 V
rT 0.42 mΩ
VGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 2 V
TVJ = -40°C 3 V
IGT VD = 6 V; TVJ = 25°C 300 mA
TVJ = -40°C 400 mA
VGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 0.25 V
IGD TVJ = TVJM; VD = 2/3 VDRM 10 mA
IL TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; tP = 30 µs 400 mA
diG/dt = 1 A/µs; IG = 1 A
IH TVJ = 25°C; VD = 6 V; RGK = ∞ 300 mA
tgd TVJ = 25°C; VD = 1/2 VDRM 2 µs
diG/dt = 1 A/µs; IG = 1A
tq TVJ = TVJM; VR = 100 V; VD = 2/3 VDRM; tP = 200 µs typ. 350 µs
dv/dt = 50 V/µs; IT = 500 A; -di/dt = 10 A/µs
RthJC DC current 0.065 K/W
RthJK DC current 0.085 K/W
dS Creep distance on surface 12.7 mm
dA Strike distance in air 9.6 mm
a Maximum allowable acceleration 50 m/s2

Optional accessories for modules


Keyed Gate/Cathode twin plugs with wire length = 350 mm, gate = yellow, cathode = red
UL 758, style 1385, File E 38136,
Type ZY 180 L (L = Left for pin pair 4/5)
CSA class 5851, guide 460-1-1, appl. 41234

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394")
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Peak reverse recovery current versus -di/dt

120

A IT = ITAVM MCC224 MCO 450


MCC255 MCO 500
MCC312 MCO 600
100 _ 100V
VR >
MCC161
MCC162
TVJ= TVJM MCC170
MCC225
MCC132
80 MCC 122

IRM
60 MCC94
MCC95
MCC72

MCC56
40
MCC44
MCC 60

MCC26
MCC19
20

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 A/s 12
-di/dt

Recommended RC snubber network against hole storage effect overvoltage

Type Supply Voltage VvRMS Conditions

≤ 250 V ≤ 400 V ≤ 575 V f = 40 - 60 Hz


Short circuit voltage 4-6 %
MCC/MCD/MDD 19/26 R = 68 Ω/6 W R = 68 Ω/6 W R = 100 Ω/10 W Voltage safety factor 2.5
C = 0.22 µF C = 0.22 µF C = 0.1 µF

MCC/MCD/MDD R = 33 Ω/10 W R = 47 Ω/10 W R = 68 Ω/10 W


44/56/60/72/94/95 C = 0.22 µF C = 0.22 µF C = 0.1 µF

MCC/MCD/MDD/MCO/MDO R = 33 Ω/25 W R = 33 Ω/25 W R = 47 Ω/25 W


122/132/142/161/162/170/ C = 0.47 µF C = 0.47 µF C = 0.1 µF
172/220/225/250/255/310/
312/450/500/600

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