Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
1000 Amperes / Up to 4000 Volts
Revision Date: 03/22/2007
PD41__10
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight-digit
module part number from the table
below.
Example: PD414010 is a 4000 Volt,
1000A Average Dual Diode
Isolated POW-R-BLOKTM Module
Type
Voltage
Volts (x100) Current
Amperes
(x100)
PD41 36
38
40
10
Description:
Powerex Dual Diode Modules are designed
for use in applications requiring rectification
and isolated packaging. The modules are
isolated for easy mounting with other
components on a common heatsink.
Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
Compression Bonded Elements
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
Benefits:
No Additional Insulation
Components Required
Easy Installation
No Clamping Components
Required
Reduce Engineering Time
Applications:
Bridge Circuits
AC & DC Motor Drives
Battery Supplies
Power Supplies
Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
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Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
1000 Amperes / Up to 4000 Volts
Revision Date: 03/22/2007
PD41__10
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics Conditions Symbol Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage VRRM Up to 4000 V
Non-Repetitive Peak Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec) V
RSM V
RRM + 100V V
RMS Current Per Diode
(180 o Conduction) 180° Conduction, TC=79°C
180° Conduction, TC=87°C
180° Conduction, TC=95°C
180° Conduction, TC=103°C
IF(RMS)
IF(RMS)
IF(RMS)
IF(RMS)
1725
1570
1415
1255
A
A
A
A
A
verage Forward Current Per Diode
(180 o Conduction) 180° Conduction, TC=79°C
180° Conduction, TC=87°C
180° Conduction, TC=95°C
180° Conduction, TC=103°C
IF(AV)
IF(AV)
IF(AV)
IF(AV)
1100
1000
900
800
A
A
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = 0 60 Hz
50 Hz IFSM
IFSM 48,300
41,060 A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = Vrrm 60 Hz
50 Hz IFSM
IFSM 32,200
27,375 A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = 0 60 Hz
50 Hz IFSM
IFSM 42,000
35,700 A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm 60 Hz
50 Hz IFSM
IFSM 28,000
23,800 A
A
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm IFSM 22,480 A
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm IFSM 17,660 A
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm 8.3 milliseconds
10 milliseconds I2t
I2t 3.26 x 10 6
2.83 x 10 6
A2 sec
A2 sec
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle
Tj = 25C, Vr = 0 8.3 milliseconds
10 milliseconds I2t
I2t 9.72 x 10 6
8.43 x 10 6
A2 sec
A2 sec
Operating Temperature TJ -40 to +150 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 to +150 °C
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw 132
15 in. – Lb.
Nm
Max. Mounting Torque, M10 Terminal Screw 106
12 in. – Lb.
Nm
Module Weight, Typical 5.33 kg
11.75 lb
V Isolation @ 25C 60Hz Vrms 60 sec
Vrms
3600
V
Information presented is based upon manufacturers testing and projected capabilities.
This information is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer makes no claim as to suitability for use, reliability, capability,
or future availability of this product.
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Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
1000 Amperes / Up to 4000 Volts
Revision Date: 03/22/2007
PD41__10
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Max.
Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current IRRM Up to 4000V, TJ=125°C 200 mA
Peak On-State Voltage VFM IFM=3000A, TJ=25°C 1.35 V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level V(TO)1
rT1 TJ = 125°C, I = 15%IT(AV) to πIT(AV) 0.741
0.132 V
m
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level V(TO)2
rT2 TJ = 125°C, I = πIT(AV) to ITSM 0.840
0.119 V
m
VFM Coefficients, Full Range
TJ = 125°C, I = 50A to 6kA
VFM = A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
A =
B =
C =
D =
0.7903
-1.11 E-02
1.27 E-04
1.01 E-03
Typical Reverse Recovery Time trr TJ = 25°C, Ifm = 1500A.
dIr/dt = 25 A/us, tp = 190 us 25 us
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol
Max. Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
RΘJ-C Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction, both conducting
0.029
0.058
°C/W
°C/W
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
ZΘJ-C Z
ΘJ-C= K1 (1-exp(-t/t1))
+ K2 (1-exp(-t/t2))
+ K3 (1-exp(-t/t3))
+ K4 (1-exp(-t/t4))
K1 = 5.04 E-04
K2 = 2.31 E-03
K3 = 2.83 E-03
K4 =5.24 E-02
t1 = 2.47 E-03
t2 = 4.42 E-02
t3 = 1.370
t4 = 9.668
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated RΘC-S Per Module 0.009 °C/W
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Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
1000 Amperes / Up to 4000 Volts
Revision Date: 03/22/2007
PD41__10
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
30°
90° 180°
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Max. Power Dissipation Per Diode - W att s_
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
360°
180°
120°
60°
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Max. Power Dissipation Per Diode - Watts_
(Rectangul a r Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperat ure
90°
30°
180°
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0180 360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
180°
120°
60°
360°
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Max. Case Tem p eratu r e - Tcase -°C _
(Rectangular Waveform)
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
0.00
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time - t - Seconds
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
(Junction To Case)
Typical On-State For ward Voltage Drop
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
10 100 1000 10000
Instantaneous On-State Current - If - Amperes
On-S tate Voltage - Vf - Volts
(Tj = 150C)
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Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
1000 Amperes / Up to 4000 Volts
Revision Date: 03/22/2007
PD41__10
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