Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 3400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/13/2010
ND413425
ND41 Outline Dimensions
Dimension Inches Millimeters
A 4.57 116
B 3.66 93
C 3.15 80.0
E 2.06 52.3
F 2.05 52.0
G 1.97 50.0
H 1.90 48.3
J 1.50 38.1
K 1.38 35.0
L 1.26 32.0
M 1.122 28.5
N .71 18.0
P .57 14.5
Q .625 15.9
R .394 10.00
S .350 8.9
T M8 Metric M8
U .250 Dia. 6.35 Dia.
W .12 3.0
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
ND413425
Dual Diode Isolated
POW-R-BLOKTM Module
250 Amperes / 2600 - 3400 Volts
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight digit
module part number from the table
below.
Example: ND413425 is a 3400 Volt,
250 Ampere Dual Diode Isolated
POW-R-BLOKTM Module
Type
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
Current
Amperes
(x10)
ND41 26
28
30
32
34
25
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.
POW-R-BLOKTM has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters
Laboratories.
Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
Aluminum Nitride Isolator
Compression Bonded Elements
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
UL Recognized
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
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
A
KAK
DIODE 1
DIODE 2
MK
G
A
B
N
R
T - M8 THD. (3 TYP.)
U - DIA. (4 TYP.)
OUTLINE DRAWING
A
K
AK
J
CS
P
Q
F
H
WL
E
W
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 3400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/13/2010
ND413425
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics Conditions Symbol Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage VRRM up to 3400 V
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
V
RSM V
RRM + 100 V
RMS Forward Current 180° Conduction, TC=112°C
180° Conduction, TC=101°C
180° Conduction, TC=89°C
IF(RMS)
IF(RMS)
IF(RMS)
314
392
470
A
A
A
A
verage Forward Current 180° Conduction, TC=112°C
180° Conduction, TC=101°C
180° Conduction, TC=89°C
IF(AV)
IF(AV)
IF(AV)
200
250
300
A
A
A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj initial = 150C
60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied
50 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied
60 Hz, 0V reapplied
50 Hz, 0V reapplied
IFSM
IFSM
IFSM
IFSM
5000
4750
7500
7125
A
A
A
A
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj initial = 150C
60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied
50 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied
60 Hz, 0V reapplied
50 Hz, 0V reapplied
IFSM
IFSM
IFSM
IFSM
4015
3815
6020
5720
A
A
A
A
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj initial = 150C
60 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied
50 Hz, 100% VRRM reapplied
60 Hz, 0V reapplied
50 Hz, 0V reapplied
IFSM
IFSM
IFSM
IFSM
3155
2995
4730
4495
A
A
A
A
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle
Tj initial = 150C
8.3 msec, 100% VRRM reapplied
10 msec, 100% VRRM reapplied
8.3 msec, 0V reapplied
10 msec, 0V reapplied
I2t
I2t
I2t
I2t
104,000
113,000
233,000
254,000
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
A2 sec
Operating Temperature TJ -40 to +150 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 to +150 °C
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw 45
5
in.-Lb.
Nm
Max. Mounting Torque, M8 Terminal Screw 110
12
in.-Lb.
Nm
Module Weight, Typical 840 g
1.85 lb.
V Isolation @ 25C, 60Hz 1 sec
V Isolation @ 25C, 60Hz 60 sec
V
rms
Vrms
3600
3000
V
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 the suitability of use, reliability, capability,
or future availability of this product.
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 3400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/13/2010
ND413425
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Max. Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current IRRM Up to 3400V, TJ=150°C 50 mA
Peak On-State Voltage VFM I
FM=1500A 1.80 V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V(TO)1
rT1
TJ = 150°C, I = 15%IF(AV) to πIF(AV) 1.095
0.482
V
m
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V(TO)2
rT2
TJ = 150°C, I = πIF(AV) to IFSM 1.109
0.471
V
m
VTM Coefficients, Full Range
TJ = 150°C, I = 15%IF(AV) to IFSM
VFM = A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
A =
B =
C =
D =
1.1227
-1.08 E-2
4.53 E-4
2.42 E-2
Diode Reverse Recovery Time (Typical) trr I
fm = 1500A, Tp = 190 µs
di/dt = -25A/µs
20
µs
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol
Max.
Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
RΘJ-C Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction both conducting
0.07
0.14
°C/W
°C/W
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
ZΘJ-C Z
ΘJ-C= K1 (1-exp(-t/τ1))
+ K2 (1-exp(-t/τ2))
+ K3 (1-exp(-t/τ3))
+ K4 (1-exp(-t/τ4))
K1 = 5.27E-3
K2 = 1.17E-2
K3 = 5.26E-2
K4 = 6.97E-2
τ1 = 1.69E-4
τ2 = 2.07E-2
τ3 = 2.37E-1
τ4 = 2.46
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated RΘC-S Per Module 0.03 °C/W
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 3400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/13/2010
ND413425
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Therm al Impe da nce -Zj c -°C /W
Time -t - Seconds
Maximum Tr ansient Thermal Impedance
(Junction to Case)
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
10 100 1000 10000
On-State Voltage - Vfm - Volts
Instantaneous On-State Current - Ifm - Amperes
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
( Tj = 150 °C )
60°
90°
120°
180°
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Max. Power Dissi pation Per Di ode - Watts
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
60°
90°
120° 180°
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Max. Case T emperat ure -Tcase -°C_
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Maximum Allowable Case T emperat ure
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
60°
90°
120°
180°
360°
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Max. Power Dissipation Per Diode -Watts
Average On-State Current - If(av ) - Amperes
MaximumOn-State Power Dissipation
(Rectangu lar Waveform)
60° 90° 120°
180°
360°C
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Max. Case Temperature -Tcase -°C
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Rectangular Waveform)
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOKTM
www.pwrx.com Dual Diode Isolated Module
250 Amperes / Up to 3400 Volts
Revision Date: 07/13/2010
ND413425
1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0
1,000
10,000
100,000
0.1 1 10 100
Durat ion of Surge (m s)
Peak Surge Current (A)
Number of Cy cles @ 60Hz
Maximum Surge Current Ratings - 60Hz
V
r = Vrrm
V
r = 0V
Tj initial = 150
o
C
1 10 100 1000
1,000
10,000
100,000
0.1 1 10 100
Durat ion of Surge (m s)
Peak Surge Current (A)
Number of Cy cles @ 50Hz
Maximum Surge Ratings - 50Hz
Vr = Vrrm
Vr = 0V
Tj initial = 150
o
C
1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E+06
1.00E+07
0.1 1 10 100
Durat ion of Surge (m s)
Maximum I
2
t (A)
Number of Cycles @ 60Hz
Maximum I
2
t Ratings - 60Hz
Vr = Vrrm
Vr = 0V
Tj initial = 150
o
C
1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0
1.00E+04
1.00E+05
1.00E+06
1.00E+07
0.1 1 10 100
Durat ion of Surge ( ms)
Maximum I
2
t (A)
Number of Cy cles @ 50H z
Maximum I
2
t Ratings - 50Hz
Vr = Vr rm
Vr = 0V
Tj initial = 125
o
C