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Dimension Inches Millimeters
A 2.106 53.5
B 1.705±0.008 43.3±0.2
C 1.437 36.5
D 1.299 33
E 0.925 23.5
F 0.866 22
G 0.551 14
H 0.354 9
J 0.315 8
K 0.276 7
L 0.236 R R6
M 0.209 5.3
N 0.209 Dia. Dia. 5.3
P 0.177 4.5
Q 0.138 3.5
R M4 Metr ic M4
Description:
Powerex Fast Recovery Dual
Diode Modules are designed for
use in applications requiring fast
switching.The modules are isolated for easy mounting with other
components on common
heatsinks.
Features:
M Isolated Mounting
M Planar Chips
Applications:
M Free Wheeling
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight digit
module part number you desire
from the table below.
Example: CN241250 is a
1200 Volt, 50 Ampere Fast
Recovery Common AnodeDiode
Module.
Voltage Current Rating
Type Volts (x100) Amperes (50)
CN24 06 50
CD24 12
D-29
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood,Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
Fast Recovery
Dual Diode Modules
50 Amperes/600-1200 Volts
CN24_ _50,
CD24_ _50, CC24_ _50
Outline Drawing
CN24_ _50, CD24_ _50, CC24_ _50
Fast Recovery Dual Diode Modules
50 Amperes/600-1200 Volts
CN—Common Anode Diode Module
CD—Common Diode Module
CC—Common Cathode Diode Module
A
B
J
J
J
(3 TYP.)
D
M
(2 TYP.)
QQ
C
L
K
F
P
H
N - DIA.
R - M4 THD
(3 TYP.)
H
G
E

D-30
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood,Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
CN24_ _50, CD24_ _50, CC24_ _50
Fast Recovery Dual Diode Modules
50 Amperes/600-1200 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
CN240650 CN241250
CD240650 CD241250
Characteristics Symbol CC240650 CC241250 Units
Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage V
RRM
600 1200 Volts
Transient Peak Forward Blocking Voltage (Non-Repetitive), t < 5ms V
RSM
720 1350 Volts
DC Reverse Blocking Voltage V
R(DC)
480 960 Volts
DC Output Current, TC= 105°C I
F(DC)
50 50 Amperes
Peak One-Cycle Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State Current (60Hz) I
FSM
1000 1000 Amperes
Peak One-Cycle Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State Current (50Hz) I
FSM
910 910 Amperes
I2t (for Fusing), 8.3 milliseconds I2t 4165 4165 A2sec
Storage Temperature T
STG
-40 to 125 -40 to 125 °C
Operating Temperature T
j
-40 to 150 -40 to 150 °C
Maximum Mounting Torque M5 Mounting Screw — 17 17 in.-lb.
Maximum Mounting Torque M4 Terminal Screw — 12 12 in.-lb.
Module Weight (Typical) — 90 90 Grams
V Isolation V
RMS
2500 2500 Volts

D-31
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood,Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
CN24_ _50, CD24_ _50, CC24_ _50
Fast Recovery Dual Diode Modules
50 Amperes/600-1200 Volts
Electrical and Thermal Characteristics, Tj= 25°C unless otherwise specified
CN24_ _50
CD24_ _50
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions CC24_ _50 Units
Blocking State Maximums
Reverse Leakage Current, Peak I
RRM
Tj= 150°C, V
RRM
= Rated 10 mA
Conducting State Maximums
Peak On-State Voltage V
FM
IFM= 50A 1.5 Volts
Switching Maximums
Reverse Recovery Time t
rr
IFM= 50A, Tj= 150°C 0.8 ms
di/dt =-100A/ms, VR = 1/2V
RM
Reverse Recovery Charge Q
rr
IFM= 50A, Tj= 150°C 30 mC
di/dt =-100A/ms, VR = 1/2V
RM
Thermal Maximums
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case R
u(J-C)
Per Module 0.6 °C/Watt
Thermal Resistance, Case-to-Sink (Lubricated) R
u(C-S)
Per Module 0.4 °C/Watt

D-32
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood,Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
CN24_ _50, CD24_ _50, CC24_ _50
Fast Recovery Dual Diode Modules
50 Amperes/600-1200 Volts
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE CURRENT, IFM,
(AMPERES)
MAXIMUM
ON-STATE CHARACTERISTICS
0.2
10
0
0.6
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
10
1
10
2
10
3
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE VOLTAGE, V
FM
, (VOLTS)
1.0
Tj = 25oC
CYCLES AT 60 HZ
MAXIMUM PEAK SURGE (NON-REPETITIVE)
CURRENT, I
FSM
, (AMPERES)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PEAK SURGE
(NON-REPETITIVE) CURRENT
0
200
400
600
800
1000
10
0
10
1
10
2
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, I
F(AV)
,
(AMPERES)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE, T
C
, (
o
C)
05020
100
110
120
130
140
150
DC
403010
MAXIMUM
ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION
AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, I
F(AV)
,
(AMPERES)
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION, P
AV(MAX)
, (WATTS)
05030
0
20
40
60
80
100
10 20 40
DC
t
rr,
(µs)
TIME, t, (SECONDS)
TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE
CHARACTERISTICS (JUNCTION-TO-CASE)
0
10
-3
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
10
-2
10
-1
10
0
TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE, Z
u(J-C)
(t), (
o
C/WATT)
10
0
10
1
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE CURRENT, IFM,
(AMPERES)
REVERSE RECOVERY
CHARACTERISTICS
10
0
10
1
10
3
I
rr
, (AMPERES), Q
rr
, (µC)
10
-1
10
1
10
2
t
rr,
(µs)
10
-1
10
1
10
2
Q
rr
t
rr
VR = 600V
di/dt = -100A/µs
10
0
10
2
10
0
I
rr
Tj = 25oC
T
j
= 150oC