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Dimension Inches Millimeters
A 3.150 80
B 2.677±0.012 68±0.3
C 1.220 31
D 1.181 30
E 1.142 29
F 0.866 22
G 0.728 18.5
H 0.512 13
J 0.492 R R12.5
K 0.472 12
L 0.256±0.008 Dia. Dia. 6.5±0.2
M 0.118 3
N 0.079 2
Description:
Powerex Three-Phase Diode
Bridge Modules are designed for
use in three phase bridge applications. The modules are isolated
consisting of six rectifier diodes.
These ME70 Modules have been
tested and recognized by
Underwriters Laboratories
(QQQX2 Power Switching
Semiconductors).
Features:
M Isolated Mounting
M Planar Chips
M UL Recognized
Applications:
M Inverters
M DC Power Supplies
M AC Motor Control Front End
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight digit
module part number you desire
from the table below.
Example: ME701602 is a
1600 Volt, 20 Ampere ThreePhase Diode Bridge Module.
Voltage Current Rating
Type Volts (x100) Amperes (x10)
ME70 12 02
16
D-53
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
Three-Phase
Diode Bridge Modules
20 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
ME701202
ME701602
Outline Drawing
ME701202, ME701602
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
20 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
KKK
F
+
H
E
.250 TAB
DC OUTPUT
TERMINAL
-
M
L - DIA.
D
(2 TYP.)
B
A
AC INPUT
TERMINAL
J
C
G
N

D-54
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
ME701202, ME701602
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
20 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics Symbol ME701202 ME701602 Units
Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage V
RRM
1200 1600 Volts
Transient Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage (Non-Repetitive), t < 5ms V
RSM
1350 1700 Volts
DC Reverse Blocking Voltage V
R(DC)
960 1280 Volts
DC Output Current, TC= 100°C I
O
20 20 Amperes
Peak One-Cycle Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State Current (60Hz) I
FSM
200 200 Amperes
Peak One-Cycle Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State Current (50Hz) I
FSM
180 180 Amperes
I2t (for Fusing), 8.3 milliseconds I2t 167 167 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 M6 Mounting Screw — 26 26 in.-lb.
Module Weight (Typical) — 117 117 Grams
V Isolation V
RMS
2500 2500 Volts

D-55
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
ME701202, ME701602
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
20 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
Electrical and Thermal Characteristics, Tj= 25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions ME701202/ME701602 Units
Blocking State Maximums
Reverse Leakage Current, Peak I
RRM
Tj= 150°C, V
RRM
= Rated 2.0 mA
Conducting State Maximums
Peak On-State Voltage V
FM
IFM= 20A 1.25 Volts
Thermal Maximums
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case R
u(J-C)
Per Module 1.0 °C/Watt
Thermal Resistance, Case-to-Sink (Lubricated) R
u(C-S)
Per Module 0.1 °C/Watt

D-56
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street,Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
ME701202, ME701602
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
20 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE CURRENT, IFM,
(AMPERES)
MAXIMUM
ON-STATE CHARACTERISTICS
10
0
10
1
10
2
10
3
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE VOLTAGE, V
FM
, (VOLTS)
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.8
Tj = 25oC
CYCLES AT 60 HZ
MAXIMUM PEAK SURGE (NON-REPETITIVE)
CURRENT, I
FSM
, (AMPERES)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PEAK SURGE
(NON-REPETITIVE) CURRENT
0
50
100
150
200
250
10
0
10
1
10
2
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE
DC OUTPUT CURRENT, IO, (AMPERES)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE, T
C
, (
o
C)
05 2510 15 20
0
80
100
120
140
160
RESISTIVE
INDUCTIVE
LOAD
MAXIMUM
ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION, P
AV(MAX)
, (WATTS)
05 2510 15 20
DC OUTPUT CURRENT, IO, (AMPERES)
0
10
20
30
40
50
RESISTIVE
INDUCTIVE
LOAD