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Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272 Fast Recovery Diode Module
www.pwrx.com
QR_1420T30
QR_1420T30
Fast Recovery Diode Module
Dimensions Inches Millimeters
A 3.70 94.0
B 1.34 34.0
C 1.18 30.0
D 3.15 80.0
E 0.50 12.7
F 0.28 7.0
G 0.67 17.0
H 0.91 23.0
J 0.91 23.0
K M6X1.0 M6X1.0
L 0.31 8.0
M 0.256 Dia. 6.5 Dia.
N 0.47 12.0
Description:
Powerex Fast Recovery Diode
Modules are designed for use in
applications requiring fast switching.
The modules are isolated for easy
mounting with other components on a
common heatsink.
Features:
Fast Recovery Time
Isolated Mounting
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
3000 V isolating voltage
Applications:
Switching Power Supplies
Inverters
Choppers
Welding Power Supplies
Free Wheeling Diode
High Frequency Rectifiers
Revision Date: 03/23/2009

Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272 Fast Recovery Diode Module
www.pwrx.com
QR_1420T30
Absolute Maximum Ratings, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
QRD1420T30
QRC1420T30
Characteristics Conditions Symbol
Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage - V
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage - V
verage Forward Current
180° Conduction, Tc=80°C
I
F(AV)
RRM
RSM
180° Conduction, Tc=25°C
Peak Half Cycle Non-Repetitive Surge Current t = 8.3mS, 100%V
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle t = 8.3mS, 100%V
Reapplied I
RRM
Reapplied I2t 7400 A2sec
RRM
FSM
Operating Junction Temperature - TJ -40 to 150
Storage Temperature - T
STG
Maximum Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw - - 26 In.-lb.
Maximum Terminal Torque, M6 Terminal Screw - - 26 In.-lb.
Module Weight (Typical) - - 220 Grams
V Isolation 60 Hz, circuit to base, all terminals
V
RMS
shorted, t = 1 sec
Thermal Characteristics, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
R
ΘJC
R
ΘCS
Per Diode - - 0.18
Per Module - - 0.04
QRF1420T30 Units
1400 Volts
V
85
+ 100 Volts
RRM
125
Amperes
Amperes
1330 Amperes
°C
-40 to 150
°C
3000 Volts
°C/Watt
°C/Watt
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25°C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max Units
Peak Reverse Leakage Current I
Peak On-State Voltage VFM I
Reverse Recovery Time trr
Reverse Recovery Charge Qrr
RRM
T
= 150°C, Rated V
J
=200A - - 3.8 Volts
F
I
= 200A, di/dt = −400A/μs
F
I
=200A, di/dt = −400A/μs
F
RRM
- - 1 mA
- - 300 ns
- 2.0 -
μC
Revision Date: 03/23/2009

Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272 Fast Recovery Diode Module
www.pwrx.com
QR_1420T30
10.00
9.00
8.00
7.00
6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
On-State Volta g e - Vtm - Volts
1.00
0.00
10.0 100.0 1000.0 10000.0
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
Instantaneous On-State Current - Itm - Amperes
( Tj = 150 °C )
.20000
.18000
.16000
.14000
.12000
.10000
.08000
.06000
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
.04000
.02000
.00000
.00010 .00100 .01000 .10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
(Junction to Case)
Time - t - Seconds
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
600
500
400
300
200
100
Maximum Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
0
0 20406080100120
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
Maximum Power Dissipation Per SCR - Watts
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
15°
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
120°
90°
30°
15°
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
(Rectangular Waveform)
60°
30°
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
60°
180
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
270°
180°
120°
90°
180
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
180°
360
360°
360
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
140
120
100
80
60
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
40
0 20406080100120
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
30°
60°
180
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
90°
120°
360
180°
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Rectangular Waveform)
140
180
120°
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
180°
120
100
80
60
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase - °C
40
60°
20
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
90°
270°
360
360°C
Average On-State Current - It(av) - Amperes
Revision Date: 03/23/2009