
NTE6236
Powerblock Module
Description:
The NTE6236 u s es 2 high voltage power diodes in series and the semiconductors a re electrically
isolated f rom the m etal base, a l lowing common h eatsi nks a nd compact assemblies t o be b uilt. This
device is i ntended for general purpose applications such as battery chargers, welders and pl ati ng
equipment and where high voltage and high current are required.
Features:
D High Voltage
D Electrically Isolated Base Plate
D 3000V
D High Surge Capability
D Large Creepage Distances
Ratings and Characteristics:
Average Forward Current (TC = +100°C, 180° Conduction, Half Sine Wave), I
Maximum RMS Forward Current (As AC Switch), I
Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage, V
Maximum Non–Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage, V
Maximum Peak Reverse Current (TJ = +150°C), I
RMS Isolation Voltage (50Hz, Circuit to Base, All Terminals Shorted, t = 1s), V
Operating Junction Temperature Range, T
Storage Temperature Range, T
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case (Per Module, DC Operation), R
Thermal Resistance, Case–to–Sink (Per Module, Note 1), R
Isolating Voltage
RMS
stg
F(AV)
T(RMS)
RRM
RSM
RRM
ISO
J
–40° to +150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250A. . . . . . . . .
393A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1600V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1700V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3000V. . . . . . . .
–40° to +150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
thJC
thCS
0.16°C/W. . . . . . . . . . .
0.02°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note 1. Mounting surface flat, smooth and greased.
Electrical Specifications:
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Rating Unit
Maximum Peak One–Cycle I
Non–Repetitive Surge Current
FSM
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
Sinusoidal Half Wave, 100% V
Reapplied, Initial TJ = +150°C
Sinusoidal Half Wave, No Voltage
Reapplied, Initial TJ = +150°C
RRM
5900 A
6180 A
7015 A
7345 A

Electrical Specifications (Cont’d):
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Rating Unit
Maximum I2t for Fusing I2t
Maximum I2pt I2pt
Threshold Voltage, Low level V
Threshold Voltage, High level V
Forward Slope Resistance, Low Level r
Forward Slope Resistance, High Level r
Maximum Forward Voltage Drop V
F(TO)1TJ
F(TO)2TJ
f1
f2
FM
AC
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
Sinusoidal Half Wave, 100% V
RRM
Reapplied, Initial TJ = +150°C
Sinusoidal Half Wave, No Voltage
Reapplied, Initial TJ = +150°C
174 kA2s
159 kA2s
246 kA2s
225 kA2s
t = 0.1 to 10ms, no voltage reapplied 2460
= +150°C, (16.7% x π x I
= +150°C, (π x I
< I < 20 x π x I
T(AV)
TJ = +150°C, (16.7% x π x I
TJ = +150°C, (π x I
TJ = +25°C, IFM = π x I
Av. Power = V
F(TO)
< I < 20 x π x I
T(AV)
F(AV)
x I
T(AV)
< I < π x I
T(AV)
< I < π x I
T(AV)
,
+ rf x (I
T(AV)
T(AV)
F(RMS)
) 0.79 V
T(AV)
) 0.92 V
) 0.63 mΩ
T(AV)
) 0.49 mΩ
1.29 V
2
)
Circuit Diagram
+ –
kA2pt
M8 x 1.25 Screw
(3 Places)
.790
(20.0)
1.260
(32.0)
AC + –
1.380
(35.0)
3.150 (80.0)
4.530 (115.0)
K2
G2
G1
K1
1.120 (28.0)
1.500
(38.0)
1.970
(50.0)
.240 (6.0).350 (9.0)
2.010
(51.0)
.240 (6.0)
.390
(10.0)
3.620 (92.0)