Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOK
www.pwrx.com
Single Diode Isolated Module
2500 Amperes / Up to 2400 Volts
PS41__25
TM
Description:
Powerex Single 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.
Features:
Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
Compression Bonded Elements
Metal Baseplate
Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
UL Recognized (E78240)
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
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight-digit
module part number from the table
below.
Example: PS412425 is a 2400 Volt,
2500A Average Dual Diode
Isolated POW-R-BLOK
Type
PS41
Voltage
Volts (x100)
18
20
22
24
TM
Module
Current
Amperes
(x100)
25
Revision Date: 03/12/2007
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOK
www.pwrx.com
Single Diode Isolated Module
2500 Amperes / Up to 2400 Volts
PS41__25
TM
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics Conditions Symbol Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage V
Non-Repetitive Peak Blocking Voltage
V
(t < 5 msec)
RMS Current Per Diode
o
Conduction)
(180
Average Forward Current Per Diode
o
Conduction)
(180
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = 0
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 25C, Vr = Vrrm
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = 0
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
180° Conduction, T
180° Conduction, T
180° Conduction, T
180° Conduction, T
180° Conduction, T
180° Conduction, T
180° Conduction, T
180° Conduction, T
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
=90° C
C
=93° C
C
=99° C
C
=105° C
C
=90° C
C
=93° C
C
=99° C
C
=105° C
C
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm I
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm I
I2t for Fusing for One Cycle
Tj = 125C, Vr = Vrrm
8.3 milliseconds
10 milliseconds
Operating Temperature TJ -40 to +150
Storage Temperature T
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw 132
Max. Mounting Torque, M10 Terminal Screw 106
Module Weight, Typical 5.33 kg
11.75 lb
V Isolation @ 25C
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 suitability of use, reliability, capability,
or future availability of this product.
Up to 2400 V
RRM
V
RSM
I
F(RMS)
I
F(RMS)
I
F(RMS)
I
F(RMS)
I
F(AV)
I
F(AV)
I
F(AV)
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
42,000 A
FSM
33,500 A
FSM
I2t
2
t
I
+ 100V V
RRM
3925
3768
3454
3140
2500
2400
2200
2000
90,000
83,000
61,000
55,600
79,600
72,600
53,000
48,400
6
11.7 x 10
11.7 x 10
6
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
A
° C
-40 to +150
stg
° C
in. – Lb.
15
Nm
in. – Lb.
12
V
rms
3000 V
Nm
Revision Date: 03/12/2007
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOK
www.pwrx.com
Single Diode Isolated Module
2500 Amperes / Up to 2400 Volts
PS41__25
TM
Electrical Characteristics, TJ=25° C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Max.
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current I
Peak On-State Voltage VFM
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
VFM Coefficients, Full Range
V
V
RRM
(TO)1
r
T1
(TO)2
r
T2
Up to 2400V, T
I
=3000A, TJ=150° C
FM
= 150° C, I = 15%I
T
J
=125° C
J
to πI
T(AV)
T(AV)
= 150° C, I = πI
T
J
T(AV)
to I
TSM
T
= 150° C, I = 50A to 10kA
J
V
= A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
FM
200 mA
1.00 V
0.632
0.0598 V mΩ
0.550
0.0625 V mΩ
A =
B =
C =
D =
0.040
0.116
7.56 E-05
-6354 E-03
Units
Typical Reverse Recovery Time
trr
T
= 25° C, Ifm = 3000A.
J
dI
/dt = 25 A/us, tp = 190 us
r
22 us
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
R
J-C
Θ
Z
Z
Θ
J-C
Θ
J-C
+ K
+ K
+ K
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
R
C-S
Θ
Per Module
= K1 (1-exp(-t/t 1))
(1-exp(-t/t 2))
2
(1-exp(-t/t 3))
3
(1-exp(-t/t 4))
4
K
= 4.05 E-04
1
K2 = 5.19 E-03
K3 = 1.63 E-02
K4 =2.13 E-03
Per Module 0.009
Max. Units
0.024
t
= 6.24 E-03
1
= 2.46 E-01
t
2
= 8.20
t
3
= 35.3
t
4
°C/W
°C/W
Revision Date: 03/12/2007
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOK
www.pwrx.com
Single Diode Isolated Module
2500 Amperes / Up to 2400 Volts
PS41__25
TM
4
On-State Voltage - Vf - Volts
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
100 1000 10000 100000
Typical On-State Forward Voltage Drop
(Tj = 150C)
Instantaneous On-State Current - If - Amperes
0.025
0.020
0.015
0.010
Thermal Impedance - Rjc - °C/W
0.005
0.000
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
Max. Power Dissipation Per Diode - Watts_
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
90°
30°
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
150
180°
180
360
140
130
120
110
100
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
90
80
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
Max. Power Dissipation Per Diode - Watts_
500
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
(Rectangular Waveform)
180°
120°
90°
60°
180
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
360°
360
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
Max. Case Temperature - Tcase -°C_
70
60
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
(Junction To Case)
Time - t - Seconds
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
30°
90°
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Maximum Allowable Case Tempera ture
(Rectangular Waveform)
0
CONDUCTION ANGLE
60°
90°
120°
180°
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
180
360
180°
180
360
360°
Revision Date: 03/12/2007
Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272 POW-R-BLOK
www.pwrx.com
Single Diode Isolated Module
2500 Amperes / Up to 2400 Volts
PS41__25
TM
Revision Date: 03/12/2007