Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
100 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD41__99A, CS41__99A
CN41__99A, CC41__99A
Outline Dimensions
Dimension Inches
Millimeters
A 3.62
92
B 0.83
21
C 3.15
80
D 1.18
30
F 0.59
15
G 0.79
20
H 0.79
20
M 1.14
29
N 0.25
6.3
P 0.94
24
R 0.71
18
T 0.25
6.3
U M5
M5
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
CD41__99A, CS41__99A
CN41__99A, CC41__99A
Dual & Single Diode Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
100 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Ordering Information
:
Select the complete nine digit module
part number from the table below.
Example: CD411699A is a 1600 Volt,
100 Ampere Dual Diode Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
Type
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
Current
Amperes
(x1)
CD41
CN41
CC41
CS41
08
12
16
99 (100A)
Description:
Powerex Dual Diode & 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.
POW-R-BLOK
TM
has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters
Laboratories.
Features:
T Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
T DBC Alumina (Al
2
O
3
) Insulator
T Copper Baseplate
T Low Thermal Impedance
for Improved Current Capability
T UL Recognized (E78240)
Benefits:
T No Additional Insulation
Components Required
T Easy Installation
T No Clamping Components
Required
T Reduce Engineering Time
Applications:
T Power Supplies
T Bridge Circuits
T AC & DC Motor Drives
T Battery Supplies
T Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
T Lighting Control
T Heat & Temperature Control
T Welders
+
2
CD41
3
-
1
~
CS41
2
2
+
CN41
3
1
-
1
+
+
-
2
+
CC41
3
1
-
-
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
OUTLINE DRAWING
LABEL
1
2
3
G
H
F
B
A
R
"U" THREAD
T
C
P
N
D
M
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
100 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD41__99A, CS41__99A
CN41__99A, CC41__99A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics Conditions
Symbol
Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
V
RRM
up to 1600
V
Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
(t < 5 msec)
V
RSM
V
RRM
+ 100
V
RMS Forward Current
DC Conduction, T
C
=90C I
F(RMS)
157
A
Average Forward Current
180 Conduction, T
C
=100C I
F(AV)
100 A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
60 Hz, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
50 Hz, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
1,780
2,110
1,700
2,020
A
A
A
A
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive 60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
I
FSM
I
FSM
1,310
1,250
A
A
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
I
FSM
I
FSM
940
900
A
A
I
2
t for Fusing for One Cycle
8.3 ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
8.3 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
10 ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
10 ms, No V
RRM
reapplied, T
J
= 150C
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
13,190
18,650
14,450
20,430
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
A
2
sec
Operating Temperature
T
J
-40
to
+150 C
Storage Temperature
T
stg
-40
to
+150 C
Max. Mounting Torque, M6 Mounting Screw on
Terminals
25
3
in. Lb.
Nm
Max. Mounting Torque, Module to Heatsink
44
5
in. Lb.
Nm
Module Weight, Typical
110
g
3.88
Oz
V Isolation @ 25C
Circuit To Base, All Terminals Shorted Together
50-60 Hz, 1 second
V
rms
3500 V
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
100 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD41__99A, CS41__99A
CN41__99A, CC41__99A
Electrical Characteristics, T
J
=25C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol
Test
Conditions
Min.
Max.
Units
Repetitive Peak Reverse Leakage Current
I
RRM
Up to 1600V, T
J
=150C
10
mA
Peak On-State Voltage
V
FM
T
J
=25C, I
FM
=315A, 180 Conduction
1.45
V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V
(FO)1
r
T1
T
J
= 150C, I = 16.7% x
I
F(AV)
to
I
F(AV)
0.79
1.78
V
m
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V
(FO)2
r
T2
T
J
= 150C, I =
I
F(AV)
to I
FSM
0.87
1.57
V
m
V
TM
Coefficients, Full Range
T
J
= 150C, I = 15%I
F(AV)
to I
FSM
V
TM
= A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
A =
B =
C =
D =
7.72E-01
1.22E-02
1.57E-03
-2.76E-05
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol
Max.
Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
R
J-C
Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction, both conducting
0.175
0.35
C/W
C/W
Thermal Impedance Coefficients
Z
J-C
Z
J-C
= K
1
(1-exp(-t/
1
))
+ K
2
(1-exp(-t/
2
))
+ K
3
(1-exp(-t/
3
))
+ K
4
(1-exp(-t/
4
))
K
1
= 9.82 E+1
K
2
= -1.11 E+2
K
3
= 1.32 E+1
K
4
= 2.72 E-1
1
= 4.60 E-3
2
= 4.65 E-3
3
= 5.05 E-3
4
= 0.1398
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
R
C-S
Per Module
0.1
C/W
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
100 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 01/26/2002
CD41__99A, CS41__99A
CN41__99A, CC41__99A
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
30
60
90
120
180
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
M
a
x.
Po
w
e
r
D
i
s
s
i
p
at
i
o
n
Pe
r
D
i
od
e
-
W
a
t
t
s
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
120
90
60
30
180
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
M
ax.
C
a
s
e
T
e
mp
er
at
ur
e
-
T
cas
e
-
C
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
360
270
180
120
30
60
90
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
M
a
x
.
Power Dissipati
on
Per
Di
ode
-
W
a
tts
(Rectangular Waveform)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
270
180
120
90
60
30
360
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
M
ax. C
ase T
e
m
p
er
atur
e - T
c
a
se -
C
(Rectangular Waveform)
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
10
100
1000
Instantaneous On-State Current - Ifm - Amperes
On
-Sta
te
Vo
l
t
a
g
e
-
Vfm
- V
o
lts
( Tj = 150 C )
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Time - t - Seconds
T
h
e
r
ma
l Impeda
n
c
e - R
j
c
-
C
/
W
(Junction to Case)
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