Dimension
Inches
Millimeters
A
3.15
80
B
2.6770.010
680.25
C
1.57
40
D
1.18
30
E
1.16
29.5
F
1.04
26.5
G
0.79
20
H
0.45
11.5
J
0.41
10.5
K
0.39
10
L
0.31
8
M
0.216 Dia.
Dia. 5.5
N
M5 Metric
M5
Description:
Powerex Three-Phase Diode
Bridge Modules are designed for
use in three-phase bridge applica-
tions. The modules are isolated
consisting of six rectifier diodes.
Features:
Isolated Mounting
Planar Chips
Applications:
Inverters
DC Power Supplies
AC Motor Control Front End
Ordering Information:
Select the complete eight digit
module part number you desire
from the table below.
Example: ME501210 is a
1200 Volt, 100 Ampere Three-
Phase Diode Bridge Module.
Voltage
Current Rating
Type
Volts (x100)
Amperes (x10)
ME50
12
10
16
D-83
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
Three-Phase
Diode Bridge Modules
100 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
ME501210
ME501610
Outline Drawing
ME501210, ME501610
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
100 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
H
C
D
K
A
B
G
G
J
E
F
L
+
-
M - DIA.
(2 TYP.)
N - M5 THD
(5 TYP.)
D-84
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
ME501210, ME501610
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
100 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristics
Symbol
ME501210
ME501610
Units
Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
VRRM
1200
1600
Volts
Transient Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage (Non-Repetitive), t < 5ms
VRSM
1350
1700
Volts
DC Reverse Blocking Voltage
VR(DC)
960
1280
Volts
DC Output Current, TC = 102C
IO
100
100
Amperes
Peak One-Cycle Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State Current (60Hz)
IFSM
1000
1000
Amperes
Peak One-Cycle Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State Current (50Hz)
IFSM
910
910
Amperes
I2t (for Fusing), 8.3 milliseconds
I2t
4200
4200
A2sec
Storage Temperature
TSTG
-40 to 125
-40 to 125
C
Operating Temperature
Tj
-40 to 150
-40 to 150
C
Maximum Mounting Torque M6 Mounting Screw
--
26
26
in.-lb.
Maximum Mounting Torque M5 Terminal Screw
--
17
17
in.-lb.
Module Weight (Typical)
--
220
220
Grams
V Isolation
VRMS
2500
2500
Volts
D-85
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
ME501210, ME501610
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
100 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
Electrical and Thermal Characteristics,
Tj = 25C unless otherwise specified
Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
ME501210/ME501610
Units
Blocking State Maximums
Reverse Leakage Current, Peak
IRRM
Tj = 150C, VRRM = Rated
10
mA
Conducting State Maximums
Peak On-State Voltage
VFM
IFM = 100A
1.2
Volts
Thermal Maximums
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case
R (J-C)
Per Module
0.2
C/Watt
Thermal Resistance, Case-to-Sink (Lubricated)
R (C-S)
Per Module
0.06
C/Watt
D-86
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
ME501210, ME501610
Three-Phase Diode Bridge Modules
100 Amperes/1200-1600 Volts
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE CURRENT, I
FM
,
(AMPERES)
MAXIMUM
ON-STATE CHARACTERISTICS
10
0
10
1
10
2
10
3
T
j
= 25
o
C
INSTANTANEOUS ON-STATE VOLTAGE, V
FM
, (VOLTS)
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
CYCLES AT 60 H
Z
MAXIMUM PEAK SURGE (NON-REPETITIVE)
CURRENT, I
FSM
, (AMPERES)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PEAK SURGE
(NON-REPETITIVE) CURRENT
0
10
0
10
1
10
2
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
DC OUTPUT CURRENT, I
O
, (AMPERES)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE, T
C
, (
o
C)
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE
0
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
DC OUTPUT CURRENT, I
O
, (AMPERES)
0
20
80
40
60
100
120
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
MAXIMUM
ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION, P
AV(MAX)
, (WATTS)
TIME, t, (SECONDS)
TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE
CHARACTERISTICS (JUNCTION-TO-CASE)
0
10
-3
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
10
-2
10
0
10
1
TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE, Z
(J-C)
(t), (
o
C/WATT)
10
-1
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