Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
160 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD61__16A, CS61__16A
CN61__16A, CC61__16A
Outline Dimensions
Dimension Inches
Millimeters
A 3.70
94
B 1.38
35
C 1.18
30
D 3.15
80
E 0.67
17
F 0.91
23
G 0.57
14.5
H 0.35
9
J M6
M6
K 0.26
6.5
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
CD61__16A, CS61__16A
CN61__16A, CC61__16A
Dual & Single Diode Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
160 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Ordering Information
:
Select the complete nine digit module
part number from the table below.
Example: CD611616A is a 1600 Volt,
160 Ampere Dual Diode Isolated
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
Type
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
Current
Amperes
(x10)
CD61
CN61
CC61
CS61
08
12
14
16
16
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 Insulator
T Glass Passivated Chips
T Metal 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 Welders
A
D
G
C
1
2
3
B
E
F
F
H
"J" (3 )
F "K" (2)
OUTLINE DRAWING
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
+
2
CD61
3
-
1
~
CS61
2
2
+
CN61
3
1
-
1
+
+
-
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
160 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD61__16A, CS61__16A
CN61__16A, CC61__16A
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
180 Conduction, T
C
=100C I
F(RMS)
260 A
Average Forward Current
180 Conduction, T
C
=100C I
F(AV)
165 A
Peak One Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
60 Hz, 100% No V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
50 Hz, 100% No V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
I
FSM
3,500
4,200
3,350
4,000
A
A
A
A
Peak Three Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
I
FSM
I
FSM
2,600
2,480
A
A
Peak Ten Cycle Surge Current, Non-Repetitive
60 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
50 Hz, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
I
FSM
I
FSM
1,750
1,820
A
A
I
2
t for Fusing for One Cycle
8.3ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
8.3ms, 100% No V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
10ms, 100% V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
10ms, 100% No V
RRM
reapplied, TJ=150C
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
I
2
t
52,000
73,000
56,000
80,000
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
35 - 50
4 - 6
in.-Lb.
Nm
Max. Mounting Torque, M8 Terminal Screw
35 - 50
4 - 6
in.-Lb.
Nm
Module Weight, Typical
200
g
7.1
lb.
V Isolation @ 25C, V
rms
for 1 sec
V
rms
3500 V
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
160 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD61__16A, CS61__16A
CN61__16A, CC61__16A
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
20
mA
Peak On-State Voltage
V
FM
I
FM
=520A, 180 Deg Conduction
1.43
V
Threshold Voltage, Low-level
Slope Resistance, Low-level
V
(TO)1
r
T1
T
J
= 150C, I = 16.7%I
F(AV)
to I
F(AV)
0.73
1.5
V
m
Threshold Voltage, High-level
Slope Resistance, High-level
V
(TO)2
r
T2
T
J
= 150C, I = I
F(AV)
to I
FSM
0.88
1.26
V
m
V
TM
Coefficients, Full Range
T
J
= 150C, I = 15%I
F(AV)
to I
FSM
V
FM
= A+ B Ln I +C I + D Sqrt I
A =
B =
C =
D =
0.563
0.0392
1.31 E-3
-8.25 E-5
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol
Max.
Units
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
R
J-C
Per Module, both conducting
Per Junction both conducting
0.1
0.2
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
= 1.84E-2
K
2
= 4.68E-2
K
3
= 8.25E-2
K
4
= 5.23E-2
1
= 2.53E-6
2
= 6.44E-2
3
= 3.11E-1
4
= 1.32
Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink Lubricated
R
C-S
Per Module
0.05
C/W
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
160 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD61__16A, CS61__16A
CN61__16A, CC61__16A
Maximum On-State Forward Voltage Drop
0
1
2
3
4
5
10
100
1000
10000
Instantaneous On-State Current - Ifm - Amperes
O
n
-Sta
te
Volta
g
e
- Vfm
- Volt
s
( Tj = 150 C )
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.18
0.20
0.22
0.01
0.1
1
10
Time - t - Seconds
The
r
m
a
l
Im
pe
da
nc
e
-
R
j
c
-
C
/W
(Junction to Case, Per Diode)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
M axim u m Allo w able Case T em peratu re
120
90
60
30
180
100
110
120
130
140
150
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Average O n-S tate Current - If(av) - Am peres
Max. C
ase T
e
mp
er
at
u
r
e -
T
c
ase -
C
_
(Sinusoidal W aveform )
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
90
60
30
120
180
360
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
M
a
x
.
P
o
we
r
D
i
s
s
i
pa
ti
on P
e
r
D
i
ode
- W
a
tts
_
(Rectangular Waveform)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
30
60
90
120
180
0
50
100
150
200
250
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
M
a
x
.
Po
we
r D
i
s
s
ip
a
t
io
n
Pe
r D
i
o
d
e
-
W
a
t
t
s
_
(Sinusoidal Waveform)
0
180
360
CONDUCTION ANGLE
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
180
120
90
60
30
360
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
Average On-State Current - If(av) - Amperes
Max
.
C
a
s
e
Tem
p
er
at
u
r
e
-
Tcas
e -
C
_
(Rectangular Waveform)
Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual & Single Diode Isolated Module
160 Amperes / Up to 1600 Volts
Revision Date: 12/04/2002
CD61__16A, CS61__16A
CN61__16A, CC61__16A
Six-Pulse Bridge Circuit Total Power Dissipation & Maximum Rated Output Current With Sink to Ambient
Resistance of Heatsink as a Parameter.
Total Power Dissipation vs Maximum Rated Output Current
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Maximum Bridge Output Current (A)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
To
t
a
l Pow
e
r D
i
ss
ipa
t
ion (
W
)
Powerex
CD61--16
Pow-R-Blok
6-Pulse Bridge
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
10
30
50
70
90
110
130
150
Ambient Temperature (C)
To
t
a
l Po
w
e
r
D
i
s
s
ip
a
t
io
n
(
W
)
0.30
0.20
0.15
0.12
0.10
0.08
0.06
0.05
0.04
0.03 0.025
0.02
Rth S-A (C/W)
0.40
0.50
0.60
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