NTE6232 Powerblock Module Description: The NTE6232 uses 2 power diodes in series and the semiconductors are electrically isolated from the metal base, allowing common heatsinks and compact assemblies to be built. This device is intended for general purpose applications such as battery chargers, welders and plating equipment and where high voltage and high current are required. Features: D Isolated Mounting Base D Pressure Contact Technology with Increased Power Cycling Capability D Space and Weight Savings Applications: D AC/DC Motor Drives D Various Rectifiers D DC Supply for PWM Inverter Ratings and Characteristics: (TJ = +150°C unless otherwise specified) Maximum Average Forward Current, IF(AV) (TC = +100°C, 180°, Half Sine Wave, 50Hz, Single Side Cooled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100A Maximum RMS Forward Current, IT(RMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173A Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (tp = 10ms), VRRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600V Maximum Non−Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (tp = 10ms), VRSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000V Maximum Repetitive Peak Current (At VRRM), IRRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8mA Maximum Surge Forward Current (10ms Half Sine Wave, VR = 0.6VRRM), IFSM . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6KA Maximum I2t for Fusing Coordination (10ms Half Sine Wave, VR = 0.6VRRM), I2t . . . 34.4A2s * 103 Maximum Threshold Voltage, VFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8V Maximum Forward Slope resistance, rF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74mΩ Maximum Peak Forward Voltage (IFM = 330A, TJ = +25°C), VFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45V RMS Isolation Voltage (50Hz, t = 1s Min, IISO: 1mA Max), VISO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500V Storage Temperature Range, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −40° to +125°C Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case (At 180° Sine, Single Side Cooled), RthJC . . . . . 0.35°C/W Thermal Resistance, Case−to−Sink (At 180° Sine, Single Side Cooled), RthCS . . . . . . . . 0.15°C/W Rev. 01−10a Circuit Diagram + AC AC + − − .787 (20.0) .550 (14.0) .787 (20.0) .787 (20.0) .393 (10.0) 3.150 (80.0) .244 (6.2) Dia M5 Screw (3 Places) 1.180 (30.0) 1.195 (30.0) 3.620 (91.9)