Pd42 – C&H Technology PD42__07 User Manual
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Powerex, Inc., 173 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
www.pwrx.com
Dual SCR / Diode Isolated Module
700 Amperes, Up to 1800 Volts
Revision Date: 09/28/2009
PD42__07
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ordering Information
:
Select the complete eight-digit 
module part number from the table 
below. 
Example: PD421807 is a 1800 Volt, 
700A Average SCR/Diode Isolated 
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
Type
Voltage
Volts (x100)
Current
Amperes
(x100)
PD42
12 
14 
16 
18 
 
 
07
Description:
Powerex Dual SCR/Diode Modules are 
designed for use in applications requiring 
phase control 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 
 Motor Soft Starters 
 Battery Supplies 
 Power Supplies 
 Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends 
