Ld42, Pow-r-blok, Ordering information – C&H Technology LD42__43 User Manual
Page 2: Description, Features, Benefits, Applications

Powerex, Inc., Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697 (724) 925-7272
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Dual SCR/Diode Isolated Module
430 Amperes / Up to 2200 Volts
Revision Date: 11/1/2001
LD42__43
Ordering Information
:
Select the complete eight-digit 
module part number from the table 
below. 
Example: LD421843 is a 1800 Volt, 
430 Ampere Dual SCR Isolated 
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
Type
Voltage
Volts
(x100)
Current
Amperes
(x10)
LD42 18
20 
22 
 
 
43
LD42__43 
Dual SCR/Diode 
POW-R-BLOK
TM
Module
430 Amperes / 1800-2200 Volts
 
 
 
 
LD42 Outline Dimensions
Dimension
Inches Millimeters
A 5.91 150.0
B 4.88 124.0
C 4.41 112.0
D 2.36 60.0
E 2.05 52.0
F 1.97 50.0
G 1.89 48.0
H 1.73 44.0
J 1.22 31.0
K 1.10 28.0
L 1.00 25.4
M 0.69 17.5
N 0.39 10.0
P M10
Metric M10
Q
0.26 Dia.
6.5 Dia.
R 0.24 6.0
S 0.12 3.0
T
.110 x .032
2.5 x 0.8
Note: Dimensions are for reference only.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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. 
POW-R-BLOK
TM
has been tested and
recognized by the Underwriters 
Laboratories. 
 
 
Features:
T Electrically Isolated Heatsinking
T Aluminum Nitride Isolator
T Compression Bonded Elements
T Metal Baseplate
T Low Thermal Impedance
 for Improved Current Capability 
T UL Recognized 
 
 
Benefits:
T No Additional Insulation
 Components Required 
T Easy Installation 
T No Clamping Components
 Required 
T Reduce Engineering Time 
 
 
 
Applications:
T Bridge Circuits
T AC & DC Motor Drives
T Battery Supplies
T Power Supplies
T Large IGBT Circuit Front Ends
J
F
C
B
A
R
L
H
Q - DIA. (4 TYP.)
P - M10 THD (3 TYP.)
K
D
G
M
N
S
E
T - (2 TYP.)
1
2
3
OUTLINE DRAWING
4
5
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
1
2
4
5
3
