Bulletin I2771 rev.

E 04/03

MT SERIES
THREE PHASE BRIDGE Power Modules

Features
Universal, 3 way terminals:
push-on, wrap around or solder

High thermal conductivity package, 25 A

electrically insulated case
35 A
Center hole fixing

Excellent power/volume ratio

UL E 62320 approved

Terminals Solderable as per MIL-STD-202 METHOD 208,

solder: Sn/Pb (60/40); solder temperature: 235-260°C mx. time: 8-10 sec.

Description

A range of extremely compact, encapsulated three

phase bridge rectifiers offering efficient and reli-
able operation. They are intended for use in gen-
eral purpose and instrumentation applications.

Major Ratings and Characteristics

Parameters 26MT 36MT Units

IO 25 35 A

@ TC 70 60 °C

IFSM @ 50Hz 360 475 A

@ 60Hz 375 500 A

I2t @ 50Hz 635 1130 A2s

@ 60Hz 580 1030 A2s

VRRM range 100 to 1600 V

TJ -55 to 150 °C

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Voltage VRRM , maximum repetitive VRSM , maximum non- IRRM max.
Type number Code peak reverse voltage repetitive peak rev. voltage @ TJ max.
V V mA
10 100 150
20 200 275
40 400 500
26MT../ 36MT.. 60 600 725 2
80 800 900
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300
140 1400 1500
160 1600 1700

Forward Conduction
Parameters 26MT 36MT Units Conditions

IO Maximum DC output current 25 35 A 120o Rect Conduction angle

@ TC 70 60 °C

I FSM Maximum peak, one-cycle 360 475 A t = 10ms No voltage

non-repetitive forward current 375 500 t = 8.3ms reapplied
Initial TJ = TJ max. 300 400 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
314 420 t = 8.3ms reapplied Initial TJ = TJ max.
2 2 2
I t Maximum I t for fusing 635 1130 As t = 10ms No voltage
Initial TJ = TJ max. 580 1030 t = 8.3ms reapplied
450 800 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
410 730 t = 8.3ms reapplied

I √t2
Maximum I √t for fusing
2
6360 11300 A √s I t for time tx = I2√t x √tx ; 0.1 <= tx <= 10ms, VRRM = 0V
2 2

VF(TO) 1 Low-level of threshold voltage 0.88 0.86 V (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.

VF(TO)2 High-level of threshold voltage 1.13 1.03 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.

rt1 Low-level forward slope resistance 7.9 6.3 mΩ (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.

rt2 High-level forward slope resistance 5.2 5.0 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.

VFM Maximum forward voltage drop 1.26 1.19 V TJ = 25 oC, I FM = 40Apk - Per single Junction

IRRM Max. DC reverse current 100 µA TJ = 25 oC, per Junction at rated VRRM
VINS RMS isolation voltage 2700 V TJ = 25 oC, All terminal shorted f= 50Hz , t= 1s

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Thermal and Mechanical Specifications

Parameters 26MT 36MT Units Conditions
o
TJ Max. junction temperature range -55 to 150 C
o
Tstg Max. storage temperature range -55 to 150 C
RthJC Max. thermal resistance DC operation per bridge
1.42 1.35 K/W
junction to case (Based on total power loss of bridge)
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, case to
0.2 0.2 K/W Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased
heatsink
wt Approximate weight 20 g
T Mounting Torque ± 10% 2.0 Nm Bridge to heatsink with screw M4

Ordering Information Table

Device Code
36 MT 160

1 2 3

26 = 25A (Avg)
1 - Current rating code: 36 = 35A (Avg)
2 - Basic part number

3 - Voltage code ( code x 10 = VRRM)

Outline Table

Suggested plugging force:

400 N max; axially applied to faston terminals

All dimensions in millimeters (inches)

Not To Scale

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160 1000
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)

26MT.. Series
26MT.. Series

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

140

100
120
120° Per Junction
(Rect)
100
10

80 T J = 15O°C
T J = 25°C

60 1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4

Total Output Current (A) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

55
50 26MT.. Series
1

Rt
K/

T J= 150°C
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)

hS
W

45
=
0.

2
7

40 K/
K/

W
W
-D

35 120°
elt

3K
/W
aR

30 (Rect)
4K
/W
25
5K
/W
20
7 K/W
15
10 1 0 K /W

5
0
0 5 10 15 20 0
25 25 50 75 100 125 150

Total Output Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics

320 400
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

At Any Rated Load Condition And With

Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current

300 Rated V RRM Applied Following Surge. Versus Pulse Train Duration.
360
280 Initial T J = 150°C Initial TJ = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s No Voltage Reapplied
260 320
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s Rated RRM
V Reapplied
240
280
220
200 240
180
200
160
140 160
120
26MT.. Series 120 26MT.. Series
100
80 80
1 10 100 0.01 0.1 1
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N) Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

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150 1000
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)

36MT.. Series 36MT.. Series

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

130

100
110
120° Per Junction
(Rect)

90
10

70 T J = 15O°C
T J = 25°C

50 1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4

Total Output Current (A) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

80
36MT.. Series
70
Rt

TJ = 150°C
hS
Maximum Total Power Loss (W)

1
=

K/
0.

60 W
7
K/
W
-D
elt

50
a

2K
R

120° /W
40 (Rect)
3K
/W
30 4K
/W
5 K /W
20
7 K/W

10 10 K/ W

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0
35 25 50 75 100 125 150

Total Output Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 8 - Total Power Loss Characteristics

450 500
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

At Any Rated Load Condition And With

Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current

Rated V RRM Applied Following Surge. Versus Pulse Train Duration.
400 450
Initial TJ = 150°C Initial T J = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s No Voltage Reapplied
400
350 @ 50 Hz 0.0100 s Rated VRRM Reapplied
350
300
300
250
250
200
200

150 36MT.. Series 150 36MT.. Series

100 100
1 10 100 0.01 0.1 1
Number Of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N) Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

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Transient Thermal Impedance Z thJC (K/W)

Steady State Value:

RthJC = 1.42 K/W
1 (DC Operation)

0.1

0.01 26MT.. Series

Per Bridge

0.001
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 11 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics

10
Transient Thermal Impedance Z thJC (K/W)

Steady State Value:

RthJC = 1.35 K/W
1 (DC Operation)

0.1

0.01
36MT.. Series
Per Bridge

0.001
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 12 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristics

Data and specifications subject to change without notice.

This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial and Consumer Level.
Qualification Standards can be found on IR's Web site.

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