GBPC12, GBPC15, GBPC25 & GBPC35
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Document Number: 88612
Revision: 15-Apr-08
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Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
FEATURES
• UL recognition file number E54214
• Universal 3-way terminals: snap-on, wire
wrap-around, or P.C.B. mounting
• Typical IR less than 0.3 µA
• High surge current capability
• Low thermal resistance
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
General purpose use in ac-to-dc bridge full wave
rectification for power supply, home appliances, office
equipment, industrial automation applications.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: GBPC, GBPC-W
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Nickel plated on faston lugs or silver
plated on wire leads, solderable per J-STD-002
and JESD22-B102. E4 suffix for consumer grade.
Suffix letter “W” added to indicate wire leads
(e.g. GBPC12005W).
Polarity: As marked, positive lead by belevled corner
Mounting Torque: 20 inches-lbs. max.
e4
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 12 A, 15 A, 25 A, 35 A
VRRM 50 V to 1000 V
IFSM 200 A, 300 A, 300 A, 400 A
IR5 µA
VF1.1 V
TJ max. 150 °C
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GBPCGBPC-W
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL GBPC12, 15, 25, 35 UNIT
005 01 02 04 06 08 10
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 35 70 140 280 420 560 700 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum average forward rectified
output current (Fig. 1)
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
IF(AV)
12
15
25
35
A
Peak forward surge current single
sine-wave superimposed on rated load
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
IFSM
200
300
300
400
A
Rating (non-repetitive, for t greater than
1 ms and less than 8.3 ms) for fusing
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
I2t
160
375
375
660
A2s
RMS isolation voltage from case to leads VISO 2500 V
Operating junction storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 55 to + 150 °C
GBPC12, GBPC15, GBPC25 & GBPC35
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Notes:
(1) With heatsink
(2) Bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound between bridge and mounting surface for maximum heat transfer with #10 screw
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST
CONDITIONS SYMBOL GBPC12, 15, 25, 35 UNIT
005 01 02 04 06 08 10
Maximum instantaneous
forward drop per diode
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
IF = 6.0 A
IF = 7.5 A
IF = 12.5 A
IF = 17.5 A
VF1.1 V
Maximum reverse DC current at rated
DC blocking voltage per diode
TA = 25 °C
TA = 125 °C IR
5.0
500 µA
Typical junction capacitance per diode 4 V, 1 MHz CJ 300 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL GBPC12, 15, 25, 35 UNIT
005 01 02 04 06 08 10
Typical thermal resistance (1) GBPC12-25
GBPC35 RθJC 1.9
1.4 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
GBPC1206-E4/51 15.79 51 100 Paper box
GBPC1506-E4/51 15.79 51 100 Paper box
GBPC2506-E4/51 15.79 51 100 Paper box
GBPC3506-E4/51 15.79 51 100 Paper box
GBPC1206W-E4/51 13.8 51 100 Paper box
GBPC1506W-E4/51 13.8 51 100 Paper box
GBPC2506W-E4/51 13.8 51 100 Paper box
GBPC3506W-E4/51 13.8 51 100 Paper box
GBPC12, GBPC15, GBPC25 & GBPC35
Vishay General Semiconductor
Document Number: 88612
Revision: 15-Apr-08
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Figure 1. Maximum Output Rectified Current
Figure 2. Maximum Output Rectified Current
Figure 3. Maximum Power Dissipation
025 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
0
5
20
15
25
10
30
35
40
Bridges Mounted on
9.5 x 3.5 x 4.6"
(22.9 x 8.9 x 11.7 cm)
AL, Finned Plate
5 x 6 x 4.9"
AL, Finned Plate
5 x 4 x 3"
AL, Finned Plate
6 x 2.2 x 2.2"
AL, Finned Plate
60 Hz
Resistive or
Inductive Load
Case Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
60 Hz
Resistive or
Inductive Load
GBPC35
RthSA = 0.5 °C/W
GBPC15
RthSA = 1.0 °C/W
GBPC12
RthSA = 1.0 °C/W
GBPC25
RthSA = 0.5 °C/W
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Average Forward
C
urrent (A)
Average Output Current (A)
Average Power Dissipation of Bridge (W)
010 20 30 40
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Capacitive Load
TJ = TJ Max.
Resistive or
Inductive Load
Figure 4. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge
Current Per Diode
Figure 5. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics Per Diode
Figure 6. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Diode
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110
10
1000
GBPC35
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC12
TJ = TJ Max.
0.5 ms Single Sine-Wave
100
100
1.0 Cycle
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.1
0.1
1
10
100
0.8
TA = 100 °C
TA = 150 °C
TA = 125 °C
TA = 25 °C
020 40 60 80100
0.1
1
10
100
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Leakage
Current (µA)
30 50 70 90
1000
TA = 100 °C
TA = 150 °C
TA = 125 °C
TA = 25 °C
10
GBPC12, GBPC15, GBPC25 & GBPC35
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
Figure 7. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode
110 100
10
100
1000
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
V
sig
= 50 mVp-p
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
Figure 8. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance Per Diode
0.01 0.1 110 100
1
10
100
1000
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
V
sig
= 50 mVp-p
t - Heating Time (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.470 (11.9)
0.430 (10.9)
0.042 (1.07)
0.038(0.97)
DIA.
0.310 (7.62)
0.290 (7.36)
1.25
(31.8)
MIN.
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
Hole for
#10 Screw
0.220 (5.59)
0.200 (5.08)DIA. 0.24 (6.0)
0.18(4.6)
0.50 (12.7)
0.44 (11.7)
0.24 (6.0)
0.18(4.6)
GBPC-W GBPC
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.672 (17.1)
0.632 (16.1)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.094 (2.4)
DIA.
0.034 (0.86)
0.030 (0.76)
0.25
(6.35)
AC
0.840 (21.3)
0.740 (18.8)
0.582 (14.8)
0.542 (13.8)
0.672 (17.1)
0.632 (16.1)
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.310 (7.62)
0.290 (7.36)
0.034 (0.86)
0.030 (0.76)
Hole for
#10 Screw
0.220 (5.59)
0.200 (5.08)DIA.
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