Vishay General Semiconductor
GBU8A thru GBU8M
Document Number 88616
19-Jan-06
www.vishay.com
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Case Style GBU
Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
FEATURES
• UL Recognition file number E54214
• Ideal for printed circuit boards
• High surge current capability
• High case dielectric strength of 1500 VRMS
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
General purpose use in ac-to-dc bridge full wave
rectification for Monitor, TV, Printer, Power supply,
Switching Mode Power Supply, Adapter, Audio
equipment and Home Appliances applications.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: GBU
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated (E3 Suffix) leads,
solderable per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
Polarity: As marked on body
Mounting Torque: 10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque: 5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 8 A
VRRM 50 V to 1000 V
IFSM 200 A
IR5 µA
VF1.0 V
Tj max. 150 °C
Note:
(1) Unit case mounted on AI plate heatsink
(2) Units mounted in free air, no heatsink on P.C.B., 0.5 x 0.5" (12 x 12 mm) copper pads, 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J GBU8K GBU8M UNIT
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 at
TC = 60 °C (1)
TA = 25 °C (2) IF(AV)
8.0
3.0 A
Peak forward surge current
single sine-wave super-
imposed on rated load
IFSM 200 A
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3 ms) I2t 166 A2sec
Operating junction and
storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 55 to + 150 °C