Bulletin I2715 rev. K 09/06
MB SERIES
SINGLE PHASE BRIDGE
Features
Universal, 3 way terminals:
push-on, wrap around or solder
High thermal conductivity package,
electrically insulated case
Center hole fixing
Excellent power/volume ratio
UL E300359 approved
Nickel plated terminals solderable using Lead-Free solder;
Solder Alloy Sn/Ag/Cu (SAC305); Solder temperature 260-275°C
RoHS compliant
Power Modules
25 A
35 A
Description
A range of extremely compact, encapsulated
single phase bridge rectifiers offering efficient and
reliable operation. They are intended for use in
general purpose and instrumentation applica-
tions.
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Parameters 26MB-A
I
O
@ T
C
I
FSM
@ 50Hz
@ 60Hz
I
2
t
@ 50Hz
@ 60Hz
V
RRM
range
T
J
25
65
400
420
790
725
36MB-A
35
60
475
500
1130
1030
Units
A
o
C
A
A
A
2
s
A
2
s
V
o
200 to 1200
- 55 to 150
C
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Type number
Voltage
Code
20
40
26MB..A
36MB..A
60
80
100
120
V
RRM
, maximum repetitive
peak reverse voltage
V
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
V
RSM
, maximum non-
repetitive peak rev. voltage
V
275
500
725
900
1100
1300
I
RRM
max.
@ T
J
max.
2
Forward Conduction
Parameters
I
O
Maximum DC output current
@ Case temperature
I
FSM
Maximum peak, one-cycle
non-repetitive forward current
26MB-A
25
20
65
400
420
335
350
36MB-A Units Conditions
35
28
60
475
500
400
420
1130
1030
800
730
11.3
0.79
0.96
5.8
4.5
1.14
V
m
Ω
A
2
s
A
A
°C
A
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
t = 10ms
t = 8.3ms
No voltage
reapplied
100% V
RRM
reapplied
No voltage
reapplied
100% V
RRM
reapplied
Initial T
J
= T
J
max.
Resistive or inductive load
Capacitive load
I
2
t
Maximum I
2
t for fusing
790
725
560
512
I
2
√t
V
F(TO)1
V
F(TO)2
r
t1
r
t2
V
FM
I
RRM
V
INS
Maximum I
2
√t
for fusing
Low-level of threshold voltage
High-level of threshold voltage
Low-level forward slope resistance
High-level forward slope resistance
Maximum forward voltage drop
5.6
0.76
0.92
6.8
5.0
1.11
KA
2
√s
I
2
t for time t
x
= I
2
√t
x
√t
x
;
0.1
≤
t
x
≤
10ms, V
RRM
= 0V
V
(16.7% x
π
x I
F(AV)
< I <
π
x I
F(AV)
), @ T
J
max.
(I >
π
x I
F(AV)
), @ T
J
max.
(16.7% x
π
x I
F(AV)
< I <
π
x I
F(AV)
), @ T
J
max.
(I >
π
x I
F(AV)
), @ T
J
max.
T
J
= 25
o
C, I
FM
= 40A
PK
(26MB)
T
J
= 25
o
C, I
FM
= 55A
PK
(36MB)
T
J
= 25
o
C, per diode at V
RRM
f = 50 Hz, t = 1s
tp = 400μs
Max. DC reverse current
RMS isolation voltage base plate
10
2700
10
2700
μA
V
2
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Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
Parameters
T
J
T
stg
Junction temperature range
Storage temperature range
1.7
0.2
20
2.0
26MB-A
36MB-A Units Conditions
o
o
- 55 to 150
- 55 to 150
C
C
K/W
K/W
g
Nm
Bridge to heatsink
Per bridge
Mounting surface , smooth, flat and greased
R
thJC
Max. thermal resistance junction to case
R
thCS
Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink
wt
T
Approximate weight
Mounting Torque
±
10%
1.2
Ordering Information Table
Device Code
36
1
1
2
3
4
-
-
-
-
MB
2
120
3
A
4
26 = 25A (Avg)
36 = 35A (Avg)
Current rating code:
Circuit configuration:
MB = Single phase european coding
Voltage code: MB series = code x 10 = V
RRM
Diode bridge rectifier:
A = 26MB, 36MB Series
Outline Table
0.8 (.03)
6.3 (.25)
10.5 (.41)
Not To Scale
20.3 (.80)
Suggested plugging force:
200 N max; axially applied to faston terminals
All dimensions in millimetres (inches)
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Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
150
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
1000
26MB..A Series
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 150˚C
130
110
90
70
50
100
180˚
(Rect)
10
26MB..A Series
180˚
(Sine)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Maximum Allowable Ambient Te
50
40
30
20
10
0
26MB..A Series
Tj = 150˚C
180˚
(Sine)
2
A
hS
Rt
=
1
W
K/
ta
el
-D
K/
W
180˚
(Rect)
3K
/W
4K
/W
5K
/W
R
7 K/W
10 K
/W
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge
Initial Tj = 150˚C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
450
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial Tj = 150˚C
No Voltage Reapplied
350
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
250
150
26MB..A Series
26MB..A series
1
10
100
50
0.01
0.1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
1
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
4
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Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
150
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
1000
36MB..A Series
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 150˚C
130
110
90
70
50
180˚
(Sine)
180˚
(Rect)
100
10
36MB..A Series
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Maximum Allowable Ambient Te
80
36MB..A Series
Tj = 150˚C
60
180˚
(Sine)
180˚
(Rect)
Rt
hS
A
=
1K
/W
0.
7
K/
W
40
2K
/W
-D
elt
a
R
20
5 K/W
3K
/W
4 K/W
7 K/W
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
1
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = 150˚C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
500
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
450
Initial Tj = 150˚C
No Voltage Reapplied
400
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
350
300
250
200
150
36MB..A Series
36MB..A Series
10
100
100
0.01
0.1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
1
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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