GBU8A thru GBU8M
Vishay General Semiconductor
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 V
RMS
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
Case Style GBU
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.
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
I
F(AV)
V
RRM
I
FSM
I
R
V
F
T
J
max.
8A
50 V to 1000 V
200 A
5 µA
1.0 V
150 °C
MECHANICAL DATA
Case:
GBU
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals:
Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD22-B102
E3 suffix for consumer grade, meets JESD 201 class
1A whisker test
Polarity:
As marked on body
Mounting Torque:
10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque:
5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)
MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T
A
= 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum RMS voltage
Maximum DC blocking voltage
Maximum average forward
rectified output current at
T
C
= 60 °C
(1)
T
A
= 40 °C
(2)
SYMBOL
V
RRM
V
RMS
V
DC
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
I
2
t
T
J
, T
STG
GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J
50
35
50
100
70
100
200
140
200
400
280
400
8.0
3.9
200
166
- 55 to + 150
600
420
600
GBU8K GBU8M
800
560
800
1000
700
1000
UNIT
V
V
V
A
A
A
2
s
°C
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
super-imposed on rated load
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3 ms)
Operating junction and storage
temperature range
Notes:
(1) Unit case mounted on aIuminum plate heatsink
(2) Units mounted on P.C.B. with 0.5 x 0.5" (12 x 12 mm) copper pads and 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length
Document Number: 88616
Revision: 21-Jan-08
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GBU8A thru GBU8M
Vishay General Semiconductor
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(T
A
= 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
Maximum
instantaneous forward
voltage drop per diode
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage per diode
Typical junction
capacitance per diode
TEST CONDITIONS
8.0 A
SYMBOL
V
F
GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G
1.0
GBU8J
GBU8K GBU8M
UNIT
V
T
A
= 25 °C
T
A
= 125 °C
4 V, 1 MHz
I
R
5.0
500
211
94
µA
C
J
pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
(T
A
= 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
Typical thermal resistance
Notes:
(1) Units case mounted on aIuminum 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
(3) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
SYMBOL
R
θJA
(2)
R
θJC
(1)(3)
GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G
20
4.0
GBU8J
GBU8K GBU8M
UNIT
°C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION
PREFERRED P/N
GBU8J-E3/45
GBU8J-E3/51
UNIT WEIGHT (g)
3.857
3.857
PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE
45
51
BASE QUANTITY
20
250
DELIVERY MODE
Tube
Paper tray
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(T
A
= 25
°C
unless otherwise noted)
8.0
250
Heatsink Mounting, T
C
Average Forw ard Output Current (A)
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
T
J
= 150 °C
8.3
ms Single Half Sine-Wave
200
6.0
150
4.0
100
2.0
P.C.B. Mounting, T
A
0.47 x 0.47" (12 x 12 mm) Copper
Pads 0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
60 Hz Resistive or Inductive Load
50
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
0
1
10
100
Temperature (°C)
Number
of Cycles at 60 Hz
Figure 1. Derating Curve Output Rectified Current
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge
Current Per Diode
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Document Number: 88616
Revision: 21-Jan-08
GBU8A thru GBU8M
Vishay General Semiconductor
100
1000
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
V
sig
= 50 mVp-p
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
10
1
Junction Capacitance (pF)
100
0.1
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse
Width
= 300
µs
1 % Duty Cycle
50 - 400
V
600 - 1000
V
10
0.01
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous Forward
Voltage
(V)
Reverse
Voltage
(V)
Figure 3. Typical Forward Characteristics Per Diode
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode
1000
100
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
T
J
= 150 °C
100
10
10
T
J
= 125 °C
1
50 - 400
V
600 - 1000
V
1
0.1
T
J
= 25 °C
0.01
0
20
40
60
80
100
0.1
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse
Voltage
(%)
t - Heating Time (s)
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Diode
Figure 6. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance Per Diode
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
in inches (millimeters)
Case Type GBU
0.880 (22.3)
0.860 (21.8)
0.125 (3.2) x 45°
Chamfer
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.5)
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
9° TYP.
0.020 R (TYP.)
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4)
0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)
0.080 (2.03)
0.060 (1.52)
5° TYP.
0.710 (18.0)
0.690 (17.5)
0.085 (2.16)
0.075 (1.90)
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
0.075
(1.9) R
.
0.100 (2.54)
0.085 (2.16)
0.050 (1.27)
0.040 (1.02)
0.080 (2.03)
0.065 (1.65)
0.190 (4.83)
0.210 (5.33)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead
by beveled
corner
Document Number: 88616
Revision: 21-Jan-08
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