GBPC12, 15, 25 and 35
Vishay General Semiconductor
Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
I
F(AV)
V
RRM
I
FSM
I
R
V
F
T
j
max.
12 A, 15 A, 25 A, 35 A
50 V to 1000 V
200 A, 300 A, 300 A, 400 A
5 µA
1.1 V
150 °C
GBPC-W
GBPC
~
~
~
~
~
~
Features
• UL Recognition file number E54214
• Universal 3-way terminals: snap-on, wire wrap-
around, or P.C.B. mounting
• Typical I
R
less than 0.3 µA
• High surge current capability
• Low thermal resistance
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
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 (E4 Suffix), solderable per
J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D. 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.
Typical Applications
General purpose use in ac-to-dc bridge full wave rec-
tification for Power Supply, Home Appliances, Office
Equipment, Industrial Automation applications
Maximum Ratings
Ratings at 25 °C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum RMS voltage
Maximum DC blocking voltage
Maximum average forward rectified output
current (See Fig.1)
Symbols
V
RRM
V
RMS
V
DC
I
F(AV)
005
50
35
50
01
100
70
100
GBPC12, 15, 25, 35
02
04
06
200
400
600
140
280
420
200
400
600
12
15
25
35
200
300
300
400
160
375
375
660
2500
- 55 to + 150
Units
08
800
560
800
10
1000
700
1000
V
V
V
A
Peak forward surge current single sine-
wave superimposed on rated load
Rating (non-repetitive, for t greater than
1 ms and less than 8.3 ms) for fusing
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
I
FSM
A
I
2
t
A
2
sec
RMS isolation voltage from case to leads
Operating junction storage temperature range
V
ISO
T
J
, T
STG
V
°C
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GBPC12, 15, 25 and 35
Vishay General Semiconductor
Electrical Characteristics
Ratings at 25 °C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Maximum instantaneous
forward drop per leg
GBPC12
GBPC15
GBPC25
GBPC35
Test condition Symbols
005
I
F
= 6.0 A
I
F
= 7.5 A
I
F
= 12.5 A
I
F
= 17.5 A
T
A
= 25 °C
T
A
= 125 °C
at 4 V, 1 MHz
V
F
01
GBPC12, 15, 25, 35
02
04
1.1
06
08
10
V
Units
Maximum reverse DC current at rated DC
blocking voltage per leg
Typical junction capacitance per leg
I
R
C
J
5.0
500
300
µA
pF
Thermal Characteristics
Ratings at 25 °C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Typical thermal resistance per leg
Notes:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to case per leg
(2) Bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound between bridge and mounting surface for maximum heat transfer with #10 screw
(1)
Symbols
005
GBPC12-25
GBPC35
R
θJC
01
GBPC12, 15, 25, 35
02
04
1.9
1.4
06
08
10
Units
°C/W
Ratings and Characteristics Curves
(T
A
= 25
°C
unless otherwise noted)
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
60 H
Z
Resistive or
Inductive Load
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
6 x 2.2 x 2.2"
AL. Finned Plate
GBPC35
RthS-A = 0.5 °C/W
60 H
Z
Resistive or
Inductive Load
Average Forward Current (A)
Average Forward Current (A)
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
35
30
GBPC25
25
RthS-A = 0.5 °C/W
20
15
10
GBPC12
GBPC15
RthS-A = 1.0 °C/W
5
RthS-A = 1.0 °C/W
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
Case Temperature (°C)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 1. Maximum Output Rectified Current
Figure 2. Maximum Output Rectified Current
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Average Power Dissipation of Bridge (W)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
10
20
30
40
Resistive or
Inductive Load
T
J
= T
J
max.
Capacitive Load
Instantaneous Reverse Leakage
Current (µA)
100
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 150 °C
10
1
50 - 400 V
600 - 1000 V
T
J
= 25 °C
0.1
0.01
0
20
40
60
80
100
Average Output Current (A)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Figure 3. Maximum Power Dissipation
Figure 6. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Leg
500
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
T
J
= T
J
max.
0.5 Single Sine-Wave
600
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MH
Z
Vsig = 50MVp-p
GBPC35
100
GBPC15
GBPC25
Junction Capacitance (pF)
100
1.0 Cycle
GBPC12
50
1
10
100
1
10
100
Number of Cycles at 60 H
Z
Reverse Voltage (V)
Figure 4. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Per Leg
100
Figure 7. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Leg
1,000
10
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300
µs
1% Duty Cycle
Transient Thermal Impedance (°CW)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
T
J
= 25 C
f = 1.0 MH
Z
Vsig = 50MVp-p
100
1
10
0.1
0.01
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
t, Heating Time (sec.)
Figure 5. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics Per Leg
Figure 8. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance Per Leg
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GBPC12, 15, 25 and 35
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Package outline dimensions in inches (millimeters)
GBPC-W
Hole for
#10 Screw
0.220 (5.59)
DIA.
0.200 (5.08)
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.24 (6.0)
0.18 (4.6)
Hole for
#10 Screw
0.220 (5.59) DIA.
0.200 (5.08)
GBPC
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.672 (17.1)
0.632 (16.1)
AC
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.672 (17.1)
0.632 (16.1)
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.034 (0.86)
0.030 (0.76)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.094 (2.4)
DIA.
0.582 (14.8)
0.542 (13.8)
0.24 (6.0)
0.18 (4.6)
0.042 (1.07)
0.038 (0.97)
DIA.
0.470 (11.9)
0.430 (10.9)
0.50 (12.7)
0.44 (11.7)
1.25
(31.8)
MIN.
0.034 (0.86)
0.030 (0.76)
0.25
(6.35)
0.310 (7.62)
0.290 (7.36)
0.310 (7.62)
0.290 (7.36)
0.840 (21.3)
0.740 (18.8)
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