GBU8A thru GBU8M
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Document Number: 88616
Revision: 21-Jan-08
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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 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 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 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)
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 8 A
VRRM 50 V to 1000 V
IFSM 200 A
IR5 µA
VF1.0 V
TJ max. 150 °C
Case Style GBU
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
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 = 40 °C (2) IF(AV)
8.0
3.9 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 A2s
Operating junction and storage
temperature range TJ, TSTG - 55 to + 150 °C
GBU8A thru GBU8M
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Document Number: 88616
Revision: 21-Jan-08
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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
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J GBU8K GBU8M UNIT
Maximum
instantaneous forward
voltage drop per diode
8.0 A VF 1.0 V
Maximum DC reverse
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 211 94 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J GBU8K GBU8M UNIT
Typical thermal resistance RθJA (2)
RθJC (1)(3)
20
4.0 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
GBU8J-E3/45 3.857 45 20 Tube
GBU8J-E3/51 3.857 51 250 Paper tray
Figure 1. Derating Curve Output Rectified Current
050 100 150
0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
25 75 125
Average Forward OutputCurrent (A)
Temperature (°C)
Heatsink Mounting, T
C
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
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge
Current Per Diode
110 100
0
50
100
150
200
250
T
J
= 150 °C
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
GBU8A thru GBU8M
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Revision: 21-Jan-08
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
Figure 3. Typical Forward Characteristics Per Diode
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Diode
0.4 0.6 0.81.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
1
100
10
0.1
InstantaneousForward Current (A)
InstantaneousForward Voltage (V)
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1 % Duty Cycle
020 40 100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
60 80
1000
50 - 400 V
600 - 1000 V
TJ = 150 °C
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode
Figure 6. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance Per Diode
0.1 110 100
10
100
1000
50 - 400 V
600 - 1000 V
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
V
sig
= 50 mVp-p
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
100
0.01 0.1 110 100
0.1
1
10
t - Heating Time (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
Case Type GBU
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner
0.125 (3.2) x 45°
Chamfer
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
0.020 R (TYP.)
0.880 (22.3)
0.860 (21.8)
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.5)
0.075
(1.9) R
.
0.080(2.03)
0.060 (1.52)
0.050 (1.27)
0.040 (1.02)
0.080 (2.03)
0.065 (1.65) 0.210 (5.33)
0.190 (4.83)
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
9° TYP.
5° TYP.
0.085 (2.16)
0.075 (1.90)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4)
0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)
0.710 (18.0)
0.690 (17.5)
0.100 (2.54)
0.085 (2.16)
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