Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
GBU GBU GBU GBU GBU GBU GBU
Symbols 6A 6B 6D 6G 6J 6K 6M Units
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=100°C (1) (2) IF(AV) 6.0 A
Peak forward surge current single
sine-wave superimposed on rated load IFSM 175 A
(JEDEC Method) TJ=150°C
Rating for fusing (t<8.3ms) I2t 127 A2sec
Typical thermal resistance per leg (1) (2) RΘJA 7.4
RΘJC 2.2 °C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG -55 to +150 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 6.0 A VF1.0 V
Maximum DC reverse current at TA= 25°C 5.0
rated DC blocking voltage per leg TA=125°C IR500 µA
Typical junction capacitance per leg at 4.0V, 1MHz CJ211 94 pF
Notes:
(1) Units case mounted on 2.6 x 1.4 x 0.06" thick (6.5 x 3.5 x 0.15 cm) Al. Plate heatsink
(2) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Features
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• This series is UL listed under the Recognized
Component Index, file number E54214
• High case dielectric strength of 1500 VRMS
• Ideal for printed circuit boards
• Glass passivated chip junction
• High surge overload rating
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260°C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Mechanical Data
Case: Molded plastic body over passivated junctions
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Mounting Position: Any (NOTE 2)
Mounting Torque: 5 in. - lb. max.
Weight: 0.15 oz., 4.0 g
Packaging codes/options:
1/250 EA. per Bulk Tray Stack
GBU6A thru GBU6M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Glass Passivated Single-Phase
Bridge Rectifier Reverse Voltage 50 and 1000 V
Forward Current 6.0 A
0.125 (3.2) x 45o
CHAMFE
R
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
0.060
(2.03)
(1.52)
0.050 (1.27)
0.040 (1.02)
0.080
0.065
(2.03)
(1.65) 0.210
0.190
(5.33)
(4.83)
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
9o
TYP
.
5o
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)
Case Style GBU
Document Number 88615 www.vishay.com
07-Oct-03 1
GBU6A thru GBU6M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com Document Number 88615
207-Oct-03
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves (TA= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Case Temperature (°C)
Fig. 1 – Derating Curve
Output Rectified Current
Average Forward Output Current (A)
Fig. 3 – Typical Forward
Characteristics Per Leg
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Fig. 4 – Typical Reverse Leakage
Characteristics Per Leg
Fig. 6 – Typical Transient
Thermal Impedance
Number of Cycles at 60 HZ
t, Heating Time (sec.)
Fig. 2 – Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current Per Leg
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance, pF
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
Fig. 5 – Typical Junction
Capacitance Per Leg
050 100 150
0
2.0
4.0
6.0
Heatsink Mounting,
2.6 x 1.4 x 0.06" Thk
(6.5 x 3.5 x .15cm) AL. Plate
60 HZ Resistive or Inductive Load
110 100
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
1.0 Cycle
Single Sine-Wave
(JEDEC Method)
TJ = 150°C
0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
T
J
= 25°C
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
020 40 60 80 100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
500
0.1 110 100
10
100
1,000
50 - 400V
600 - 1000V
TJ = 25°C
f = 1.0MHZ
Vsig = 50mVp-p
100
0.01 0.1 110 100
0.1
1
10
50 - 400V
600 - 1000V
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
