GBPC12, 15, 25 and 35
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Glass Passivated Single-Phase
Bridge Rectifier
Reverse Voltage 50 and 1000V
Forward Current 12 to 35A
GBPC
GBPC-W
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
Hole for
#10 Screw
0.220 (5.59)
0.200 (5.08)
Hole for
#10 Screw
0.220 (5.59)
DIA.
0.672 (17.1)
0.632 (16.1)
0.24 (6.0)
0.18 (4.6)
DIA.
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.200 (5.08)
AC
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
1.135 (28.8)
1.115 (28.3)
0.672 (17.1)
0.632 (16.1)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.582 (14.8)
0.542 (13.8)
0.50 (12.7)
0.44 (11.7)
0.470 (11.9)
0.430 (10.9)
0.24 (6.0)
0.18 (4.6)
0.732 (18.6)
0.692 (17.6)
0.094 (2.4)
DIA.
0.042 (1.07)
0.25
(6.35)
0.038 (0.97)
DIA.
0.034 (0.86)
0.030 (0.76)
1.25
(31.8)
MIN.
0.840 (21.3)
0.740 (18.8)
0.310 (7.62)
0.310 (7.62)
0.290 (7.36)
0.290 (7.36)
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Mechanical Data
Features
Case: Molded plastic with heatsink integrally mounted in
the bridge encapsulation
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
Terminals: Either plated 0.25" (6.35mm) Faston lugs or
plated copper leads 0.040" (1.02mm) diameter. Suffix letter
“W” added to indicate wire leads (e.g. GBPC12005W)
• This series is UL listed under the Recognized
Component Index, file number E54214
• Integrally molded heatsink provides very low thermal
resistance for maximum heat dissipation
• Universal 3-way terminals; snap-on, wire wrap-around,
or P.C.B. mounting
• High forward surge current capability
• Glass passivated chip junctions
• Typical IR less than 0.3µA
Mounting Position: See (Note 2)
Polarity: Polarity symbols molded on body
Mounting Torque: 20 in. - lb. max.
Weight: 0.53 ounce, 15 grams
Packaging codes/options:
1/100 EA. per Bulk Box
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260°C/10 seconds at 5lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Document Number 88612
09-Jul-02
www.vishay.com
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