GBU8A THRU GBU8M
GLASS PASSIVATED SINGLE-PHASE BRIDGE RECTIFIER
Reverse Voltage - 50 to 1000 Volts
Forward Current - 8.0 Amperes
FEATURES
♦ Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory Flammability
Classification 94V-0
Case Style GBU
♦ This series is UL listed under the Recognized Component
Index, file number E54214
♦ High case dielectric
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
0.880 (22.3)
0.860 (21.8)
strength of 1500 V
RMS
0.020 R (TYP.)
0.125 (3.2) x 45o
CHAMFER
♦ Ideal for printed circuit boards
♦ Glass passivated chip junction
♦ High forward surge current capability
9o
TYP.
0.160 (4.1)
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4)
0.140 (3.5)
0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)
0.075
(1.9)
R.
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
0.080 (2.03)
♦ Typical I less than 0.5µA
R
(1.52)
0.060
5o
♦ High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260°C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (2.3kg) tension
TYP.
0.085 (2.16)
0.075 (1.90)
0.710 (18.0)
0.690 (17.5)
0.100 (2.54)
0.085 (2.16)
0.050 (1.27)
0.040 (1.02)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: Molded plastic body over passivated junctions
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
(4.83)
0.080 (2.03)
0.065 (1.65)
0.190
0.210 (5.33)
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner
Mounting Position: Any
(NOTE 3)
Mounting Torque: 5 in. - lbs. max.
Weight: 0.15 ounce, 4.0 grams
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
GBU
8A
GBU
8B
GBU
8D
GBU
8G
GBU
8J
GBU
8K
GBU
8M
SYMBOLS
VRRM
VRMS
VDC
UNITS
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum RMS voltage
50
35
50
100
70
200
140
200
400
280
400
600
420
600
800 1000 Volts
560 700 Volts
Maximum DC blocking voltage
100
800 1000 Volts
Maximum average forward rectified
output current at
I(AV)
8.0
Amps
TC=100°C (NOTE 1)
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method) TJ=150°C
IFSM
I2t
200.0
166.0
1.0
Amps
A2sec
Volts
Rating for fusing (t<8.3ms)
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 8.0A
VF
Maximum DC reverse current at
rated DC blocking voltage per leg
TA=25°C
TA=125°C
5.0
500.0
IR
µA
Typical junction capacitance (NOTE 2)
CJ
211.0
94.0
pF
°C/W
°C
Typical thermal resistance per leg(NOTE 4)
RΘJA
RΘJC
21.0
2.2
(NOTE 1)
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
-55 to +150
NOTES:
(1) Units case mounted on 3.2 x 3.2 x 0.12" thick (8.2 x 8.2 x 0.3cm.) Al. Plate heatsink
(2) Measured at 1.0 MHz and applied reverse voltage of 4.0 Volts
(3) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
(4) Units mounted in free air, no heat sink on P.C.B., 0.5 x 0.5” (12 x 12mm) copper pads, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length
4/98