GBU8A thru GBU8M
Vishay General Semiconductor
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 V
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
Case Style GBU
RMS
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 (E3 Suffix) leads,
solderable per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV)
VRRM
IFSM
IR
8 A
50 V to 1000 V
200 A
5 µA
Polarity: As marked on body
VF
1.0 V
Mounting Torque: 10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque: 5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)
Tj max.
150 °C
MAXIMUM RATINGS (T = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
A
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
VDC
35
50
70
140
200
280
400
420
600
560
800
700
V
V
MaximumDCblocking voltage
100
1000
Maximum average forward
rectified output current at
TC = 60 °C (1)
TA = 25 °C (2)
8.0
3.0
IF(AV)
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
A2sec
°C
Operating junction and
storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
- 55 to + 150
Note:
(1) Unit case mounted on AI 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
Document Number 88616
19-Jan-06
www.vishay.com
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