GBU8A thru GBU8M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
Reverse Voltage 50 and 1000V
Forward Current 8.0A
Case Style GBU
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
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
0.880 (22.3)
0.860 (21.8)
0.020 R (TYP.)
o
0.125 (3.2) x 45
CHAMFE
R
o
9
TYP
.
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.5)
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4)
0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)
0.075
(1.9)
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
(2.03)
(1.52)
0.080
0.060
R
.
o
5
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)
Mechanical Data
Case: Molded plastic body over passivated junctions
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
(4.83)
(5.33)
0.080 (2.03)
0.065 (1.65)
0.190
0.210
Mounting Position: Any (Note 2)
Mounting Torque: 5 in. - lb. max.
Weight: 0.15 oz., 4.0 g
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Packaging codes/options:
1/250 EA. per Bulk Tray Stack
Maximum Ratings & Thermal CharacteristicsRatings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J GBU8K GBU8M Unit
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum RMS voltage
VRRM
VRMS
VDC
50
35
50
100
70
200
140
200
400
280
400
600
420
600
800 1000
560 700
800 1000
V
V
V
Maximum DC blocking voltage
100
Maximum average forward rectified
output current at TC = 100°C (Note 1)
8.0
IF(AV)
A
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave super-
imposed on rated load (JEDEC Method) TJ = 150°C
IFSM
I2t
200
166
A
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3ms)
A2sec
°C/W
°C
Typical thermal resistance per leg
(Note 3)
R
R
21
2.2
ΘJA
ΘJC
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
–55 to +150
Electrical CharacteristicsRatings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J GBU8K GBU8M Unit
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 8.0 A
VF
1.0
V
Maximum DC reverse current at TA = 25°C
rated DC blocking voltage per legTA = 125°C
5.0
500
IR
µA
Typical junction capacitance per leg at 4V, 1MHz
CJ
211
94
pF
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) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
(3) Units mounted in free air, no heatsink on P.C.B., 0.5 x 0.5” (12 x 12mm) copper pads, 0.375” lead length
Document Number 88616
17-Feb-04
www.vishay.com
1