KBU6A thru KBU6M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
Reverse Voltage 50 and 1000 V
Forward Current 6.0 A
Case Style KBU
0.935 (23.7)
0.895 (22.7)
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.6)
Features
0.185 (4.7)
0.165 (4.2)
• Plastic material used carries 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
45o
0.085 (2.2)
0.065 (1.7)
0.700
(17.8)
0.760
(19.3)
MAX.
0.660
(16.8)
0.075 (1.9) R. TYP.
(2 PLACES)
0.455 (11.3)
0.405 (10.3)
• High surge current capability
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250°C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
1.0
(25.4)
MIN.
0.052 (1.3)
0.048 (1.2)
DIA.
Mechanical Data
0.220 (5.6)
0.180 (4.6)
Case: Molded plastic body
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
0.240 (6.09)
0.200 (5.08)
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
Mounting Position: Any (NOTE 1)
Weight: 0.3 oz., 8.0 g
0.280 (7.1)
0.260 (6.6)
Packaging codes/options:
0.205 (5.2)
0.185 (4.7)
1/250 EA. per Bulk Tray Stack
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
KBU
Symbols 6A
KBU
6B
KBU
6D
KBU
6G
KBU KBU KBU
6J
6K
800
560
800
6M
1000
700
Units
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
V
V
V
Maximum DC blocking voltage
100
1000
Maximum average forward TC=100°C (1) (2)
rectified output current at
6.0
6.0
IF(AV)
A
TA=40°C (3)
Peak forward surge current single
sine-wave superimposed on rated load
(JEDEC Method) TJ=150°C
IFSM
250
A
Typical thermal resistance per leg (2)
RΘJA
RΘJC
8.6
3.1
°C/W
°C
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG
-50 to +150
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Maximum instantaneous forward drop per leg
at 6.0 A
VF
1.0
V
Maximum DC reverse current
at rated DC blocking voltage per leg TA=125°C
TA= 25°C
5.0
1.0
µA
mA
IR
Notes:
(1) Recommended mounted position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screw
(2) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient with units in free air, P.C.B. mounted on 0.5 x 0.5” (12 x 12mm) copper pads, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length
(3) Thermal resistance from junction to case with units mounted on a 2.6 x 1.4 x 0.06" thick (6.5 x 3.5 x.15cm) Al. Plate
Document Number 88657
17-Jul-02
www.vishay.com
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