KBU8A THRU KBU8M
SINGLE-PHASE BRIDGE RECTIFIER
Reverse Voltage - 50 to 1000 Volts
Forward Current - 8.0 Amperes
FEATURES
♦ Plastic material used carries Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
Case Style KBU
0.935 (23.7)
0.895 (22.7)
♦ This series is UL listed under Recognized Component Index,
file number E54214
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.6)
0.185 (4.7)
0.165 (4.2)
45o
0.085 (2.2)
0.065 (1.7)
♦ High case dielectric strength
0.700
(17.8)
0.760
(19.3)
MAX.
of 1500 V
RMS
0.660
(16.8)
0.075 (1.9) R. TYP.
(2 PLACES)
♦ Ideal for printed circuit boards
0.455 (11.3)
0.405 (10.3)
♦ High forward surge current capability
♦ High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250°C/10 seconds, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (2.3 kg) tension
1.0
(25.4)
MIN.
0.052 (1.3)
0.048 (1.2)
DIA.
0.220 (5.6)
0.180 (4.6)
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: Molded plastic body
0.240 (6.09)
0.200 (5.08)
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
0.280 (7.1)
0.260 (6.6)
0.205 (5.2)
0.185 (4.7)
Mounting Position: Any
(NOTE 1)
Mounting Torque: 5 in.-lb. max.
Weight: 0.3 ounce, 8.0 grams
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
KBU
8A
KBU
8B
KBU
8D
KBU
8G
KBU
8J
KBU
8K
KBU
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
560
800
1000 Volts
700 Volts
1000 Volts
Maximum DC blocking voltage
100
Maximum average forward rectified TC=100°C (NOTE 1, 3)
8.0
6.0
I(AV)
IFSM
VF
Amps
Amps
Volts
output current at
TA=45°C (NOTE 2)
Peak forward surge current single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method) TJ=150°C
300.0
1.0
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 8.0A
Maximum DC reverse current at rated
DC blocking voltage per leg
TA=25°C
TA=125°C
10.0
1.0
µA
mA
IR
Typical thermal resistance per leg (NOTE 2)
RΘJA
RΘJC
18.0
3.0
°C/W
°C
(NOTE 3)
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
-50 to +150
NOTES:
(1) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screw
(2) Units mounted in free air, no heatsink, P.C.B. at 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length with 0.5 x 0.5” (12 x 12mm) copper pads
(3) Units mounted on a 3.0 x 3.0” x 0.11" thick (7.5 x 7.5 x 0.3cm) Al. Plate heatsink
4/98