VS-MB High Voltage Series
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Single Phase Bridge
(Power Modules), 25 A/35 A
FEATURES
• Universal, 3 way terminals:
push-on, wrap around or solder
• High thermal conductivity package, electrically
insulated case
• Center hole fixing
• Excellent power/volume ratio
• Nickel plated terminals solderable using lead (Pb)-free
solder; solder alloy Sn/Ag/Cu (SAC305); solder
temperature 260 °C to 275 °C
• UL E300359 approved
• Designed and qualified for industrial and consumer level
• Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
DESCRIPTION
A range of extremely compact, encapsulated single phase
bridge rectifiers offering efficient and reliable operation.
They are intended for use in general purpose and
instrumentation applications.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SUMMARY
IO25 A to 35 A
VRRM 1400 V to 1600 V
Package D-34
Circuit Single Phase Bridge
D-34
RoHS
COMPLIANT
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTICS VALUES
26MB-A
VALUES
36MB-A UNITS
IO
25 35 A
TC70 55 °C
IFSM
50 Hz 400 475 A
60 Hz 420 500
I2t50 Hz 790 1130 A2s
60 Hz 725 1030
VRRM Range 1400 to 1600 V
TJ- 55 to 150 °C
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE
NUMBER
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ MAXIMUM
mA
26MB..A
36MB..A
140 1400 1500 2
160 1600 1700
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS VALUES
26MB-A
VALUES
36MB-A UNITS
Maximum DC output current
at case temperature IO
Resistive or inductive load 25 35 A
Capacitive load 20 28
65 60 °C
Maximum peak, one cycle
non-repetitive forward current IFSM
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
Initial
TJ = TJ maximum
400 475
A
t = 8.3 ms 420 500
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
335 400
t = 8.3 ms 350 420
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t
t = 10 ms No voltage
reapplied
790 1130
A2s
t = 8.3 ms 725 1030
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM
reapplied
560 800
t = 8.3 ms 512 730
Maximum I2t for fusing I2tI2t for time tx = I2t x tx;
0.1 tx 10 ms, VRRM = 0 V 5.6 11.3 kA2s
Low level of threshold voltage VF(TO)1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)),
TJ maximum 0.70 0.74 V
High level of threshold voltage VF(TO)2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 0.75 0.79
Low level forward slope resistance rt1 (16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)),
TJ maximum 7.0 5.5 m
High level forward slope resistance rt2 (I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 6.4 5.2
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM
TJ = 25 °C, IFM = 40 Apk (26MB) tp = 400 μs 1.25 1.3 V
TJ = 25 °C, IFM = 55 Apk (36MB)
Maximum DC reverse current per diode IRRM TJ = 25 °C, at VRRM 10 10 µA
RMS isolation voltage base plate VISOL f = 50 Hz, t = 1 s 2700 2700 V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
VALUES
26MB-A
VALUES
36MB-A UNITS
Junction and storage
temperature range TJ, TStg - 55 to 150 °C
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case per bridge RthJC 1.7 1.35
K/W
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink RthCS Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.2
Mounting torque ± 10 % Bridge to heatsink 2.0 Nm
Approximate weight 20 g
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Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
50
70
90
110
130
150
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
180°
(Rect)
180°
(Sine)
26MB..A Series
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
1
10
100
1000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
26MB..A Series
Tj = 25°C
Tj = 150°C
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 5 10 15 20 25
180°
(Sine)
26MB..A Series
Tj = 150°C
180°
(Rect)
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
2 K/W
3 K/W
4 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
10 K/W
RthSA = 1 K/W - Delta R
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
110100
26MB..A series
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Initial Tj = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge
50
150
250
350
450
0.01 0.1 1
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
26MB..A Series
Initial Tj = 150 ° C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
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Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 8 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
50
70
90
110
130
150
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
180°
(Rect)
180°
(Sine)
36MB..A Series
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
1
10
100
1000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Tj = 25°C
Tj = 150°C
36MB..A Series
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
0 25 50 75 100 125 15
0
1 K/W
2 K/W
3 K/W
4 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
RthSA = 0.7 K/W - Delta R
0
20
40
60
80
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
36MB..A Series
Tj = 150°C
35
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
1 10 100
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
36MB..A Series
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0.01 0.1 1
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial Tj = 150°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
36MB..A Series
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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
2- Current rating code
1- Vishay Semiconductors product
3- Circuit configuration:
4- Voltage code x 10 = VRRM
5- Diode bridge rectifier:
MB = Single phase european coding
A = 26 MB, 36 MB series
26 = 25 A (average)
36 = 35 A (average)
Device code
132 4 5
36VS- MB 160 A
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LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensions www.vishay.com/doc?95326
Document Number: 95326 For technical questions, contact: indmodules@vishay.com www.vishay.com
Revision: 07-Jul-08 1
D-34
Outline Dimensions
Vishay Semiconductors
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)
Suggested plugging force:
200 N max; axially applied to fast-on terminals
Not to scale
0.8 ± 0.05
(0.03 ± 0.002)
6.35 ± 0.1
(0.25 ± 0.004)
28.5 ± 0.15
(1.12 ± 0.006)
5.25 ± 0.15
(0.21 ± 0.006)
10.5 ± 0.15
(0.41 ± 0.006)
12.7 ± 0.1
(0.5 ± 0.004)
(0.85 )
+ 0.039
- 0.020
21.5 + 1.0
- 0.5 9.5 ± 0.5
(0.37 ± 0.020)
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20.3 ± 0.15
(0.80 ± 0.006)
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+
12.7 ± 0.1
(0.5 ± 0.004)
28.5 ± 0.15
(1.12 ± 0.006)
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