GBU6A thru GBU6M
Document Number 88615
29-Jul-05
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Case Style GBU
Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
IF(AV) 6 A
VRRM 50 V to 1000 V
IFSM 175 A
IR5 µA
VF1.0 V
Tj max. 150 °C
Features
• UL Recognition file number E54214
• Ideal for printed circuit boards
• High surge current capability
• High case dielectric strength of 1500 VRMS
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
Typical Applications
General purpose use in ac-to-dc bridge full wave rec-
tification for Monitor, TV, Printer, 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, solder-
able per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
Polarity: As marked on body
Mounting Torque: 10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque: 5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)
Maximum Ratings
TA = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified
Note:
(1) Unit case mounted on AI plate heatsink
Parameter Symbols GBU6A GBU6B GBU6D GBU6G GBU6J GBU6K GBU6M Units
Maximum repetitive peak
reverse voltage
VRRM 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 35 70 140 280 420 560 700 V
Maximum DC blocking
voltage
VDC 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum average forward
rectified output current at
(Fig. 1)
TC = 90 °C(1)
TA = 25 °C(1)
IF(AV) 6.0
3.0
A
Peak forward surge current
single sine-wave
superimposed on rated load
IFSM 175 A
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3 ms) I2t 127 A2sec
Operating junction and
storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG - 55 to + 150 °C
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Document Number 88615
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GBU6A thru GBU6M
Vishay General Semiconductor
Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified
Thermal Characteristics
TA = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified
Note:
(1) Units case mounted on Al 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
(3) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
Ratings and Characteristics Curves
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Test condition Symbols GBU6A GBU6B GBU6D GBU6G GBU6J GBU6K GBU6M Units
Maximum instantaneous
forward voltage drop per leg
at 6.0 A VF 1.0 V
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC blocking
voltage per leg
TA= 25 °C
TA = 125 °C
IR 5.0
500
µA
Typical junction capacitance
per leg
at 4.0 A, 1 MHz CJ 211 94 pF
Parameter Symbols GBU6A GBU6B GBU6D GBU6G GBU6J GBU6K GBU6M Units
Typical thermal resistance per leg RθJA(2)
RθJC(1,3)
20
2.5
°C/W
Figure 1. Derating Curve Output Rectified Current
Temperature (°C)
Average Forward OutputCurrent (A)
050 100 150
0
2.0
4.0
6.0
Heatsink Mounting, T
C
125
75
25
PCB Mounting, T
A
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Per Leg
Number of Cycles at 60 H
Z
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110 100
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
1.0 Cycle
Single Sine-Wave
T
J
= 150°C
GBU6A thru GBU6M
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Package outline dimensions in inches (millimeters)
Figure 3. Typical Forward Characteristics Per Leg
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Leg
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
0.4 0.6 0.81.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
T
J
= 25°C
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Vo ltage (%)
InstantaneousReverse Current ( µA)
020406080100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
500
50 - 400V
600 - 1000V
T
J
= 125°C
T
J
=25°C
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Leg
Figure 6. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance, pF
0.1 110 100
10
100
1,000
50 - 400V
600 - 1000V
T
J
=25°C
f = 1.0MH
Z
Vsig = 50mVp-p
t, Heating Time (sec.)
Transient Thermal Impedance
(°C/W)
100
0.01 0.1 110 100
0.1
1
10
0.125 (3.2 )x4 5 o
CHAMFE
R
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
0.02 0R (TYP .)
0.880 (22.3)
0.860 (21.8)
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.5)
0.075
(1.9) R
.
0.080
0.060
(2.03)
(1.52)
0.050 (1.27)
0.040 (1.02)
0.080
0.065
(2.03)
(1.65) 0.210
0.190
(5.33)
(4.83)
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
9
o
TYP
.
5
o
TYP
.
0.085 (2.16)
0.075 (1.90)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018(0.46)
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4)
0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)
0.710 (18.0)
0.690 (17.5)
0.100 (2.54)
0.085 (2.16)
Case Type GBU
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