KBU6A thru KBU6M
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88657 www.vishay.com
07-Oct-02 1
Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier Reverse V oltage 50 and 1000 V
Forward Current 6.0 A
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
KBU KBU KBU KBU KBU KBU KBU
Symbols 6A 6B 6D 6G 6J 6K 6M 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 TC=100°C (1) (2) 6.0
rectified output current at TA=40°C (3) IF(AV) 6.0 A
Peak forward surge current single
sine-wave superimposed on rated load IFSM 250 A
(JEDEC Method) TJ=150°C
Typical thermal resistance per leg (2) RΘJA 8.6
RΘJC 3.1 °C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG -50 to +150 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Maximum instantaneous forward drop per leg
at 6.0 A VF1.0 V
Maximum DC reverse current TA= 25°C 5.0 µA
at rated DC blocking voltage per leg TA=125°C IR1.0 mA
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
Features
• Plastic material used carr ies Underwriters Laborator y
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
• High surge current capability
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250°C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Mechanical Data
Case: Molded plastic body
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Mounting Position: Any (NOTE 1)
Weight: 0.3 oz., 8.0 g
Packaging codes/options:
1/250 EA. per Bulk Tray Stack
0.160 (4.1)
0.065 (1.7)
0.185 (4.7)
0.895 (22.7)
0.935 (23.7)
0.140 (3.6) 0.165 (4.2)
0.085 (2.2)
0.240 (6.09)
0.200 (5.08)
0.220 (5.6)
0.180 (4.6)
0.075 (1.9) R. TYP.
(2 PLACES)
45o
0.205 (5.2)
0.185 (4.7)
0.052 (1.3)
0.048 (1.2)
0.280 (7.1)
0.260 (6.6)
DIA.
0.760
(19.3)
MAX.
0.700
(17.8)
0.660
(16.8)
1.0
(25.4)
MIN.
0.455 (11.3)
0.405 (10.3)
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
Case Style KBU
KBU6A thru KBU6M
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com Document Number 88657
207-Oct-02
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves(TA= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Temperature (°C)
Fig. 1 – Derating Curve
Output Rectified Current
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 3 – Typical Instantaneous
Forward Characteristics Per Leg
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Fig. 4 – Typical Reverse Leakage
Characteristics Per Leg
Number of Cycles at 60 HZ
Fig. 2 – Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current Per Leg
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance, pF
Fig. 5 – Typical Junction
Capacitance Per Leg
0.6 0.7
100
1.0
1
0.1 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3
020 40 60 80 100
0.01
0.1
1
10
50
50 100 150
0
2.0
4.0
6.0
0
10 100
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
1
110 100
10
100
400
TJ = 100°C
TJ = 25°C
P.C.B. Mounting, TA
0.375" x (9.5mm) Lead Length
with 0.5 x 0.5" (12 x 12mm)
Copper Pad Areas
Heatsink Mounting,
TC, 2.6 x 1.4 x 0.06"
(6.5 x 3.5 x 1.5cm)
Al. Plated
TJ = 150°C
Single Sine-Wave
(JEDEC Method)
T
J
= 25°C
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
TJ = 25°C
f = 1.0MHZ
Vsig = 50mVp-p
1.0 Cycle
