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
UL E 62320 approved
Nickel plated terminals solderable as per MIL-STD-202 Method
208; solder: Sn/Pb (60/40); solder temperature: 235-260°C
max. time: 8-10 secs
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 applica-
tions.
Parameters 26MB-A 36MB-A Units
Major Ratings and Characteristics
IO25 35 A
@ TC70 55 oC
IFSM @ 50Hz 400 475 A
@ 60Hz 420 500 A
I2t @ 50Hz 790 1130 A2s
@ 60Hz 725 1030 A2s
VRRM range 1400 to 1600 V
TJ- 55 to 150 oC
SINGLE PHASE BRIDGE Power Modules
25 A
35 A
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TJJunction temperature range - 55 to 150 oC
Tstg Storage temperature range - 55 to 150 oC
RthJC Max. thermal resistance junction to case 1.7 1.35 K/W Per bridge
RthCS Max. thermal resistance, case to heatsink 0.2 K/W Mounting surface , smooth, flat and greased
wt Approximate weight 20 g
T Mounting Torque ± 10% 2.0 Nm Bridge to heatsink
Thermal and Mechanical Specifications
Voltage VRRM , maximum repetitive VRSM , maximum non- I RRM max.
Type number Cod e peak reverse voltage repetitive peak rev. voltage @ TJ max.
VVmA
26MB..A 140 1400 1500 2
36MB..A 160 1600 1700
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Parameters 26MB-A 36MB-A Units Conditions
IOMaximum DC output current 25 35 A Resistive or inductive load
20 28 A Capacitive load
@ Case temperature 65 60 °C
IFSM Maximum peak, one-cycle 400 475 A t = 10ms No voltage
non-repetitive forward current 420 500 t = 8.3ms reapplied
335 400 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
350 420 t = 8.3ms reapplied Initial TJ = TJ max.
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 790 1130 A2s t = 10ms No voltage
725 1030 t = 8.3ms reapplied
560 800 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
512 730 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 5.6 11.3 KA2sI
2t for time tx = I2t x tx ;
0.1 tx 10ms, VRRM = 0V
VF(TO)1 Low-level of threshold voltage 0.70 0.74 V (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
VF(TO)2 High-level of threshold voltage 0.75 0.79 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
rt1 Low-level forward slope resistance 7.0 5.5 m (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
rt2 High-level forward slope resistance 6.4 5.2 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
VFM Maximum forward voltage drop 1.25 1.3 V TJ = 25 oC, IFM = 40APK (26MB)
TJ = 25 oC, IFM = 55APK (36MB)
IRRM Max. DC reverse current 10 10 µAT
J = 25 oC, per diode at VRRM
VINS RMS isolation voltage base plate 2700 2700 V f = 50 Hz, t = 1s
Forward Conduction
Parameters 26MB-A 36MB-A Units Conditions
tp = 400µs
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All dimensions in millimetres (inches)
Suggested plugging force:
200 N max; axially applied to faston terminals
26 = 25A (Avg)
36 = 35A (Avg)
1- Current rating code:
2- Circuit configuration:
MB = Single phase european coding
3- Voltage code: MB series = code x 10 = VRRM
4- Diode bridge rectifier:
A = 26MB, 36MB Series
36 MB 160 A
1234
Ordering Information Table
Outline Table
Device Code
Not To Scale
0.8 (.03) 6.3 (.25)
10.5 (.41)
20.3 (.80)
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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)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Te
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
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)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
1 10 100
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
70
90
110
130
150
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
180˚
(Rect)
180˚
(Sine)
26MB..A Series
1
10
100
1000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
26MB..A Series
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 150˚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
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Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Fig. 3 - 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)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Te
Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
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
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
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
50
70
90
110
130
150
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
180˚
(Rect)
180˚
(Sine)
36MB..A Series
1
10
100
1000
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Tj = 25˚C
Tj = 150˚C
36MB..A Series
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice.
This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial and Consumer Level.
Qualification Standards can be found on IR's Web site.