B40C1500G thru B380C1500G
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88501 www.vishay.com
11-Feb-02 1
Glass Passivated Single-Phase
Bridge Rectifiers
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Symbol B40 B80 B125 B250 B380 Unit
Parameter C1500G C1500G C1500G C1500G C1500G
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 65 125 200 400 600 V
Maximum RMS input voltage R + C-load VRMS 40 80 125 250 380 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 65 125 200 400 600 V
Maximum peak working voltage VRWM 90 180 300 600 800 V
Maximum non-repetitive peak voltage VRSM 100 200 350 600 1000 V
Maximum repetitive peak forward surge current IFRM 10 A
Maximum average forward output current for
free air operation at TA=45°C R + L-load IF(AV) 1.6 A
C-Load 1.5
Peak forward surge current
single sine wave on rated load at TJ=125°C IFSM 50 A
Rating for fusing at TJ=125°C (t<100ms) I2t 12.5 A2sec
Minimum series resistor C-load at VRMS = ±10% Rt1.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 12 Ω
Maximum load capacitance +50%
-10% CL5000 2500 1000 500 200 µF
Typical ther mal resistance per leg (Note 1) RθJA 36
RθJL 11 °C/W
Operating junction temperature range TJ– 40 to +125 °C
Storage temperature range TSTG –40 to +150 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 1.5A VF1.0 V
Maximum reverse current at rated repetitive
peak voltage per leg TA = 25°C IR10 µA
Note: (1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient and from junction to lead mounted on P.C.B. at 0.375" (9.5mm) lead lengths with 0.2 x 0.2"
0.220 (5.6)
0.160 (4.1)
0.388 (9.86)
0.348 (8.84)
0.032 (0.81)
0.028 (0.71)
1.0
(25.4)
MIN.
0.060 (1.52)
0.020 (0.51)
0.348 (8.84)
0.308 (7.82)
0.220 (5.6)
0.180 (4.6)
0.220 (5.6)
0.180 (4.6)
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
Features
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Glass passivated chip junction
• High case dielectric strength
• Typical IRless than 0.1µA
• High surge current capability
• Ideal for pr inted circuit boards
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260°C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Mechanical Data
Case: Molded plastic body over passivated junctions
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.04 oz., 1.1 g
Packaging codes/options:
1/100 ea. per Bulk Bag
Case Style WOG
Rever se V oltage 65 and 600V
Forward Current 1.5A
B40C1500G thru B380C1500G
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com Document Number 88501
211-Feb-02
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0.2
0.4
0.6
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.0
0.8
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Fig. 1 – Derating Curves
Output Rectified Current
for B40C1500G...B125C150-0G
Fig. 2 – Derating Curves
Output Rectified Current
for B250C1500G...B380C1500G
Bridge Output
Full Wave Rectified Current
Average Amperes
Bridge Output
Full Wave Rectified Current
Average Amperes
Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.01
0.1
1
10
20
0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4
Fig. 4 – Typical Forward
Characteristics Per Leg
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
0
0.1
1
10
0 20 40 60 80 100
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Fig. 5 – Typical Reverse
Characteristics Per Leg
0
10
20
30
40
50
1 10060402010624
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Number of Cycles at 60HZ
Fig. 3 – Maximum Non-Repetitive
Peak Forward Surge Current Per Leg
1
10
100
0.1 1 10 100
Junction Capacitance (pF)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Fig. 6 – Typical Junction Capacitance
Per Leg
Capacitive Load
< 500µF
500-5000µF
50 to 60HZ
Resistive or
Inductive Load
TA = 25°C
Single Sine-Wave
(JEDEC Method)
TJ = 25°C
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
TJ = 25°C
f = 1.0MHZ
Vsig = 50mVp-p
0.375"
(9.5mm)
Copper Pads
0.22 x 0.22"
(5.5 x 5.5mm)
P.C.B.
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.0
0.8
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Capacitive
Load
50 to 60HZ
Resistive or
Inductive Load
0.375"
(9.5mm)
Copper Pads
0.22 x 0.22"
(5.5 x 5.5mm)
P.C.B.
TJ = 100°C
TJ = 25°C
0-10µF
10-100µF
>100µF
Ratings and Characteristic Curves(TA= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
