GBU8A thru GBU8M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88616 www.vishay.com
07-Oct-03 1
Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
Reverse Voltage 50 and 1000V
Forward Current 8.0A
0.125 (3.2) x 45o
CHAMFE
R
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
0.020 R (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)
9o
TYP
.
5o
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)
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J GBU8K GBU8M Unit
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 TC = 100°C (Note 1) IF(AV) 8.0 A
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave super- IFSM 200 A
imposed on rated load (JEDEC Method) TJ = 150°C
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3ms) I2t 166 A2sec
Typical thermal resistance per leg RΘJA 21
(Note 3) RΘJC 2.2 °C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
–55 to +150 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G GBU8J GBU8K GBU8M Unit
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 8.0 A VF1.0 V
Maximum DC reverse current at TA= 25°C 5.0
rated DC blocking voltage per legTA= 125°C IR500 µA
Typical junction capacitance per leg at 4V, 1MHz CJ211 94 pF
Notes: (1) Units case mounted on 3.2 x 3.2 x 0.12” thick (8.2 x 8.2 x 0.3cm) Al plate heatsink
(2) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
(3) Units mounted in free air, no heatsink on P.C.B., 0.5 x 0.5” (12 x 12mm) copper pads, 0.375” lead length
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Features
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
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
• Glass passivated chip junction
• High surge overload rating
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260°C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (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 (Note 2)
Mounting Torque: 5 in-lbs max.
Weight: 0.15 oz., 4.0 g
Packaging codes/options:
1/250 EA. per Bulk Tray Stack
Case Style GBU
110 100
0
50
100
150
200
250
0.1 110 100
10
100
1,000
050 100 150
0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10
20 80 120
0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
1
100
10
0.1
020 40 100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
60 80
500
100
0.01 0.1 110 100
0.1
1
10
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
Fig. 4 – Typical Reverse Characteristics
Per Leg
Fig. 1 – Derating Curve Output
Rectified Current
Fig. 2 – Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current Per Leg
Average Forward Output Current (A)
Number of Cycles at 60 HZ
Case Temperature (°C)
TJ = 150°C
8.3ms Single Half Sine-Wave
(JEDEC Method)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Fig. 3 – Typical Forward
Characteristics Per Leg
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Reverse Voltage (V)
TJ = 25°C
f = 1.0 MHZ
Vsig = 50mVp-p
Fig. 5 – Typical Junction Capacitance
Per Leg
Junction Capacitance (pF)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
t – Heating Time (sec.)
Fig. 6 – Typical Transient
Thermal Impedance Per Leg
60 HZ Resistive or Inductive Load
Heatsink mounting on
3.2 x 3.2 x 0.12" THK
(8.2 x 8.2 x 0.3cm) AL. PLATE
Pulse Width = 300µs
1% Duty Cycle
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 150°C
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
50 - 400V
600 - 1000V
50 - 400V
600 - 1000V
GBU8A thru GBU8M
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com Document Number 88616
207-Oct-03
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves (TA= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
