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Single Phase Bridge Rectifier, 25 A, 35 A
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 E300359 approved
• Nickel plated terminals solderable using lead (Pb)-free
solder; solder alloy Sn/Ag/Cu (SAC305); solder
temperature 260 °C to 275 °C
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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D-34
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
DESCRIPTION
IO
25 A, 35 A
VRRM
200 V to 1200 V
Package
D-34
Circuit configuration
Single phase bridge
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 applications.
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
IO
IFSM
I2t
VRRM
CHARACTERISTICS
VALUES
26MB..A
VALUES
36MB..A
UNITS
25
35
A
TC
65
60
°C
50 Hz
400
475
60 Hz
420
500
50 Hz
790
1130
60 Hz
725
1030
Range
TJ
A
A2s
200 to 1200
V
-55 to +150
°C
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE NUMBER
26MB..A,
36MB..A
VRSM, MAXIMUM
NON-REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM
REPETITIVE PEAK
REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
05
50
75
06
60
100
10
100
150
20
200
275
40
400
500
60
600
725
80
800
900
100
1000
1100
120
1200
1300
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ MAXIMUM
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER
VALUES
26MB..A
VALUES
36MB..A
Resistive or inductive load
25
35
Capacitive load
20
28
65
60
t = 10 ms
400
475
SYMBOL
Maximum DC output current
at case temperature
IO
Maximum peak, one-cycle
non-repetitive forward current
TEST CONDITIONS
t = 8.3 ms
IFSM
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
Maximum I2t for fusing
t = 8.3 ms
I2t
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms
Maximum I2t for fusing
I2t
No voltage
reapplied
100 % VRRM
reapplied
No voltage
reapplied
Initial
TJ = TJ maximum
100 % VRRM
reapplied
420
500
335
400
350
420
790
1130
725
1030
560
800
512
730
I2t for time tx = I2xx0.1 tx 10 ms, VRRM = 0 V
5.6
11.3
Low level value of threshold voltage
VF(TO)1
(16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
0.76
0.79
High level value of threshold voltage
VF(TO)2
(I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
0.92
0.96
Low level forward slope resistance
rt1
(16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
6.8
5.8
High level forward slope resistance
rt2
(I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
5.0
4.5
1.11
1.14
Maximum forward voltage drop
VFM
TJ = 25 °C, tp = 400 μs, IFM = 40 Apk (26MB),
IFM = 55 Apk (36MB)
Maximum DC reverse current
IRRM
TJ = 25 °C, per diode at VRRM
RMS isolation voltage base plate
VINS
f = 50 Hz, t = 1 s
UNITS
A
°C
A
A2s
kA2s
V
m
V
10
μA
2700
V
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Junction and storage temperature
range
VALUES
26MB-A
TEST CONDITIONS
TJ, TStg
Maximum thermal resistance
junction to case per bridge
RthJC
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink
RthCS
-55 to 150
1.7
UNITS
°C
1.2
K/W
Mounting surface, smooth, flat, and greased
0.2
20
g
Bridge to heatsink
2.0
Nm
Approximate weight
Mounting torque ± 10 %
1000
150
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
VALUES
36MB-A
26MB..A Series
130
110
180°
(Rect)
90
180°
(Sine)
70
50
0
5
10
15
20
25
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
30
Tj = 25 °C
Tj = 150 °C
100
10
26MB..A Series
1
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature
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26MB..A Series
TJ = 150 °C
180°
(Sine)
=
3K
/W
4K
/W
5K
/W
R
20
-Δ
180°
(Rect)
30
K/
W
W
K/
2
1
40
A
hS
Rt
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
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7 K/W
10
10 K
/W
0
0
5
10
15
20
Average Forward Current (A)
25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
400
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated VRRM Applied Following Surge
Initial TJ = 150 °C
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
350
300
250
200
150
26MB..A Series
100
1
10
100
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
150
36MB..A Series
130
110
180°
(Rect)
90
180°
(Sine)
70
50
0
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
150
26MB..A Series
0.1
20
25
30
35
40
1000
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated VRRM Reapplied
250
50
0.01
15
Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
350
10
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
450
5
1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 150 °C
100
10
36MB..A Series
1
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
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Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
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36MB..A Series
TJ = 150 °C
Rt
hS
A
180°
(Sine)
60
180°
(Rect)
40
=
1K
/W
0.
7
K/
W
2K
/W
-D
elt
a
R
3K
/W
4 K/W
5 K/W
20
7 K/W
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Average Forward Current (A)
35
25
50
75
100
125
15
0
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
450
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Fig. 8 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated VRRM Applied Following Surge.
Initial TJ = 150 °C
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s
400
350
300
250
200
150
36MB..A Series
100
1
10
100
500
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial TJ = 150 °C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated VRRM Reapplied
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
36MB..A Series
100
0.01
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
0.1
1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
Device code
VS-
36
MB
120
A
1
2
3
4
5
1
-
Vishay Semiconductors product
2
-
Current rating code
3
-
Circuit configuration:
26 = 25 A (average)
36 = 35 A (average)
MB = Single phase european coding
4
-
Voltage code x 10 = VRRM
5
-
Diode bridge rectifier:
A = 26 MB, 36 MB series
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CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
AC
(+)
AC
(-)
LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensions
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Outline Dimensions
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D-34
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)
0.8 ± 0.05
(0.03 ± 0.002)
6.35 ± 0.1
(0.25 ± 0.004)
10.5 ± 0.15
(0.41 ± 0.006)
20.3 ± 0.15
(0.80 ± 0.006)
-
~
21.5
+ 1.0
- 0.5
+ 0.039
(0.85
)
- 0.020
28.5 ± 0.15
(1.12 ± 0.006)
9.5 ± 0.5
(0.37 ± 0.020)
12.7 ± 0.1
(0.5 ± 0.004)
+
~
5.25 ± 0.15
(0.21 ± 0.006)
12.7 ± 0.1
(0.5 ± 0.004)
28.5 ± 0.15
(1.12 ± 0.006)
Not to scale
Suggested plugging force:
200 N max; axially applied to fast-on terminals
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