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Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
FEATURES
• UL recognition file number E54214
• Ideal for printed circuit boards
• High surge current capability
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• High case dielectric strength of 1500 VRMS
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• Solder dip 275 °C max. 10 s, per JESD 22-B106
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• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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Case Style GBU
Case Style GBU
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
General purpose use in AC/DC bridge full wave
rectification for monitor, TV, printer, power supply, switching
mode power supply, adapter, audio equipment, and home
appliances applications.
3D 3D
3D Models
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
MECHANICAL DATA
IF(AV)
8.0 A
VRRM
50 V, 100 V, 200 V, 400 V, 600 V,
800 V, 1000 V
IFSM
200 A
IR
5 μA
VF at IF = 8.0 A
1.0 V
TJ max.
150 °C
Package
GBU
Circuit configuration
In-line
Case: GBU
Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
Base P/N-E3 - RoHS-compliant, commercial grade
Base P/N-M3 - halogen-free, RoHS-compliant, and
commercial grade
Terminals: matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102
E3 and M3 suffix meet JESD 201 class 1A whisker test
Polarity: as marked on body
Mounting Torque: 10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque: 5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G
GBU8J
GBU8K GBU8M
UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
VRRM
50
100
200
400
600
800
1000
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 = 60 °C
IF(AV) (1)
8.0
TA = 40 °C
IF(AV) (2)
3.9
IFSM
200
A
I2t
166
A2s
TJ, TSTG
-55 to +150
°C
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
super-imposed on rated load
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3 ms)
Operating junction and storage
temperature range
V
A
Notes
(1) Unit case mounted on aIuminum plate heatsink
(2) Units mounted on PCB with 0.5" x 0.5" (12 mm x 12 mm) copper pads and 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL
Maximum
instantaneous forward
voltage drop per diode
8.0 A
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage per diode
Typical junction
capacitance per diode
GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G
VF
GBU8J
GBU8K GBU8M
1.0
TA = 25 °C
UNIT
V
5.0
μA
IR
TA = 125 °C
500
4 V, 1 MHz
CJ
68
pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
RJA
Typical thermal resistance
GBU8A GBU8B GBU8D GBU8G
(2)
GBU8J
GBU8K GBU8M
20
RJC (1)(3)
UNIT
°C/W
4.0
Notes
(1) Units case mounted on aIuminum plate heatsink
(2) Units mounted in free air, no heatsink on PCB, 0.5" x 0.5" (12 mm x 12 mm) copper pads, 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length
(3) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
ORDERING INFORMATION
PREFERRED P/N
UNIT WEIGHT (g)
PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE
BASE QUANTITY
GBU8J-E3/45
3.857
45
20
DELIVERY MODE
Tube
GBU8J-E3/51
3.857
51
250
Paper tray
GBU8J-M3/45
3.857
45
20
Tube
GBU8J-M3/51
3.857
51
250
Paper tray
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
250
Heatsink Mounting, TC
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Average Forw ard Output Current (A)
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
PCB Mounting, TA
0.47" x 0.47" (12 mm x 12 mm)
Copper Pads 0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead
Length 60 Hz Resistive or Inductive Load
TJ = 150 °C
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
200
150
100
50
0
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
1
10
100
Temperature (°C)
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Fig. 1 - Derating Curve Output Rectified Current
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Per Diode
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10 000
10
1
0.1
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
Junction Capacitance (pF)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
100
TJ = 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 μs
1 % Duty Cycle
1000
100
10
0.01
0.6
0.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
1.4
0.1
1.6
1
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode
100
TA = 150 °C
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
Instantaneous Reverse Current (μA)
1000
TA = 125 °C
TA = 100 °C
10
1
TA = 25 °C
0.1
10
1
0.01
10
20
30
40
50
100
Reverse Voltage (V)
Fig. 3 - Typical Forward Characteristics Per Diode
100
10
60
70
80
90
0.1
0.01
100
1
0.1
10
100
t - Heating Time (s)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Diode
Fig. 6 - Typical Transient Thermal Impedance Per Diode
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
Case Type GBU
0.020 R (TYP.)
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4)
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
0.880 (22.3)
0.860 (21.8)
0.125 (3.2) x 45°
Chamfer
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.5)
0.075
(1.9) R
.
9° TYP.
0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)
0.080 (2.03)
0.060 (1.52)
5° TYP.
0.100 (2.54)
0.085 (2.16)
0.080 (2.03)
0.065 (1.65)
0.050 (1.27)
0.040 (1.02)
0.190 (4.83)
0.210 (5.33)
0.710 (18.0)
0.690 (17.5)
0.085 (2.16)
0.075 (1.90)
0.026 (0.66)
0.020 (0.51)
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner
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