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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
• Nickel plated terminals solderable using lead (Pb)-free
solder; solder alloy Sn/Ag/Cu (SAC305); solder
temperature 260 °C to 275 °C
• UL E300359 approved
D-34
• Designed and qualified for industrial and consumer level
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IO
25 A, 35 A
VRRM
1400 V to 1600 V
Package
D-34
Circuit configuration
Single phase bridge
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 applications.
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
CHARACTERISTICS
IO
IFSM
I2t
VRRM
VALUES
26MB..A
VALUES
36MB..A
UNITS
25
35
A
TC
70
55
°C
50 Hz
400
475
60 Hz
420
500
50 Hz
790
1130
60 Hz
725
1030
Range
TJ
A
A2s
1400 to 1600
V
-55 to +150
°C
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
TYPE
NUMBER
VOLTAGE
CODE
VRRM, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VRSM, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
26MB..A
36MB..A
140
1400
1500
160
1600
1700
IRRM MAXIMUM
AT TJ MAXIMUM
mA
2
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETER
Maximum DC output current
at case temperature
Maximum peak, one cycle
non-repetitive forward current
VALUES
26MB..A
VALUES
36MB..A
Resistive or inductive load
25
35
Capacitive load
20
28
65
60
t = 10 ms
400
475
SYMBOL
IO
IFSM
TEST CONDITIONS
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms
t = 10 ms
Maximum I2t for fusing
I2t
t = 8.3 ms
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 = I2t x tx;
0.1 tx 10 ms, VRRM = 0 V
5.6
11.3
Low level of threshold voltage
VF(TO)1
(16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)),
TJ maximum
0.70
0.74
High level of threshold voltage
VF(TO)2
(I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
0.75
0.79
UNITS
A
°C
A
A2s
kA2s
V
Low level forward slope resistance
rt1
(16.7 % x x IF(AV) < I < x IF(AV)),
TJ maximum
7.0
5.5
High level forward slope resistance
rt2
(I > x IF(AV)), TJ maximum
6.4
5.2
VFM
TJ = 25 °C, tp = 400 μs, IFM = 40 Apk (26MB),
IFM = 55 Apk (36MB)
1.25
1.3
V
Maximum DC reverse current per diode
IRRM
TJ = 25 °C, at VRRM
RMS isolation voltage base plate
VISOL
f = 50 Hz, t = 1 s
Maximum forward voltage drop
m
10
10
µA
2700
2700
V
VALUES
26MB-A
VALUES
36MB-A
UNITS
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Junction and storage
temperature range
SYMBOL
TJ, TStg
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case per bridge
RthJC
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink
RthCS
Mounting torque ± 10 %
Approximate weight
TEST CONDITIONS
-55 to 150
1.7
°C
1.35
K/W
Mounting surface, smooth, flat, and greased
0.2
Bridge to heatsink
2.0
Nm
20
g
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150
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
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26MB..A Series
130
110
180°
(Rect)
90
180°
(Sine)
70
Tj = 150°C
100
26MB..A Series
1
0.5
50
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
50
26MB..A Series
Tj = 150°C
180°
(Sine)
=
R
20
3K
/W
4K
/W
5K
/W
ta
el
-D
180°
(Rect)
30
K/
W
W
K/
2
1
40
A
hS
Rt
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Tj = 25°C
10
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
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
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
350
300
250
200
150
26MB..A series
100
1
10
100
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
450
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial Tj = 150 °C
No Voltage Reapplied
350
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
250
150
26MB..A Series
50
0.01
0.1
1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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150
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
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36MB..A Series
130
110
180°
(Rect)
90
180°
(Sine)
70
Tj = 150°C
100
10
36MB..A Series
1
0.5
50
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
Tj = 25°C
Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
80
36MB..A Series
Tj = 150°C
Rt
hS
A
180°
(Sine)
60
180°
(Rect)
40
=
1K
/W
2K
/W
0.
7
K/
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
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
450
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
400
350
300
250
200
150
36MB..A Series
100
1
10
100
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Fig. 8 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
500
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial Tj = 150°C
No Voltage Reapplied
400
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
450
350
300
250
200
150
36MB..A Series
100
0.01
0.1
1
Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
Device code
VS-
36
MB
160
A
1
2
3
4
5
1
-
Vishay Semiconductors product
2
-
Current rating code
3
-
Circuit configuration:
4
-
Voltage code x 10 = VRRM
5
-
Diode bridge rectifier:
26 = 25 A (average)
36 = 35 A (average)
MB = Single phase european coding
A = 26 MB, 36 MB series
CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
+
~
-
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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