VISHAY
GBU4A thru GBU4M
Document Number 88614
23-Nov-04
Vishay Semiconductors
www.vishay.com
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Case Style GBU
Glass Passivated Single-Phase
Bridge Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
Features
• UL Recognition file number E54214
• Ideal for printed circuit boards
• High surge current capability
• High case dielectric strength of 1500 VRMS
• Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020C
IF(AV) 4 A
VRRM 50 V to 1000 V
IFSM 150 A
IR 5 µA
VF1.0 V
Tj max. 150 °C
Typical Applications
General purpose use in ac-to-dc bridge full wave rec-
tification for Monitor, TV, Printer, Switching Mode
Power Supply, Adapter, Audio equipment, and Home
Appliances applications.
Mechanical Data
Case: GBU
Epoxy meets UL-94V-0 Flammability rating
Terminals: Matte Tin plated (E3 Suffix) leads, solder-
able per J-STD-002B and MIL-STD-750, Method
2026
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 specified
Note:
(1) Unit case mounted on 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.06” thick (4.0 x 4.0 x 0.15 cm) Al. Plate
(2) Units mounted on P.C.B with 0.5 x 0.5” (12 x 12 mm) copper pads and 0.375” (9.5 mm) lead length
Parameter Symbol GBU4A GBU4B GBU4D GBU4G GBU4J GBU4K GBU4M Unit
Maximum repetive 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 (1)
TA = 40 °C (2)
IF(AV) 4.0
3.0
A
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
superimposed on rated load
IFSM 150 A
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3 ms) I2t93 A2sec
Operating junction and storage temperature
range
TJ,
TSTG
- 55 to + 150 °C