
ABR1500 - ABR1510
AVALANCHE BRIDGE
RECTIFIERS
BR50
PRV : 50 - 1000 Volts
Io : 15 Amperes
FEATURES :
 *  High case dielectric strength
 *  High surge current capability
 *  High reliability
 *  Low reverse current
 *  Low forward voltage drop
 *  ldeal for printed circuit board
MECHANICAL  DATA :
 *  Case : Molded plastic with heatsink integrally
               mounted in the bridge encapsulation
 *  Epoxy : UL94V-O rate flame retardant
 *  Terminals : plated .25" (6.35 mm). Faston
 *  Polarity : Polarity symbols marked on case
 *  Mounting  position : Bolt down on heat-sink with
         silicone thermal compound between bridge
          and mounting surface for maximum heat 
          transfer efficiency.
 *  Weight :  17.1 grams
MAXIMUM  RATINGS  AND  ELECTRICAL  CHARACTERISTICS
Rating at  25 
°
C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Single phase, half wave, 60 Hz, resistive or inductive load. 
For capacitive load, derate current by 20%.
SYMBOL
ABR 
1500
50
35
50
100
550
ABR 
1501
100
70
100
150
600
ABR 
1502
200
140
200
250
700
ABR 
1504
400
280
400
450
900
15
ABR 
1506
600
420
600
700
1150
ABR 
1508
800
560
800
900
1350
ABR 
1510
1000
700
1000
1100
1550
UNITS
   Maximum Recurrent Peak Reverse Voltage
   Maximum RMS Voltage
   Maximum DC Blocking Voltage
   Minimum Avalanche Breakdown Voltage at  100 
μ
A
   Maximum Avalanche Breakdown Voltage at  100 
μ
A
   Maximum Average Forward Current Tc = 50
°
C
   Peak Forward Surge Current Single half sine wave
   Superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method)
   Rating for fusing at ( t < 8.3 ms. )
   Maximum Forward Voltage per Diode at I
F
 = 7.5 Amps.
   Maximum DC Reverse Current          Ta = 25 
°
C
   at Rated DC Blocking Voltage            Ta = 100 
°
C
   Typical Thermal Resistance  ( Note 1 )
   Operating Junction Temperature Range
   Storage Temperature Range
V
RRM
V
RMS
V
DC
V
BO(min.)
V
BO(max.)
I
F(AV)
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
Amps.
I
FSM
I
2
t
V
F
I
R
I
R(H)
R
θ
JC
T
J
T
STG
300
375
1.1
10
200
1.9
Amps.
A
2
S
Volts
μ
A
μ
A
°
C/W
°
C
°
C
 - 50 to + 150
 - 50 to + 150
Notes :
          1 )  Thermal  resistance from Junction to case with units mounted on a 5" x 4" x 3" (12.7cm.x 10.2cm.x 7.3cm.) Al.-Finned Plate.
UPDATE : APRIL 21, 1998
RATING
Metal Heatsink
Dimensions in inches and ( millimeters )
φ
0.728(18.50)
0.688(17.40)
0.570(14.50)
0.530(13.40)
0.685(16.70)
0.618(15.70)
1.130(28.70)
1.120(28.40)
0.210(5.30)
0.200(5.10)
0.658(16.70)
0.618(15.70)
0.032(0.81)
0.028(0.71)
0.252(6.40)
0.248(6.30)
0.905(23.0)
0.826(21.0)
0.100(2.50)
0.090(2.30)
0.310(7.87)
0.280(7.11)