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GBU8A THRU GBU8M
GLASS PASSIVATED SINGLE-PHASE BRIDGE RECTIFIER
Reverse Voltage - 50 to 1000 Volts
Forward Current - 8.0 Amperes
FEATURES
Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory Flammability
Classification 94V-0
This series is UL listed under the Recognized Component
Index, file number E54214
High case dielectric
strength of 1500 VRMS
Ideal for printed circuit boards
Glass passivated chip junction
High forward surge current capability
Typical IR less than 0.5A
High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260°C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (2.3kg) tension
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: Molded plastic body over passivated junctions
Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Mounting Position: Any (NOTE 3)
Mounting Torque: 5 in. - lbs. max.
Weight: 0.15 ounce, 4.0 grams
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
GBU
SYMBOLS
8A
8B
8D
8G
8J
8K
8M
UNITS
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
VRRM
50
100
200
400
600
800
1000
Volts
Maximum RMS voltage
VRMS
35
70
140
280
420
560
700
Volts
Maximum DC blocking voltage
VDC
50
100
200
400
600
800
1000
Volts
Maximum average forward rectified
output current at
TC=100°C (NOTE 1)
I(AV)
8.0
Amps
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method) TJ=150°C
IFSM
200.0
Amps
Rating for fusing (t<8.3ms)
I2t
166.0
A2sec
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 8.0A
VF
1.0
Volts
Maximum DC reverse current at
TA=25°C
5.0
rated DC blocking voltage per leg
TA=125°C
IR
500.0
A
Typical junction capacitance (NOTE 2)
CJ
211.0
94.0
pF
Typical thermal resistance per leg(NOTE 4)
R
ΘJA
21.0
(NOTE 1)
R
ΘJC
2.2
°C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
-55 to +150
°C
NOTES:
(1) Units case mounted on 3.2 x 3.2 x 0.12" thick (8.2 x 8.2 x 0.3cm.) Al. Plate heatsink
(2) Measured at 1.0 MHz and applied reverse voltage of 4.0 Volts
(3) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screws
(4) Units mounted in free air, no heat sink on P.C.B., 0.5 x 0.5” (12 x 12mm) copper pads, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length
0.125 (3.2) x 45
o
CHAMFER
0.085 (2.16)
0.065 (1.65)
0.020 R (TYP.)
0.880 (22.3)
0.860 (21.8)
0.100 (2.54)
0.085 (2.16)
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.5)
0.075
(1.9) R.
0.080
0.060
(2.03)
(1.52)
0.050 (1.27)
0.040 (1.02)
0.080
0.065
(2.03)
(1.65)
0.210
0.190
(5.33)
(4.83)
Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner
0.140 (3.56)
0.130 (3.30)
9
o
TYP.
5
o
TYP.
0.085 (2.16)
0.075 (1.90)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4)
0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)
0.710 (18.0)
0.690 (17.5)
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Case Style GBU