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GBU4A THRU GBU4M
GLASS PASSIVATED SINGLE-PHASE BRIDGE RECTIFIER
Reverse Voltage - 50 to 1000 Volts
Forward Current - 4.0 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 V
RMS
Ideal for printed circuit boards
Glass passivated chip junction
High surge current capability
High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260C/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 4)
Mounting Torque: 5 in. - lb. max.
Weight: 0.15 ounce, 4.0 grams
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
GBU
GBU
GBU
GBU GBU
GBU
GBU
SYMBOLS 4A
4B
4D
4G
4J
4K
4M UNITS
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
V
RRM
50
100
200
400
600
800
1000 Volts
Maximum RMS voltage
V
RMS
35
70
140
280
420
560
700
Volts
Maximum DC blocking voltage
V
DC
50
100
200
400
600
800
1000 Volts
Maximum average forward rectified T
C
=100C
(NOTE 1)
4.0
output current at
T
A
=40C
(NOTE 2)
I
(AV)
3.0
Amps
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method)T
J
=150C
I
FSM
150.0
Amps
Rating for fusing (t<8.3ms)
I
2
t
93.0
A
2
sec
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop
per leg at 4.0A
V
F
1.0
Volts
Maximum DC reverse current at T
A
=25C
5.0
rated DC blocking voltage per leg T
A
=125C
I
R
500.0
A
Typical junction capacitance per leg
(NOTE 3)
C
J
100.0
45.0
pF
Typical thermal resistance per leg
(NOTE 2)
R
JA
22.0
(NOTE 1)
R
JC
4.2
C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range
T
J
, T
STG
-55 to +150
C
NOTES:
(1) Unit case mounted on 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.06" thick (4.0 x4.0 x 0.15cm) Al. Plate
(2) Units mounted on P.C.B. with 0.5 x 0.5" (12 x 12mm) copper pads and 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length
(3) Measured at 1.0 MHz and applied reverse voltage of 4.0 Volts
(4) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screw
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
0
50
100
150
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
1
10
100
0
50
100
150
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0.1
1
10
100
10
100
1,000
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0.1
1
10
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
500
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES GBU4A THRU GBU4M
FIG. 1 - DERATING CURVE OUTPUT
RECTIFIED CURRENT
TEMPERATURE, C
P.C.B. MOUNTING, T
A
0.47 x 0.47 (12 x 12mm) COPPER PADS
0.375" (9.5mm) LEAD LENGTH
PERCENT OF RATED PEAK REVERSE
VOLTAGE, %
INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD VOLTAGE,
VOLTS
INSTANTANEOUS REVERSE CURRENT, MICROAMPERES
T
J
=25C
PULSE WIDTH=300
s
1% DUTY CYCLE
FIG. 3 - TYPICAL FORWARD CHARACTERISTICS
PER LEG
INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD CURRENT,
AMPERES
FIG. 5 - TYPICAL JUNCTION CAPACITANCE
PER LEG
REVERSE VOLTAGE, VOLTS
T
J
=25
C
f=1.0 MHz
Vsig=50mVp-p
T
J
=25C
HEAT-SINK MOUNTING, Tc
1.6 x 1.6 x 0.06" THK
(4.0 x 4.0 x .15cm) AL. PLATE
AVERAGE FORWARD OUTPUT
CURRENT, AMPERES
FIG. 4 - TYPICAL REVERSE CHARACTERISTICS
PER LEG
NUMBER OF CYCLES AT 60 Hz
PEAK FORWARD SURGE CURRENT,
AMPERES
FIG. 2 - MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE PEAK
FORWARD SURGE CURRENT PER LEG
T
J
=125C
FIG. 6 - TYPICAL TRANSIENT THERMAL
IMPEDANCE
TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE,
C/W
t, HEATING TIME, sec.
50-400V
600-1000V
50 - 400V
600 - 1000V
T
J
=T
J
max.
SINGLE SINE-WAVE
(JEDEC Method)
60 H
Z
RESISTIVE OR INDUCTIVE
1.0 CYCLE
JUNCTION
CAPACITANCE, pF
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