GBPC12, 15, 25 and 35
Vishay Semiconductors
for merly General Semiconductor
www.vishay.com Document Number 88612
209-Jul-02
Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics(TA= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
GBPC12, 15, 25, 35
Symbols 005 01 02 04 06 08 10 Units
Maximum repetitive 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 GBPC12 12
rectified output current GBPC15 IF(AV) 15 A
(See Fig.1) GBPC25 25
GBPC35 35
Peak forward surge current single GBPC12 200
sine-wave superimposed on GBPC15 IFSM 300 A
rated load (JEDEC Method) GBPC25 300
GBPC35 400
Rating (non-repetitive, for t GBPC12 160
greater than 1ms and less GBPC15 I2t375 A2 sec
than 8.3ms) for fusing GBPC25 375
GBPC35 660
RMS isolation voltage from case to leads VISO 2500 V
Typical thermal resistance per leg (1) GBPC12-25 RΘJC 1.9 °C/W
GBPC35 1.4
Operating junction storage temperature range TJ, TSTG -55 to +150 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
GBPC12, 15, 25, 35
Symbols 005 01 02 04 06 08 10 Units
Maximum instantaneous GBPC12 IF=6.0A
forward voltage drop per GBPC15 IF=7.5A VF1.1 V
leg at GBPC25 IF=12.5A
GBPC35 IF=17.5A
Maximum reverse DC current at rated TA=25°C 5.0
DC blocking voltage per leg TA=125°C IR500 µA
Typical junction capacitance per leg at 4V, 1MHZCJ300 pF
Notes:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to case per leg
(2) Bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound between bridge and mounting surface for maximum heat transfer with #10 screw