KBU8A thru KBU8M
Vishay General Semiconductor
Document Number: 88658
Revision: 15-Apr-08
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Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
FEATURES
• UL recognition file number E54214
• Ideal for printed circuit boards
• High surge current capability
• High case dielectric strength of 1500 VRMS
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
General purpose use in ac-to-dc bridge full wave
rectification for monitor, TV, printer, SMPS, adapter,
audio equipment, and home appliances applications.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: KBU
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Silver plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD22-B102
E4 suffix for consumer grade
Polarity: As marked on body
Mounting Torque: 10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque: 5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)
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PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 8 A
VRRM 50 V to 1000 V
IFSM 300 A
IR10 µA
VF1.0 V
TJ max. 150 °C
Case Style KBU
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Notes:
(1) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screw
(2) Units mounted in free air, no heatsink, P.C.B. at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length with 0.5 x 0.5" (12 x 12 mm) copper pads
(3) Units mounted on a 3.0 x 3.0" x 0.11" thick (7.5 x 7.5 x 0.3 cm) aluminum plate heatsink
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL KBU8A KBU8B KBU8D KBU8G KBU8J KBU8K KBU8M UNIT
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
rectified output current at
TC = 100 °C (1)(3)
TA = 40 °C (2) IF(AV)
8.0
6.0 A
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
superimposed on rated load IFSM 300 A
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 50 to + 150 °C