KBU4A thru KBU4M
Vishay General Semiconductor
Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
I
F(AV)
V
RRM
I
FSM
I
R
V
F
T
j
max.
4A
50 V to 1000 V
200 A
5 µA
1.0 V
150 °C
Case Style KBU
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Features
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UL Recognition file number E54214
Ideal for printed circuit boards
High surge current capability
High case dielectric strength of 1500 V
RMS
Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
Mechanical Data
Case:
KBU
Epoxy meets UL-94V-0 Flammability rating
Terminals:
Silver plated (E4 Suffix) leads, solderable
per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
Polarity:
As marked on body
Mounting Torque:
10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque:
5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)
Typical Applications
General purpose use in ac-to-dc bridge full wave rec-
tification for Monitor, TV, Printer, SMPS, Adapter,
Audio equipment, and Home Appliances applications
Maximum Ratings
Ratings at 25 °C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum RMS voltage
Maximum DC blocking voltage
Maximum average forward
rectified output current at
T
C
= 100 °C
(1)
T
A
= 30 °C
(2)
I
FSM
T
J
, T
STG
Symbols
V
RRM
V
RMS
V
DC
I
F(AV)
KBU4A KBU4B KBU4D KBU4G
50
35
50
100
70
100
200
140
200
400
280
400
4.0
4.0
200
- 50 to + 150
KBU4J
600
420
600
KBU4K KBU4M
800
560
800
1000
700
1000
Units
V
V
V
A
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
superimposed on rated load
Operating junction and storage temperature
range
A
°C
Electrical Characteristics
Ratings at 25 °C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Maximum instantaneous
forward drop per leg
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC blocking
voltage per leg
Test condition
at 4.0 A
T
A
= 25 °C
T
A
= 125 °C
Symbols
V
F
I
R
KBU4A KBU4B KBU4D KBU4G
1.0
5.0
1.0
KBU4J
KBU4K KBU4M
Units
V
µA
mA
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KBU4A thru KBU4M
Vishay General Semiconductor
Thermal Characteristics
Ratings at 25 °C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Typical thermal resistance per leg
Notes:
(1) Units mounted on a 2.0 x 1.6 x 0.3" thick (5 x 4 x 0.8 cm.) Al. Plate
(2) Units mounted on P.C.B. with 0.5 x 0.5" (12 x 12 mm) copper pads and 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length
(3) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screw
Symbols
R
θJA
R
θJL
KBU4A KBU4B KBU4D KBU4G
19
(2)
4.0
(1)
KBU4J
KBU4K KBU4M
Units
°C/W
Ratings and Characteristics Curves
(T
A
= 25
°C
unless otherwise noted)
4
60 H
Z
Resistive or
Inductive Load
100
3
Heatsink Mounting,
T
C,
2.0 x 1.6 x 3.0"
(5.0 x 4.0 x 0.8 cm)
Al. Plate
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
Average Forward Current (A)
1.0
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300
µs
1% Duty Cycle
1
2
1
T
A
, P.C.B. Mounting
0.47" x 0.47" (12 x 12 mm)
Copper Pads
0
0
50
100
150
0.1
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
Temperature (°C)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Figure 1. Derating Curve Output Rectified Current
Figure 3. Typical Forward Characteristics Per Leg
200
175
150
125
100
75
50
25
1
10
100
50
Instantaneous Reverse Current (
µA)
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
T
J
= 150 °C
Single Sine-Wave
10
T
J
= 100 °C
1
0.1
T
J
= 25 °C
0.01
0
20
40
60
80
100
Number of Cycles at 60 H
Z
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Figure 2. Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Per Leg
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Leg
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KBU4A thru KBU4M
Vishay General Semiconductor
150
T
J
= 25 °C
f = 1.0 MH
Z
Vsig = 50mVp-p
Junction Capacitance, pF
100
75
50
25
0
0.1
1
10
100
Reverse Voltage (V)
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance Per Leg
Package outline dimensions in inches (millimeters)
Case Style KBU
0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.6)
0.935 (23.7)
0.895 (22.7)
0.185 (4.7)
0.165 (4.2)
45o
0.085 (2.2)
0.065 (1.7)
0.455 (11.3)
0.405 (10.3)
0.760
(19.3)
MAX.
0.700
(17.8)
0.660
(16.8)
0.075 (1.9) R. TYP.
(2 PLACES)
1.0
(25.4)
MIN.
0.052 (1.3)
0.048 (1.2)
DIA.
0.220 (5.6)
0.180 (4.6)
0.240 (6.09)
0.200 (5.08)
0.205 (5.2)
0.185 (4.7)
0.280 (7.1)
0.260 (6.6)
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