GBU6A, GBU6B, GBU6D, GBU6G, GBU6J, GBU6K, GBU6M

www.vishay.com
Vishay General Semiconductor
Glass Passivated 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 275 °C max. 10 s, per JESD 22-B106
~
- Case Style GBU • Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
Case Style GBU please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
General purpose use in AC/DC bridge full wave rectification
3D 3D for monitor, TV, printer, switching mode power supply,
3D Models adapter, audio equipment, and home appliances
applications.

PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS MECHANICAL DATA

IF(AV) 6.0 A Case: GBU
Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
50 V, 100 V, 200 V, 400 V, 600 V,
VRRM Base P/N-E3 - RoHS-compliant, commercial grade
800 V, 1000 V
IFSM 175 A
Base P/N-M3 - halogen-free, RoHS-compliant, and
commercial grade
IR 5 μA
VF at IF = 6.0 A 1.0 V
Terminals: matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102
TJ max. 150 °C
E3 and M3 suffix meet JESD 201 class 1A whisker test
Package GBU
Polarity: as marked on body
Circuit configuration In-line
Mounting Torque: 10 cm-kg (8.8 inches-lbs) max.
Recommended Torque: 5.7 cm-kg (5 inches-lbs)

MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER SYMBOL GBU6A GBU6B GBU6D GBU6G GBU6J GBU6K GBU6M 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 TC = 90 °C (1) 6.0
IF(AV) A
rectified output current at (fig. 1) TA = 40 °C (2) 3.8
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave
IFSM 175 A
superimposed on rated load
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3 ms) I2t 127 A2s
Operating junction and storage temperature
TJ, TSTG -55 to +150 °C
range
Notes
(1) Unit case mounted on aluminum plate heatsink
(2) Units mounted on PCB with 0.5" x 0.5" (12 mm x 12 mm) copper pads and 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length

Revision: 10-Jul-2020 1 Document Number: 88615

For technical questions within your region: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000
 GBU6A, GBU6B, GBU6D, GBU6G, GBU6J, GBU6K, GBU6M
www.vishay.com
Vishay General Semiconductor

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL GBU6A GBU6B GBU6D GBU6G GBU6J GBU6K GBU6M UNIT
Maximum
instantaneous forward 6.0 A VF 1.0 V
voltage drop per diode
Maximum DC reverse TA = 25 °C 5.0
current at rated DC IR μA
blocking voltage per diode TA = 125 °C 500
Typical junction 
4 V, 1 MHz CJ 68 pF
capacitance per diode

THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER SYMBOL GBU6A GBU6B GBU6D GBU6G GBU6J GBU6K GBU6M UNIT
RJA (2) 20
Typical thermal resistance °C/W
RJC (1)(3) 2.5
Notes
(1) Units case mounted on aluminum plate heatsink
(2) Units mounted in free air, no heatsink on PCB, 0.5" x 0.5" (12 mm x 12 mm) copper pads, 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 screws

ORDERING INFORMATION
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
GBU6J-E3/45 3.857 45 20 Tube
GBU6J-E3/51 3.857 51 250 Paper tray
GBU6J-M3/45 3.857 45 20 Tube
GBU6J-M3/51 3.857 51 250 Paper tray

RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)

6.0 175
Average Forward Output Current (A)

Heatsink Mounting, TC TJ = 150 °C

Peak Forward Surge Current (A)

150 Single Sine-Wave

4.0 125

100

2.0 75
PCB Mounting, TA
0.47 x 0.47" (12 x 12 mm) Copper Pads
50
0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
60 Hz Resistive or Inductive Load 1.0 Cycle
0 25
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 1 10 100
Temperature (°C) Number of Cycles at 60 Hz

Fig. 1 - Derating Curve Output Rectified Current Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Per Diode

Revision: 10-Jul-2020 2 Document Number: 88615

For technical questions within your region: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000
 GBU6A, GBU6B, GBU6D, GBU6G, GBU6J, GBU6K, GBU6M
www.vishay.com
Vishay General Semiconductor

100 10 000
TJ = 25 °C
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

f = 1.0 MHz

Junction Capacitance (pF)

Vsig = 50 mVp-p
10
1000

1
TJ = 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
100
1 % Duty Cycle
0.1

0.01 10
0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 0.1 1 10 100
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Fig. 3 - Typical Forward Characteristics Per Diode Fig. 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance Per Diode

1000 100
Instantaneous Reverse Current (μA)

TA = 150 °C
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)

100 TA = 125 °C

TA = 100 °C
10
10

1
1
TA = 25 °C
0.1

0.01 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
t - Heating Time (s)
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics Per Diode Fig. 6 - Typical Transient Thermal Impedance

PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)

Case Type GBU

0.880 (22.3) 0.140 (3.56)

0.130 (3.30)
0.860 (21.8)
0.020 R (TYP.)
0.125 (3.2) x 45°
Chamfer 9° TYP.
0.310 (7.9)
0.290 (7.4) 0.160 (4.1)
0.140 (3.5) 0.740 (18.8)
0.720 (18.3)

0.085 (2.16) 0.075 0.080 (2.03)

(1.9) R 0.060 (1.52)
0.065 (1.65) .
5° TYP.

0.085 (2.16)
0.710 (18.0) 0.075 (1.90)
0.100 (2.54) 0.690 (17.5)
0.050 (1.27)
0.085 (2.16) 0.040 (1.02)

0.026 (0.66)
0.080 (2.03) 0.190 (4.83) 0.020 (0.51)
0.065 (1.65) 0.210 (5.33)

Polarity shown on front side of case, positive lead by beveled corner

Revision: 10-Jul-2020 3 Document Number: 88615

For technical questions within your region: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000
 Legal Disclaimer Notice
www.vishay.com
Vishay
Disclaimer

ALL PRODUCT, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TO IMPROVE
RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN OR OTHERWISE.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., its affiliates, agents, and employees, and all persons acting on its or their behalf (collectively,
“Vishay”), disclaim any and all liability for any errors, inaccuracies or incompleteness contained in any datasheet or in any other
disclosure relating to any product.

Vishay makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of the products for any particular purpose or
the continuing production of any product. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Vishay disclaims (i) any and all
liability arising out of the application or use of any product, (ii) any and all liability, including without limitation special,
consequential or incidental damages, and (iii) any and all implied warranties, including warranties of fitness for particular
purpose, non-infringement and merchantability.

Statements regarding the suitability of products for certain types of applications are based on Vishay's knowledge of typical
requirements that are often placed on Vishay products in generic applications. Such statements are not binding statements
about the suitability of products for a particular application. It is the customer's responsibility to validate that a particular product
with the properties described in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular application. Parameters provided in
datasheets and / or specifications may vary in different applications and performance may vary over time. All operating
parameters, including typical parameters, must be validated for each customer application by the customer's technical experts.
Product specifications do not expand or otherwise modify Vishay's terms and conditions of purchase, including but not limited
to the warranty expressed therein.

Hyperlinks included in this datasheet may direct users to third-party websites. These links are provided as a convenience and
for informational purposes only. Inclusion of these hyperlinks does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Vishay of
any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation, organization or individual associated with the third-party website.
Vishay disclaims any and all liability and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the third-party website
or for that of subsequent links.

Except as expressly indicated in writing, Vishay products are not designed for use in medical, life-saving, or life-sustaining
applications or for any other application in which the failure of the Vishay product could result in personal injury or death.
Customers using or selling Vishay products not expressly indicated for use in such applications do so at their own risk. Please
contact authorized Vishay personnel to obtain written terms and conditions regarding products designed for such applications.

No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document or by
any conduct of Vishay. Product names and markings noted herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

© 2021 VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Revision: 09-Jul-2021 1 Document Number: 91000