• High thermal conductivity package, electrically
insulated case
• Center hole fixing
• Excellent power/volume ratio
• Nickel plated terminals solderable using lead (Pb)-free
solder; solder alloy Sn/Ag/Cu (SAC305); solder
temperature 260 °C to 275 °C
• UL E300359 approved
• Designed and qualified for industrial and consumer level
• Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
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25 A to 35 A
1400 V to 1600 V
DESCRIPTION
A range of extremely compact, encapsulated single phase
bridge rectifiers offering efficient and reliable operation.
They are intended for use in general purpose and
instrumentation applications.
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RoHS
COMPLIANT
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOLCHARACTERISTICS
I
O
I
FSM
2
I
V
T
t
RRM
J
T
C
50 Hz400475
60 Hz420500
50 Hz7901130
60 Hz7251030
Range1400 to 1600V
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
V
, MAXIMUM REPETITIVE
TYPE
NUMBER
26MB..A
36MB..A
VOLTAGE
CODE
14014001500
16016001700
RRM
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VALUES
26MB-A
2535A
7055°C
- 55 to 150°C
V
, MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE
RSM
PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
V
VALUES
36MB-A
I
RRM
AT T
UNITS
A
A2s
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
J
mA
2
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FORWARD CONDUCTION
PARAMETERSYMBOLTEST CONDITIONS
Maximum DC output current
at case temperature
Maximum peak, one cycle
non-repetitive forward current
Maximum I
Maximum I
2
t for fusingI2t
2
t for fusingI2t
Low level of threshold voltageV
High level of threshold voltageV
Low level forward slope resistancer
High level forward slope resistancer
Maximum forward voltage dropV
Maximum DC reverse current per diodeI
RMS isolation voltage base plateV
I
O
I
FSM
F(TO)1
F(TO)2
t1
t2
FM
RRM
ISOL
Resistive or inductive load2535
Capacitive load2028
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms420500
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms350420
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms7251030
t = 10 ms
t = 8.3 ms512730
2
t for time tx = I2t x tx;
I
0.1 t
10 ms, V
x
(16.7 % x x I
T
maximum
J
(I > x I
(16.7 % x x I
T
maximum
J
(I > x I
No voltage
reapplied
100 % V
reapplied
RRM
No voltage
reapplied
100 % V
reapplied
RRM
< I < x I
F(AV)
), TJ maximum0.750.79
F(AV)
< I < x I
F(AV)
), TJ maximum6.45.2
F(AV)
RRM
= 0 V
F(AV)
F(AV)
),
),
TJ = 25 °C, IFM = 40 Apk (26MB)
T
= 25 °C, IFM = 55 Apk (36MB)
J
TJ = 25 °C, at V
RRM
f = 50 Hz, t = 1 s27002700V
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VALUES
26MB-A
400475
335400
Initial
T
= TJ maximum
J
7901130
560800
5.611.3kA
0.700.74
7.05.5
t
= 400 μs1.251.3V
p
VALUES
36MB-A
6560°C
1010µA
UNITS
A
A
A2s
2
s
V
m
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOLTEST CONDITIONS
Junction and storage
temperature range
Maximum thermal resistance,
junction to case per bridge
Maximum thermal resistance,
case to heatsink
, T
T
J
Stg
R
thJC
R
thCS
Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased0.2
VALUES
26MB-A
1.71.35
Mounting torque ± 10 %Bridge to heatsink2.0Nm
Approximate weight20g
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VALUES
36MB-A
- 55 to 150°C
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UNITS
K/W
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Average Forward Current (A)
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
1
10
100
1000
0.511.522.533.5
26MB..A Series
Tj = 25°C
Tj = 150°C
50
150
250
350
450
0.010.11
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
26MB..A Series
Initial Tj = 150 ° C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
150
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130
26MB..A Series
110
180°
90
(Rect)
180°
70
(Sine)
50
051015202530
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
50
2 K/W
3 K/W
4 K/W
5 K/
7 K/W
RthSA = 1 K/W
- Delta R
W
26MB..A Series
Tj = 150°C
40
30
20
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
110100
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current
10
0
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
0510152025
Average Forward Current (A)
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge
Initial Tj = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
26MB..A series
10 K/W
0255075100 125 150
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
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Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
110100
At Any Rated Load Condition And With
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge.
Initial Tj = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s
36MB..A Series
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Pulse Train Duration (s)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0.010.11
Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Versus Pulse Train Duration.
Initial Tj = 150°C
No Voltage Reapplied
Rated Vrrm Reapplied
36MB..A Series
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150
1000
36MB..A Series
130
Tj = 150°C
100
110
180°
90
(Rect)
10
Tj = 25°C
180°
70
50
Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)
0510152025303540
Average Forward Current (A)
(Sine)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
1
0.511.522.533.5
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
36MB..A Series
Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics
80
36MB..A Series
Tj = 150°C
60
40
20
180°
(Sine)
180°
(Rect)
RthSA = 0.7 K/W - Delta R
1 K/W
2 K/W
3 K/W
4 K/W
5 K/W
7 K/W
0
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)
051015202530
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Average Forward Current (A)
Fig. 8 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
0255075100 125 15
35
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature (°C)
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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE
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Device code
CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
36VS-MB160A
1
1-Vishay Semiconductors product
2-Current rating code
3
-Circuit configuration:
MB = Single phase european coding
-Voltage code x 10 = V
4
-Diode bridge rectifier:
5
A = 26 MB, 36 MB series
3245
RRM
26 = 25 A (average)
36 = 35 A (average)
LINKS TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
Dimensionswww.vishay.com/doc?95326
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definitions and restrictions defined under Directive 2011/65/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council
of June 8, 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
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