
B40C1500G thru B380C1500G
Vishay General Semiconductor
Glass Passivated Single-Phase Bridge Rectifier
FEATURES
• Ideal for printed circuit boards
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Case Style WOG
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PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
I
F(AV)
V
RRM
I
FSM
I
R
V
F
T
max. 125 °C
J
65 V to 600 V
1.5 A
50 A
10 µA
1.0 V
• High case dielectric strength
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• High surge current capability
• Typical I
less than 0.1 µA
R
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s
e4
• 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 power supply, adapter, charger,
lighting ballaster on consumers and home appliances
applications.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: WOG
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
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage V
Maximum RMS input voltage R- and C-load V
Maximum DC blocking voltage V
Maximum peak working voltage V
Maximum non-repetitive peak voltage V
Maximum repetitive peak forward surge current I
Maximum average forward output current for
free air operation at T
Peak forward surge current single sine-wave on rated load I
Rating for fusing at T
Minimum series resistor C-load at V
Maximum load capacitance
Operating junction temperature range T
Storage temperature range T
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Revision: 15-Apr-08
= 45 °C
A
= 125 °C (t < 100 ms) I2t 12.5 A2s
J
RMS
For technical questions within your region, please contact one of the following:
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R- and L-load
C-load
= ± 10 % Rt 1.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 12 Ω
+ 50 %
- 10 %
, PDD-Asia@vishay.com, PDD-Europe@vishay.com
RRM
RMS
DC
RWM
RSM
FRM
I
F(AV)
FSM
C
STG
L
J
B40
C1500G
65 125 200 400 600 V
40 80 125 250 380 V
65 125 200 400 600 V
90 180 300 600 800 V
100 200 350 600 1000 V
10 A
50 A
5000 2500 1000 500 200 µF
- 40 to + 150 °C
B80
C1500G
B125
C1500G
1.6
1.5
- 40 to + 125 °C
B250
C1500G
B380
C1500G
UNIT
A
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B40C1500G thru B380C1500G
Vishay General Semiconductor
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage
drop per diode
Maximum reverse current at rated
repetitive peak voltage per diode
TEST
CONDITIONS
1.5 A V
T
= 25 °C IR 10 µA
A
SYMBOL
F
B40
C1500G
1.0 V
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL
Typical thermal resistance
(1)
R
θJA
R
θJL
Note:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient and from junction to lead mounted on P.C.B. at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead lengths with 0.22 x 0.22"
(5.5 x 5.5 mm) copper pads
B40
C1500G
B80
C1500G
B80
C1500G
B125
C1500G
B125
C1500G
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11
B250
C1500G
B250
C1500G
B380
C1500G
B380
C1500G
UNIT
UNIT
°C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
B380C1500G-E4/51 1.12 51 100 Plastic bag
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
= 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
(T
A
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.375"
(9.5 mm)
Current Average (A)
0.4
0.2
Bridge Output Full Wave Rectified
0
Copper Pads
0.22 x 0.22" (5.5 x 5.5 mm)
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Ambient Temperature (°C)
50 to 60 Hz
Resistive or
Inductive Load
P.C.B.
Capacitive Load
< 500 µF
500 - 5000 µF
Figure 1. Derating Curves Output Rectified Current for
B40C1500G...B125C1500G
1.6
1.4
1.2
Capacitive
Load
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.375"
(9.5 mm)
Current Average (A)
0.4
0.2
Bridge Output Full Wave Rectified
0
Copper Pads
0.22 x 0.22" (5.5 x 5.5 mm)
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Ambient Temperature (°C)
50 to 60 Hz
Resistive or
Inductive Load
P.C.B.
0 - 10 µF
10 - 100 µF
> 100 µF
Figure 2. Derating Curves Output Rectified Current for
B250C1500G...B380C1500G
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Document Number: 88501
Revision: 15-Apr-08