Data Sheet
GBU8A - GBU8M — Bridge Rectifiers
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GBU8A - GBU8M Rev. 1.2.1 2
Thermal Characteristics
Values are at T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Notes:
1. Device mounted on PCB with 0.5 × 0.5 inch (12 × 12 mm).
2. Heat-sink mounting, 4 x 4 x 0.15 inch copper plate.
Electrical Characteristics
Values are at T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Symbol Parameter Value Units
P
D
Power Dissipation 16 W
R
θJA
Thermal Resistance per Leg, Junction to Ambient
(1)
18 °C/W
R
θJC
Thermal Resistance per Leg, Junction to Case
(2)
3 °C/W
Symbol Parameter Value Units
V
F
Forward Voltage, per Element 8.0 A 1.0 V
I
R
Reverse Current, per Element at Rated V
R
T
A
= 25°C5.0μA
T
A
= 100°C500μA
I
2
tI
2
t Rating for Fusing t < 8.35 ms 166 A
2
s