Bulletin I27505 rev.

G 10/03

GBPC.. Series
SINGLE PHASE BRIDGE Power Modules

Features
Universal, 3 way terminals:
push-on, wrap around or solder 25 A
High thermal conductivity package,
electrically insulated case 35 A
Polarity symbols are moulded on
body of the plastic box
Center hole fixing
Glass passivated diode chips
Excellent power/ volume ratio
Nickel plated terminals suitable for High Temperature
soldering at 250 - 260°C
max. time 8 - 10 seconds
Fast-On and Wire lead version available
UL E 62320 approved

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 applica-
tions.

Major Ratings and Characteristics

Parameters GBPC25 GBPC35 Units

GBPC...A
IO 25 35 A

@ TC 60 55 o
C

IFSM @ 50Hz 400 475 A

@ 60Hz 420 500 A

It
2
@ 50Hz 790 1130 A2s

@ 60Hz 725 1030 A2s

VRRM range 200 to 1200 V

TJ -55 to 150 o
C
GBPC...W

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Ratings
Voltage VRRM , max repetitive VRSM , max non-repetitive IRRM max. IRRM max.
Type number Code peak AC rev. voltage peak AC rev. voltage @ rated VRRM D.C. rev. curr.
TJ = TJ max. TJ = TJ max. TJ = TJ max. @ T= 125°C
V V mA (µA)
02 200 275 2 500
GBPC25/35..A 04 400 500 2 500
GBPC25/35..W 06 600 725 2 500
(*) 08 800 900 2 500
10 1000 1100 2 500
12 1200 1300 2 500
(*) please see Ordering Information Table - page 3

Forward Conduction
Parameters GBPC25 GBPC35 Units Conditions

IO Maximum DC output current 25 35 A Resistive or inductive load

20 28 A Capacitive load
@ Case temperature 60 55 °C
IFSM Maximum peak, one-cycle 400 475 A t = 10ms No voltage Initial TJ =TJmax.
non-repetitive forward current 420 500 t = 8.3ms reapplied
335 400 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
350 420 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2t Maximum I2t for fusing 790 1130 A2s t = 10ms No voltage
725 1030 t = 8.3ms reapplied
560 800 t = 10ms 100% VRRM
512 730 t = 8.3ms reapplied
I2√t Maximum I2√t for fusing 7.9 11.3 KA2√s I2t for time tx = I2√t x √tx ;
0.1 ≤ tx ≤ 10ms, VRRM = 0V
VF(TO)1 Low-level of threshold voltage 0.76 0.77 V (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
VF(TO)2 High-level of threshold voltage 0.89 0.92 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
rt1 Low-level forward slope resistance 8.2 4.852 mΩ (16.7% x π x IF(AV) < I < π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.

rt2 High-level forward slope resistance 6.8 3.867 (I > π x IF(AV)), @ TJ max.
VFM Maximum forward voltage drop 1.1 1.1 V TJ = 25 oC, I = IFavg (arm)
FM
IRRM Max. DC reverse current 5.0 5.0 µA TJ = 25 oC, per diode at VRRM
VINS RMS isolation voltage base plate 2700 2700 V f = 50 Hz, t = 1s

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Thermal and Mechanical Specifications

Parameters GBPC25 GBPC35 Units Conditions

TJ Junction temperature range -55 to 150 C

o

Tstg Storage temperature range -55 to 150 C

o

RthJC Max. thermal resistance junct. to case 1.7 1.4 K/W DC operation per bridge
RthCS Max. thermal resist., case to heatsink 0.2 K/W Mounting surface , smooth, flat and greased
wt Approximate weight 16 g
T Mounting Torque ± 10% 2.0 Nm Bridge to heatsink

Ordering Information Table

Device Code
GBPC 35 12 A

1 2 3 4

1 - Circuit configuration:
Single phase bridge coding
25 = 25A (Avg)
2 - Current rating code:
35 = 35A (Avg)

3 - Voltage Code: code x 100 = VRRM

4 - Diode bridge rectifier:

A = Standard Fast-on Terminal
W = Wire Lead

Outline Table
GBPC...A GBPC...W

AC2 AC2

AC1 AC1

All dimensions are in millimeters

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Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)

150 1000

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

140 GBPC25.. Series
130
120
100
110
180˚
100 (Rect) TJ = 25˚C
90 T J = 150˚C
10
80 180˚
70 (Sine)
GBPC25.. Series
60
50 1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
Average Forward Current (A) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

50
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss

R
180˚ thS
A =0
(Sine) .7
40 180˚
K/W
1K -D
/W elt
(Rect) aR
2K
30 /W
3K
(W)

/W

20

GBPC25.. Series
10 T J = 150˚C

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 50 75 100
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature °C
Fig. 3 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

400 400
At Any Rated Load Condition And With Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Rated V RRM Applied Following Surge. Versus Pulse Train Duration.
350 Initial TJ = 150°C 350 Initial T J = 150°C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s No Voltage Reapplied
@ 50 Hz 0.0100 s 300 Rated V RRM Reapplied
300
250
250
200
200
150
150 100
GBPC25.. Series GBPC25.. Series

100 50
1 10 100 0.01 0.1 1
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N) Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 4 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 5 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

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Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (°C)

150 1000

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

140 GBPC35.. Series
130
120
100
110
100
180˚ TJ = 25˚C
90 (Rect)
80 TJ = 150˚C
10
70 180˚
60 (Sine)
50 GBPC35.. Series
40 1
0 10 20 30 40 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Average Forward Current (A) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

80
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss

R th
SA
70 180˚ = 0.
5K
(Sine) /W
- De
0.7 lta R
60 180˚ K/W
(Rect) 1 K/
50 W
2 K/W
(W)

40

30 3 K/W

20
GBPC35.. Series
10 T J = 150˚C

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
25 50 75 100
Average Forward Current (A) Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature °C
Fig. 8 - Total Power Loss Characteristics
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)
Peak Half Sine Wave Forward Current (A)

450 500
At Any Rated Load Condition And With Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Rated Vrrm Applied Following Surge. Versus Pulse Train Duration.
400 450
Initial Tj = 150˚C Initial Tj = 150˚C
@ 60 Hz 0.0083 s No Voltage Reapplied
400
350 @ 50 Hz 0.0100 s Rated Vrrm Reapplied
350
300
300
250
250
200
200
150 GBPC35.. Series 150 GBPC35.. Series
100 100
1 10 100 0.01 0.1 1
Number of Equal Amplitude Half Cycle Current Pulses (N) Pulse Train Duration (s)
Fig. 9 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current Fig. 10 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Surge Current

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(K/W)

10 10

Transient Thermal Impedance ZthJC (K/W)

Steady State Value Steady State Value
R thJC = 1.4 K/W
thJC

R thJC = 1.7 K/W

(DC Operation) (DC Operation)
1
Transient Thermal Impedance Z

0.1 0.1

0.01 0.01
GBPC25.. Series GBPC35.. Series

0.001 0.001
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Square Wave Pulse Duration (s) Square Wave Pulse Duration (s)
Fig. 11 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristic Fig. 12 - Thermal Impedance ZthJC Characteristic

Data and specifications subject to change without notice.

This product has been designed and qualified for Industrial and Consumer Level.
Qualification Standards can be found on IR's Web site.

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