GSIB2020 thru GSIB2080

Vishay Semiconductors

New Product

formerly General Semiconductor

Single-Phase Single In-Line

Bridge Rectifiers

Reverse Voltage 200 to 800V

Forward Current 20A

Features
Case Style GSIB-5S

4.6 0.2
3.6 0.2

2.2 0.2

1 0.1

3.2 0.2

3.5 0.2

17.5 0.5

4 0.2

2.5 0.2

11 0.2

20 0.3

30 0.3

7.5 7.5
10 0.2 0.2 0.2

Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory

Flammability Classification 94V-0
This series is UL listed under the Recognized
Component Index, file number E54214.
High case dielectric strength of 2500 VRMS
Ideal for printed circuit boards
Glass passivated chip junction
High surge current capability
High temperature soldering guaranteed:
260C/10 seconds, 0.375 (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (2.3kg) tension

Mechanical Data
0.7 0.1
2.7 0.2

Dimensions in millimeters

Case: GSIB-5S Molded plastic body

Terminals: Plated leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Mounting Position: Any (Note 3)
Mounting Torque: 8 in-lbs max.
Weight: 0.26 oz., 7.0 g

Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics

Parameter

Symbol

Ratings at 25C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.

GSIB2020 GSIB2040 GSIB2060 GSIB2080 Unit

Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage

VRRM

200

400

600

800

Maximum RMS voltage

VRMS

140

280

420

560

VDC

200

400

600

800

Maximum DC blocking voltage

Maximum average forward rectified
output current at

(1)

TC = 87C
TA = 25C(2)

Peak forward surge current single sine-wave

superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method)
Rating for fusing (t < 8.3ms)
Maximum thermal resistance per leg
Operating junction and storage temperature range

Electrical Characteristics

IF(AV)

20
3.5

IFSM

240

I2t

240

A2sec

RJA
RJC

22 (2)
1.5 (1)

C/W

TJ, TSTG

55 to +150

Ratings at 25C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.

Parameter

Symbol

GSIB2020 GSIB2040 GSIB2060 GSIB2080 Unit

Maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop

per leg at 10A

VF

1.00

Maximum DC reverse current at

rated DC blocking voltage per leg

IR

10
250

TA = 25C
TA = 125C

Notes: (1) Unit case mounted on Al plate heatsink.

(2) Units mounted on P.C.B. without heatsink
(3) Recommended mounting position is to bolt down on heatsink with silicone
thermal compound for maximum heat transfer with #6 screw

Document Number 88645

1-Dec-03

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Ratings and
Characteristic Curves (TA = 25C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 Derating Curve Output
Rectified Current
400

Peak Forward Surge Current (A)

Average Forward Output Current (A)

30
25
Heat-Sink Mounting, TC

20
15

10
P.C.B. Mounting,

350
300
200
150
100
50
1.0 Cycle

0
0

25

50

75

100

125

150

Number of Cycles at 60 HZ

Fig. 3 Typical Forward Characteristics

Per Leg

Fig. 4 Typical Reverse Characteristics

Per Leg
1000

Instantaneous Reverse Current (A)

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

100

10

Temperature (C)

100

10

0.1

0.01
0.60

TA = 125C
100

10

1
TA = 25C
0.1

0.80

1.00

1.20

1.40

20

40

60

80

Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)

Fig. 5 Typical Junction Capacitance

Per Leg

Fig. 6 Typical Transient Thermal

Impedance
Transient Thermal Impedance (C/W)

100

10

1
1

10

Reverse Voltage (V)

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100

10

1000

Junction Capacitance (pF)

Fig. 2 Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak

Forward Surge Current Per Leg

100

0.1
0.01

0.1

10

t, Heating Time (sec)

Document Number 88645
1-Dec-03