FEATURES
Data Sheet No. BRDB-1500P-1C
ADBD-1500P-1C
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
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Fax: (310) 767-7958
DIOTEC ELECTRONICS CORP.
Gardena, CA 90248
U.S.A
18020 Hobart Blvd., Unit B
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MECHANICAL DATA
MAXIMUM RATINGS & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25 C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified. Single phase, half wave, 60Hz, resistive or inductive load. For capacitive loads, derate current by 20%.
T
J
, T
STG
I
O
C
-55 to +150
Average Forward Rectified Current @ T = 50 C
C
o
Peak Forward Surge Current.
T = 150 C
J
O
Single 60Hz Half-Sine Wave
Superimposed on Rated Load (JEDEC Method).
Junction Operating and Storage Temperature Range
PARAMETER (TEST CONDITIONS)
Maximum DC Blocking Voltage
Maximum Peak Recurrent Reverse Voltage
Working Peak Reverse Voltage
Series Number
V
RWM
V
RRM
V
R (RMS)
V
RM
SYMBOL
ADB
ADB
ADB
DB
DB
DB
DB
DB
DB
DB
AMPS
UNITS
VOLTS
1504P 1506P 1508P 1500P 1501P 1502P 1504P 1506P 1508P 1510P
1000
400
600
800
50
100
200
400
600
800
RMS Reverse Voltage
280
420
560
35
70
140
280
420
700
560
CONTROLLED
AVALANCHE
NON-CONTROLLED
AVALANCHE
Rating for Fusing (Non Repetitive; 1mS < t < 8.3mS)
I t
2
15
AMPS
2
SEC
I
FSM
R
JC
V
FM
Maximum Forward Voltage (Per Diode) at 7.5 Amps DC
VOLTS
VOLTS
n/a
n/a
Mimimum Avalanche Voltage
Maximum Avalanche Voltage
V
(BR) Min
V
(BR) Max
Maximum Reverse Current at Rated V
RM
@ T = 25 C
A
o
@T = 125 C
A
o
I
RM
Minimum Insulation Breakdown Voltage (Circuit to Case)
V
ISO
Typical Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
See Note 1
See Note 1
1
50
A
2500
o
C/W
1.4
3.01 15dbp
375
300
RATINGS
SERIES: DB1500P - DB1510P and ADB1504P - ADB1508P
Suffix "T" indicates FAST-ON TERMINALS
Suffix "W" indicates WIRE LEADS
Case: Molded plastic, U/L Flammability Rating 94V-0
Terminals: Round silver plated copper pins or fast-on terminals
Soldering: Per MIL-STD 202 Method 208 guaranteed (Note 1)
Polarity: Marked on side of case
Mounting Position: Any. Through hole for #8 screw.
Weight: Fast-on Terminals - 0.7 Ounces (20.0 Grams)
Max. mounting torque = 20 in-lb.
Wire Leads - 0.55 Ounce (16.0 Grams)
D3
D1
D1
BL
HOLE FOR
#8 SCREW
D2
BL
BH
LT
HOLE FOR
#8 SCREW
LD
LL
BH
D1
D2
BL
D1
BL
Top View of
Heat Sink
Suffix "P" indicates molded PLASTIC with integrally mounted Heat Sink
Heat Sink
+
_
AC
AC
UL RECOGNIZED - FILE #E141956
Molded
Body
Molded
Body
+
+
_
_
AC
AC
AC
AC
1.05
BUILT-IN STRESS RELIEF MECHANISM FOR
SUPERIOR RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
INTEGRALLY MOLDED HEAT SINK PROVIDES VERY
LOW THERMAL RESISTANCE FOR MAXIMUM HEAT
DISSIPATION
VOID FREE VACUUM DIE SOLDERING FOR MAXIMUM
MECHANICAL STRENGTH AND HEAT DISSIPATION
(Solder Voids: Typical < 2%, Max. < 10% of Die Area)
NOTES: (1) These bridges exhibit the avalanche characteristic at breakdown. If your application requires a specific breakdown voltage range, please contact us.
RATING & CHARACTERISTIC CURVES FOR SERIES DB1500P - DB1510P and SERIES ADB1504P - ADB1508P
Data Sheet No. BRDB-1500P-2B
ABDB-1500P-2B
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
15 AMP SILICON BRIDGE RECTIFIERS
3.01 15dbp
FIGURE 2. MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE SURGE CURRENT
1
10
100
400
200
300
100
60
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FIGURE 1. FORWARD CURRENT DERATING CURVE
Case Temperature, C
o
Resistive and Inductive Loads
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DIOTEC ELECTRONICS CORP.
Gardena, CA 90248
U.S.A
18020 Hobart Blvd., Unit B
Bridge Mounted on 5 x 4 x 3" Thick
(12.7 x 10.2 x 7.6cm) Finned Al. Plate
60Hz
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL REVERSE CHARACTERISTICS
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage
.01
0.1
1.0
10
100
120
140
20
40
0
60
80
T = 125 C
J
O
T = 25 C
J
O
FIGURE 3. TYPICAL FORWARD CHARACTERISTIC PER DIODE
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (Volts)
0.1
1.0
10
100
1000
T = 25 C
Pulse Width = 300 Sec
1%Duty Cycle
J
o
T = 150 C
J
o
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