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Single Phase Bridge
(Power Modules), 25 A/35 A
FEATURES
• Universal, 3 way terminals:
Push-on, wrap around or solder
• High thermal conductivity package, electrically
insulated case
• Center hole fixing
• Excellent power/volume ratio
• UL E300359 approved
• Nickel plated terminals solderable using lead (Pb)-free
solder; Solder Alloy Sn/Ag/Cu (SAC305); Solder
D-34 temperature 260 °C to 275 °C
• Designed and qualified for industrial level
• Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
IO 25 A to 35 A DESCRIPTION
VRRM 200 V to 1200 V A range of extremely compact, encapsulated single phase
Package D-34 bridge rectifiers offering efficient and reliable operation.
Circuit Single Phase Bridge They are intended for use in general purpose and
instrumentation applications.

MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS

VALUES VALUES
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
26MB-A 36MB-A
25 35 A
IO
TC 65 60 °C
50 Hz 400 475
IFSM A
60 Hz 420 500
50 Hz 790 1130
I2t A2s
60 Hz 725 1030
VRRM Range 200 to 1200 V
TJ - 55 to 150 °C

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE RATINGS
VRRM, MAXIMUM VRSM, MAXIMUM
IRRM MAXIMUM
VOLTAGE REPETITIVE PEAK NON-REPETITIVE PEAK
TYPE NUMBER AT TJ MAXIMUM
CODE REVERSE VOLTAGE REVERSE VOLTAGE
V V
20 200 275
40 400 500

26MB..A 60 600 725

2
36MB..A 80 800 900
100 1000 1100
120 1200 1300

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FORWARD CONDUCTION
VALUES VALUES
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
26MB-A 36MB-A
Resistive or inductive load 25 35
Maximum DC output current A
IO Capacitive load 20 28
at case temperature
65 60 °C
t = 10 ms No voltage 400 475
t = 8.3 ms reapplied 420 500
Maximum peak, one-cycle
IFSM A
non-repetitive forward current t = 10 ms 335 400
100 % VRRM
t = 8.3 ms reapplied 350 420
Initial 
t = 10 ms TJ = TJ maximum 790 1130
No voltage
t = 8.3 ms reapplied 725 1030
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t A2s
t = 10 ms 100 % VRRM 560 800
t = 8.3 ms reapplied 512 730
Maximum I2t for fusing I2t I2t for time tx = I2xx0.1  tx  10 ms, VRRM = 0 V 5.6 11.3 kA2s
Low level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)1 (16.7 % x  x IF(AV) < I <  x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 0.76 0.79
V
High level value of threshold voltage VF(TO)2 (I >  x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 0.92 0.96
Low level forward slope resistance rt1 (16.7 % x  x IF(AV) < I <  x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 6.8 5.8
m
High level forward slope resistance rt2 (I >  x IF(AV)), TJ maximum 5.0 4.5
TJ = 25 °C, IFM = 40 Apk (26MB)
Maximum forward voltage drop VFM tp = 400 μs 1.11 1.14 V
TJ = 25 °C, IFM = 55 Apk (36MB)
Maximum DC reverse current IRRM TJ = 25 °C, per diode at VRRM 10 μA
RMS isolation voltage base plate VINS f = 50 Hz, t = 1 s 2700 V

THERMAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VALUES VALUES
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS UNITS
26MB-A 36MB-A
Junction and storage temperature
TJ, TStg - 55 to 150 °C
range
Maximum thermal resistance
RthJC 1.7 1.2
junction to case per bridge
K/W
Maximum thermal resistance, 
RthCS Mounting surface, smooth, flat and greased 0.2
case to heatsink
Approximate weight 20 g
Mounting torque ± 10 % Bridge to heatsink 2.0 Nm

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Maximum Allowable Case temperature (°C)

150 1000

Instantaneous Forward Current (A)

26MB..A Series
Tj = 25 °C
130 Tj = 150 °C
100
110
180°
(Rect)
90
10
180°
70 (Sine)
26MB..A Series

50 1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Average Forward Current (A) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

Fig. 1 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 2 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature
Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)

50
26MB..A Series
180°
Rt
hS
TJ = 150 °C
(Sine)
A
40
=
1
2
K/
K/
W
W
-Δ
3K
R
30 180° /W
(Rect) 4K
/W
5K
20 /W
7 K/W

10 10 K
/W

0
0 5 10 15 20 25
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
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)

400 450
At Any Rated Load Condition And With Maximum Non Repetitive Surge Current
Rated VRRM Applied Following Surge Versus Pulse Train Duration.
350 Initial TJ = 150 °C Initial TJ = 150 °C
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s 350 No Voltage Reapplied
at 50 Hz 0.0100 s Rated VRRM Reapplied
300

250 250

200
150
150
26MB..A Series 26MB..A 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)

36MB..A Series TJ = 25 °C
130 TJ = 150 °C
100
110
180°
(Rect)
90
10
180°
(Sine)
70 36MB..A Series

50 1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Average Forward Current (A) Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)

Fig. 6 - Current Ratings Characteristics Fig. 7 - Forward Voltage Drop Characteristics

Maximum Average Forward Power Loss (W)

80
36MB..A Series
TJ = 150 °C Rt
hS
180° A
=
60 0.
(Sine) 1K
7
K/
/W W
-D
elt
180° 2K a
R
/W
40 (Rect)
3K
/W
4 K/W
5 K/W
20
7 K/W

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 25 50 75 100 125 15
0
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
at 60 Hz 0.0083 s No Voltage Reapplied
400
350 at 50 Hz 0.0100 s Rated VRRM Reapplied
350
300
300
250
250
200
200
150 36MB..A Series 150 36MB..A 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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ORDERING INFORMATION TABLE

Device code VS- 36 MB 120 A

1 2 3 4 5

1 - Vishay Semiconductors product

26 = 25 A (average)
2 - Current rating code
36 = 35 A (average)
3 - Circuit configuration:
MB = Single phase european coding
4 - Voltage code x 10 = VRRM
5 - Diode bridge rectifier:
A = 26 MB, 36 MB series

CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION

AC
(+)

AC

(-)

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D-34

DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)

0.8 ± 0.05 6.35 ± 0.1

(0.03 ± 0.002) (0.25 ± 0.004)

10.5 ± 0.15
(0.41 ± 0.006)
20.3 ± 0.15
(0.80 ± 0.006)

~
-

+ 1.0
21.5
- 0.5 9.5 ± 0.5 28.5 ± 0.15
+ 0.039 (0.37 ± 0.020) (1.12 ± 0.006)
(0.85 )
- 0.020
12.7 ± 0.1
(0.5 ± 0.004)
~

5.25 ± 0.15
(0.21 ± 0.006)
12.7 ± 0.1
(0.5 ± 0.004)

28.5 ± 0.15
(1.12 ± 0.006)
Not to scale

Suggested plugging force:

200 N max; axially applied to fast-on terminals

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