# Bridge Rectifier, Single Phase, 1.6 kV, 38 A, FO-A, 4 Pins, 1.36 V

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/VBO25-16NO2/bridge-rectifier-single-phase-16-kv-38-a-fo-4-pins
**SKU**: VBO25-16NO2
**Manufacturer**: IXYS SEMICONDUCTOR
**Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Diodes & Rectifiers || Bridge Rectifier Diodes
**Price**: €16.9800
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 120 days (indicative)

## Description

No. of Phases:Single Phase; Repetitive Reverse Voltage Vrrm Max:1.6kV; Forward Current If(AV):38A; Bridge Rectifier Case Style:FO-A; Forward Voltage VF Max:1.36V; No. of Pins:4Pins; O

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (12-Jan-2017) |
| No. Of Pins | 4Pins |
| No. Of Phases | Single Phase |
| Product Range | VBO25 |
| Forward Voltage Max | 1.36V |
| Forward Surge Current | 370A |
| Average Forward Current | 38A |
| Bridge Rectifier Mounting | Panel Mount |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Bridge Rectifier Case Style | FO-A |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 1.6kV |

## Datasheet

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**VBO 25** 

## **Single Phase Rectifier Bridge** 

## **I** dAV **= 38 A VRRM =  800-1600 V** 

Standard and Avalanche Types 

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|**VRSM**||**VBRmin**||**VRRM**||**Standard**||**Avalanche**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**V**||**V**||**V**||**Types**||**Types**|
|**900**||||**800**||**VBO 25-08NO2**|||
|**1300**||**1230**||**1200**||**VBO 25-12NO2**||**VBO 25-12AO2**|
|**1700**||**1630**||**1600**||**VBO 25-16NO2**||**VBO 25-16AO2**|



 For Avalanche Type only 

|**Symbol**<br>**IdAV **<br>**IdAVM**<br>**PRSM**<br>**IFSM**||**Conditions**<br>TC= 85°C, module<br>module<br>TVJ= TVJM<br>TVJ= 45°C;<br>t = 10 ms<br>(50 Hz)<br>VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms<br>(60 Hz)||**Maximum Ratings**<br>38<br>40<br>3.4<br>A<br>A<br>kW<br>370<br>390<br>A<br>A|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||TVJ= TVJM;<br>t = 10 ms<br>(50 Hz)||320<br>A|
|||VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms<br>(60 Hz)||340<br>A|
|**I2t**||TVJ= 45°C;<br>t = 10 ms<br>(50 Hz)||680<br>A2s|
|||VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms<br>(60 Hz)<br>TVJ= TVJM;<br>t = 10 ms<br>(50 Hz)<br>VR= 0<br>t = 8.3 ms<br>(60 Hz)||640<br>A2s<br>510<br>470<br>A2s<br>A2s|
|**TVJ**||||-40...+150<br>°C|
|**TVJM**||||150<br>°C|
|**Tstg**<br>**VISOL**||50/60 Hz, RMS<br>t = 1 min<br>IISOL<1 mA<br>t = 1 s||-40...+125<br>°C<br>3000<br>3600<br>V~<br>V~|
|**Md**<br>Mounting torque (M5)<br>(10-32 UNF)<br>1.5-2<br>13-18<br>Nm<br>lb.in.<br>**Weight**<br>Typ.<br>15<br>g<br>~~ODOT~~<br>~~rs~~|||||
|**Symbol**||**Conditions**||**Characteristic Values**|
|**IR**<br>VR= VRRM<br>TVJ= 25°C<br> <br>TVJ= TVJM<br>0.3<br>5.0<br>mA<br>mA<br>**VF**<br>IF= 55 A<br>TVJ= 25°C<br>1.36<br>V<br>~~es~~|||||
|**VT0**<br>**rt**<br>For power-loss calculations only<br>0.85<br>8<br>V<br>mΩ<br>**RthJC**<br>**RthJH**<br>per diode; 120° el.<br>per module<br>per diode; 120° el.<br>per module<br>2.80<br>0.70<br>3.20<br>0.80<br>K/W<br>K/W<br>K/W<br>K/W<br>~~a~~<br>~~a~~|||||
|**dS**||Creeping distance on  surface||13<br>mm|
|**dA**||Creepage distance in air||9.5<br>mm|
|**a**||Max. allowable acceleration||50<br>m/s2|



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## **Features** 

- •฀Avalanche rated parts available 

- •฀Package with DCB ceramic base plate 

- •฀Isolation฀voltage 3600 V~ 

- •฀Planar฀passivated chips 

- •฀Low forward voltage drop 

- •฀¼"฀fast-on terminals 

- •฀UL฀registered฀E฀72873 

## **Applications** 

- •฀Supplies฀for DC power equipment 

- Input rectifiers for PWM inverter 

- Battery DC power supplies 

- Field supply for DC motors 

## **Advantages** 

- •฀Easy฀to฀mount฀with฀one฀screw 

- Space and weight savings 

- Improved temperature & power cycling 

## **Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.0394“)** 

Data according to IEC 60747 and refer to a single diode unless otherwise stated. 

 for resistive load at bridge output 

-  with isolated fast-on tabs. 

IXYS reserves the right to change limits, test conditions and dimensions. 

© IXYS All rights reserved 

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**VBO 25** 

Fig. 1 Surge overload current per diode Fig. 2 I[2] t versus time (1-10 ms) IFSM: Crest value, t: duration per diode 

Fig. 3 Max. forward current at case temperature 

Fig. 4 Power dissipation versus direct output current and ambient temperature 

Constants for ZthJK calculation: 

|**i**|**Rthi (K/W)**|**ti (s)**|
|---|---|---|
|1|0.775|0.0788|
|2|1.390|0.504|
|3|1.055|3.701|



Fig. 5 Transient thermal impedance junction to heatsink per diode 

IXYS reserves the right to change limits, test conditions and dimensions. 

© IXYS All rights reserved 

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