GBLA06-M3/51

Overview

The GBLA06-M3/51 is a glass-passivated single-phase bridge rectifier manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor. It provides a maximum average forward rectified output current of 4.0 A at a case temperature of 50 °C, or 3.0 A at an ambient temperature of 40 °C when mounted on a PCB. The device features a maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM) of 600 V and a peak forward surge current (IFSM) capability of 120 A. Electrical characteristics include a maximum instantaneous forward voltage drop of 1.0 V at 4.0 A and a maximum DC reverse current of 5.0 μA at rated blocking voltage. The component operates within a junction and storage temperature range of -55 to +150 °C.

Feature Summary

• Glass passivation ensures long-term stability and reliability under various operating conditions.
• High surge current capability supports robust performance during transient load events.
• Ideal for printed circuit board mounting with matte tin plated leads that are solderable per J-STD-002 standards.

Applications

• AC/DC bridge full wave rectification in monitor systems
• Power supply circuits for televisions and printers
• Switching mode power supplies (SMPS) and adapters
• Audio equipment and home appliances

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix /51 against the manufacturer's latest documentation to confirm the delivery mode and base quantity. The datasheet indicates this suffix corresponds to anti-static PVC tray packaging with a base quantity of 400 units. Confirm compliance requirements such as RoHS status and halogen-free material categorization directly from the official Vishay datasheet before procurement.

Selection Notes

Select the GBLA06-M3/51 for applications requiring a 600 V peak reverse voltage rating and up to 4.0 A continuous forward current. Ensure thermal management accounts for the typical thermal resistance values provided in the datasheet. Verify that the required surge current capacity meets the 120 A specification for single sine-wave superimposed on rated load conditions.

Part Context

This component belongs to the GBLAxx series of glass-passivated single-phase bridge rectifiers. The M3 suffix denotes a halogen-free, RoHS-compliant product variant. The GBL package type offers an inline configuration suitable for through-hole mounting. This series includes variants with different voltage ratings ranging from 50 V to 1000 V.

Replacement Considerations

The official datasheet identifies the GBL06E as the recommended alternative device for the discontinued GBLA06 series. Verify pinout compatibility and electrical specifications between the legacy GBLA06-M3/51 and the replacement GBL06E part number.