EL SEGUNDO, CA. June 2000 - International Rectifier (IR®) announces the availability of two new devices in a series of compact single-phase bridge rectifiers. The 25A GBPC25, and the 35A GBPC35 bridges combine four rectifier diodes into a single full-wave bridge rectifier for high-current power supply input circuits. The GBPC series bridge rectifiers are the most popular devices for applications such as main power input rectification for DC-operated motors and DC power supplies.

"The new bridge rectifiers save production time and eliminate the need to assemble individual rectifiers into the bridge configuration. Encapsulated in a rugged, high thermal-conductivity package, the GBPC25 and GBPC35 modules undergo voltage, current, temperature and humidity testing to ensure reliable performance in applications operating in extreme environments," said Diego Giorio, technical marketing manager at IR.

The GBPC25 and GBPC35 bridge rectifiers are rated up to 1200V, and are made with glass-passivated diode chips to ensure maximum high temperature, reverse blocking (HTRB) stability.

The GBPC25 and GBPC35 bridge rectifiers have industry-standard pin-outs and universal three-way terminals to facilitate fast connection, board mounting and soldering. A wire lead version is also available. The terminals are suitable for high-temperature soldering up to 260ºC, for easy point-to-point or PC board construction.

Part Number	IO (A)	IFSM@60Hz	I2t@60Hz (A2s)	VRRM (V)	TJ (°C)
GBPC25	25	420	725	200 to 1200	-55 to 150
GBPC35	35	500	1030	200 to 1200	-55 to 150

Samples and production quantities are available immediately. Pricing is US $2.40 each in 100-lot quantities. Data sheets are available on the IR Web site at http://www.irf.com.