GBPC5001W-G Datasheet/PDFA GBPC5001W-G is a diode bridge rectifier circuit typically used in AC-DC voltage rectification and isolation power supplies. The component is used to convert an alternating current (AC) input into a direct current (DC) output. It is essentially a group of semiconductor diode pairs connected in distinct configurations that eliminates the need for a single-stage full-wave rectification or vacuum tube rectifiers.
The bridge rectifier consists of four diodes connected in a bridge configuration to form a square circuit composed of four sides. The bridge rectifier works by using the two differential input signals (the positive and negative sides of an AC voltage source) and combining them to generate a pulsed DC voltage. This can be done in either a center-tapped or a full-wave bridge rectifier.
In the center-tapped variety, two diodes are connected in series in each half of the circuit. The output is taken from the center node between them, and the voltage is equal to one-half of the input voltage (or the peak of the AC sine wave). However, due to the forward voltage drop of the diodes, the output voltage is less than half of the AC input.
In the full-wave bridge rectifier, the two diode pairs are connected in such a way that the two differential input signals are connected to opposite terminals of the bridge. This produces a full-wave rectified output where both the positive and negative parts of an AC wave are converted to DC. However, two diodes are needed to form the bridge rectifier configuration.
The GBPC5001W-G diode bridge rectifier is a dual inverse parallel (DIP) component, meaning it has two separate outputs from its inverse parallel connections. This makes it useful for power isolation applications where two separate voltage sources need to be supplied from a single input. The device can also be used in bridge rectifier circuits for current rectification, such as in LED lighting applications.
The GBPC5001W-G bridge rectifier has a forward voltage rating of 1.2 kV, a current rating of 5 A, and is rated for a reverse breakdown voltage of up to 1.6 kV. It is built with a lead-free and RoHS-compliant package and meets UL standards.
The device is suitable for a wide variety of applications such as AC-DC power rectifiers, DC lighting systems, AC motor speed control, motor drives, voltage stabilizers, load-disconnect switchgear, industrial inverters, and LED lighting systems. The GBPC5001W-G diode bridge rectifier is an essential component of power supply design and is used in conjunction with transformers and other components to provide consistent and reliable power delivery.