Vishay GBU6

GBU6 variants from Vishay

Variants

Mfr

Vishay

Lifecycle

Active

GBU6 Overview

What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Rectifier Diodes.

Key Features

Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
3 distinct suffix patternsExamples: J-E3/51, K-E3/45, K-E3/51. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.

Target Applications

Rectifier Diodes — design-in and field replacement
BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained

Ordering Variants

Compare 3 GBU6 part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part Number	Description	Manufacturer	Lifecycle	RoHS	Availability	Action
GBU6J-E3/51	Diode Rectifier Bridge Single 600V 3.8A 4-Pin Case GBU Tray	Vishay	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
GBU6K-E3/45	Diode Rectifier Bridge Single 800V 6A 4-Pin Case GBU Tube	Vishay	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
GBU6K-E3/51	Diode Rectifier Bridge Single 800V 6A 4-Pin Case GBU	Vishay	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on GBU6 map to package, grade, and reel options.

How to Choose the Right GBU6 Rectifier Diodes

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Match the footprint first

Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.

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Electrical headroom

Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For GBU6, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.

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Temp grade letter matters

Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.

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Copy the full MPN

Do not BOM only "GBU6" — include the full suffix (e.g. J-E3/51, K-E3/45, K-E3/51). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for GBU6 product family

Identity

Base Model

GBU6

Manufacturer

Vishay

Listed Variants

Variant Parameters

Lifecycle Status

Active

RoHS Status

Compliant

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Package, grade, and compliance verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the GBU6 product family.

Is GBU6 a single part I can order, or a family prefix?

GBU6 is a base / family code from Vishay. You order a full MPN such as GBU6J-E3/51, GBU6K-E3/45, GBU6K-E3/51. The variant table lists 3 orderable lines with different suffixes.

What do the suffix letters on GBU6 part numbers mean?

Listed suffix fragments include: J-E3/51, K-E3/45, K-E3/51. Typically they encode package (see Package column), temperature grade, and tape/reel option. Always decode on the Vishay datasheet ordering guide — do not guess from pattern alone.

What is the lifecycle status of GBU6 variants?

Lifecycle values in our listing: Active. Status is per MPN suffix — one variant can be Active while another is NRND. Check PCN for your exact suffix before multi-year commitments.

What should I send for an RFQ on GBU6?

Full manufacturer MPN (not just GBU6), quantity, needed date code, reel vs tube, and any compliance docs (CoC, RoHS, conflict minerals). If you only know the base prefix, include a photo of the existing label or reel.