RECTIFIER DIODE Diodes & Rectifiers 2,400+

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Diode Type Terminal Position Terminal Form No. of Terminals Surface Mount Package Shape Minimum Quality Factor Package Body Material Working Test Current Config Frequency Band Nominal Reference Voltage Maximum Output Current Maximum Forward Voltage (VF) Maximum Diode Capacitance Nominal Breakdown Voltage Maximum Reverse Recovery Time Technology Maximum Reverse Current No. of Elements Reverse Test Voltage Nominal Regulation Current (Ireg) Package Style (Meter) Sub-Category Maximum Voltage Tolerance Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage Maximum Operating Temperature Application Maximum Dynamic Impedance Maximum Limiting Voltage Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Polarity Case Connection Qualification Maximum Power Dissipation Nominal Diode Capacitance Additional Features No. of Phases JEDEC-95 Code Diode Cap Tolerance Maximum Clamping Voltage Minimum Breakdown Voltage Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Forward Current JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Diode Element Material Minimum Diode Capacitance Ratio Reference Standard

FFSB10120A-F085

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

21 A

1.75 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

1200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

1200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

283 W

HIGH RELIABILITY, PD-CASE

1

TO-263AB

90 A

e3

30

260

SILICON CARBIDE

AEC-Q101

MBR30030CT

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

150 A

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

35 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-XUFM-X2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

2000 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

RHRP1560

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

2.1 V

.04 us

AVALANCHE

100 uA

1

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HYPERFAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

100 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

200 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N4003-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

30 A

e3

SILICON

1N4003G-T

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1 V

2 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

BRIGHT TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-41

30 A

e3

260

SILICON

BAV103-GS08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.25 A

1 V

.05 us

15 uA

1

200 V

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE

Tin/Silver (Sn/Ag)

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

250 V

1 A

e2

30

260

SILICON

BAV103GS08

Temic Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.25 A

1 V

.05 us

.1 uA

1

LONG FORM

250 V

175 Cel

O-LELF-R2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

1 A

SILICON

MBRD360

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.6 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

POWER

TIN LEAD

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

75 A

e0

235

SILICON

STPS2200UF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

175 Cel

FAST RECOVERY POWER

-40 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

100 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N4148WS-V-GS18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.15 A

1 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

1

.35 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SD103AWS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.35 A

.6 V

.01 us

SCHOTTKY

5 uA

1

30 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

1

40 V

1.5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MIL-STD-202

MBRAF3200T3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.86 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTS260SFT1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

NONE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

25 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

B1100LB-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

LOW POWER LOSS, FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AA

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

LRB751S-40T1G

Leshan Radio

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.03 A

.37 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

.2 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N5406

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.2 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-201AD

200 A

e0

SILICON

1N5406+

Spc Technology/ Multicomp

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

3 A

1.2 V

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

600 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-XALF-W2

ISOLATED

6.25 W

1

DO-201AD

200 A

SILICON

MBRB1545CTT4G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

175 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS70-04WFILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.07 A

.41 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.23 W

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

RS1B-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.3 V

.15 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

1

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SS36R6

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AB

70 A

e3

30

250

SILICON

1N4002-E3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

30 A

e3

SILICON

C3D08065I

Wolfspeed

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED

SINGLE

15.2 A

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

60 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-CSFM-T2

ISOLATED

48 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-220AC

55 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

S-LBAV99WT1G

Leshan Radio

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.215 A

.715 V

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.2 W

2 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

VS-MBRS360-M3/9AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AB

50 A

SILICON

BAS70-05WFILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.07 A

.41 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.23 W

1 A

e3

260

SILICON

BYG21M-E3/TR

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

1.5 V

.12 us

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1PS76SB10,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

1

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAT54GWJ

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.357 W

1

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

MMBD3004S-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

.87 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

350 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

4 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N5818+

Spc Technology/ Multicomp

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-41

SILICON

MMBD1404A

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.1 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

175 V

150 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

2 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS2150A

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.67 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-214AC

75 A

e3

260

SILICON

VS-12CWQ06FNTR-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

320 A

e3

SILICON

ES1B-E3/5AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.865 V

.015 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-214AC

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

LBAV199LT1G

Leshan Radio

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.215 A

.9 V

3 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

85 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.15 W

.5 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

MUR120G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.2 V

.035 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-41

e3

SILICON

PMEG6010ER,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.37 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

.95 W

1

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

MBRF2545CTG

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

12.5 A

.82 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

175 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

MBRF2545CT-G

Sensitron Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-220AB

150 A

SILICON

CMDSH-3TRPBFREE

Central Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.1 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

1 uA

1

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.25 W

1

30 V

.75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

US1G-E3/5AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1 V

.05 us

10 uA

1

400 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

400 V

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAT721S,215

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

ULTRA HIGH SPEED SWITCHING

TO-236AB

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N914T50A

National Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1 V

.004 us

1

LONG FORM

100 V

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

SILICON

1N914_T50A

Fairchild Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.004 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

DO-35

2 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N914.T50A

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.004 us

1

LONG FORM

100 V

175 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

DO-35

SILICON

1N914-T50A

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.004 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

DO-35

2 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAS16VV,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.715 V

.004 us

50 uA

3

80 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F6

1

Not Qualified

.18 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

Diodes & Rectifiers

Diodes and rectifiers are electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction only, and they are widely used in electronic circuits for signal processing, power conversion, and protection.

A diode is a two-terminal electronic component that allows current to flow in one direction only. It consists of a P-N junction, which acts as a one-way valve for current flow. When the diode is forward-biased, it allows current to flow in the forward direction, while when it is reverse-biased, it blocks the current flow.

Rectifiers are electronic devices that convert AC voltage to DC voltage. They consist of one or more diodes arranged in a specific configuration, such as half-wave, full-wave, or bridge rectifier. Rectifiers allow the current to flow in only one direction, effectively converting the AC voltage to DC voltage.

Diodes and rectifiers are used in a wide range of applications, such as power supplies, battery chargers, voltage regulators, and signal processing circuits. They offer several advantages over other types of components, such as simplicity, efficiency, and reliability.

Diodes and rectifiers come in different package sizes and current ratings, depending on the application and the required performance. They can be integrated into a circuit board or mounted in a separate enclosure, depending on the application and the space available.