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

BAS7006E6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.07 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

70 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAS7006WH6327XTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.07 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

70 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAT165

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.6 W

1

2.5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

V15P45-M3/86A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4.8 A

.51 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-277A

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

DL4148-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.15 A

1 V

.004 us

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

2 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

MURS160HE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

1.25 V

.075 us

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AA

35 A

e3

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAS40-02V-V-G-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.12 A

.38 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

Not Qualified

.15 W

1

.6 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAV99QAZ

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, 2 ELEMENTS

.17 A

1.25 V

.004 us

.5 uA

2

80 V

SMALL OUTLINE

90 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-N3

1

.305 W

4 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

DL4004-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

30 A

e3

260

SILICON

RGP02-20E-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

1.8 V

.3 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

2000 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-204AL

20 A

e3

SILICON

VS-10BQ040TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.49 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

45 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

VS-10MQ100NPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

120 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BYG21M-E3/TR3

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

DFLS140L-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

40 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

.55 W

LOW POWER LOSS

1

40 V

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MIL-STD-202

MBR0530T3

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

.375 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

5.5 A

e0

235

SILICON

MMBD4148SERFG

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.82 V

.004 us

5 uA

2

75 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

1

75 V

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

S2A-E3/52T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

1.15 V

2 us

1 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-214AA

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SS14FL-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.5 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

1

DO-221AC

30 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

ES3DHE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.9 V

.02 us

10 uA

1

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AB

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

RS1B-E3/61T

Vishay Intertechnology

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

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-214AC

30 A

e3

40

260

SILICON

SMMBD914LT3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G3

1

.225 W

1

TO-236

.5 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

MBR0520

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

.26 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

6.5 A

SILICON

STPS2H100U

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.79 V

SCHOTTKY

1 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-214AA

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

BAT54-02V-V-G-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

.15 W

1

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAV103,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.25 A

1.25 V

.05 us

.1 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

175 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

1

5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SK310A-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

1

DO-214AC

80 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

B0520LWQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

.22 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.41 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

5.5 A

e3

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAV70S,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.1 A

1.3 V

.004 us

2.5 uA

4

75 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Signal Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBAW56LT1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.1 A

.715 V

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G3

1

.225 W

1

TO-236AB

4 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SM4007-T/R

Frontier Electronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1 A

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

SILICON

SM4007TR

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1

SMALL OUTLINE

1000 V

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-C2

Not Qualified

FREE-WHEELING DIODE

1

e0

SILICON

BAT46AWFILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.15 A

.25 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

1 A

e3

260

SILICON

S3M-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.2 V

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

1000 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

1

DO-214AB

100 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAS116E6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

1.5 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.37 W

1

e3

SILICON

BAS4007WH6327XTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

4

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.12 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G4

1

.25 W

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAT54TW-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

3

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

FAST SWITCHING

1

30 V

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR140SFT1

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.3 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NRVBS3200NT3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.86 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

1

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

POWER

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SK220ATR

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

PURE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

50 A

SILICON

FSV360FP

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.65 V

.0106 us

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

1

80 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MBRB40250TT4G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

40 A

.71 V

.035 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

TO-263AB

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

PMEG6010CEH

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.25 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

1

9 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

PX1500M

Diotec Semiconductor Ag

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

1

LONG FORM

1000 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-50 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

450 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

MMBD1504A

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.15 V

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBD914LT3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.225 W

1

TO-236

.5 A

e3

40

260

SILICON

BAV21WSQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1.25 V

.05 us

.1 uA

1

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

250 V

1.7 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IATF 16949

EGF1A-E3/67A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1 V

.05 us

5 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-214BA

50 V

30 A

e3

30

250

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SK34B

Microsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

Not Qualified

1

DO-214AA

100 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

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.