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

RS1BB-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

260

SILICON

SK26A

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AC

50 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

IEC-61249-2-21

SS54

Continental Device India

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

.5 uA

1

40 V

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

125 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AA

40 V

150 A

SILICON

TS-16949

CUS08F30,H3F(B

Toshiba

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.8 A

.45 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

30 V

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-G2

1

5 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

NRVBS310FA

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.85 V

.008 us

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

LOW POWER LOSS

1

80 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

S-LBAS21LT1G

Leshan Radio

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.225 A

.05 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

250 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.225 W

1

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MSS1P3L-M3/89A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.5 V

SCHOTTKY

250 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-219AD

25 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

RB751S-40TE61

ROHM

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

1

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

.2 A

10

260

SILICON

SS13HE3/5AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.5 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AC

40 A

e3

40

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

1N5818G

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-40 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-204AL

50 A

e0

SILICON

1N5818-G

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

30 V

O-PALF-W2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-41

SILICON

30BQ060TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.76 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-214AB

1200 A

e3

SILICON

FDLL4448

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.004 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

DO-213AC

4 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

ISL9R860P2

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

2 V

.03 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

85 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE, SNUBBER DIODE

1

TO-220AC

100 A

e3

SILICON

MUR420-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.71 V

.035 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-201AD

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

S2M-E3/5BT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

1.15 V

2 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1000 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

STTH3R02S

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.8 V

.03 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

75 A

e3

260

SILICON

VS-MBRD660CTPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

3 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

490 A

e3

260

SILICON

VX80M100PW-M3/P

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

600 uA

2

100 V

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-247AD

550 A

e3

SILICON

1N4148WSTR

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.15 A

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

75 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-G2

.2 W

1

SILICON

BAT165E6327

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

.4 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

40

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

C3D04060F

Wolfspeed

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

SCHOTTKY

1

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

TO-220AC

110 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

DSEI30-10AR

Littelfuse

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.035 us

1

IN-LINE

1000 V

FAST RECOVERY

TIN SILVER COPPER

R-PSIP-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

138 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, SNUBBER DIODE

1

200 A

e1

SILICON

NSR10F40NXT5G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

1 A

.42 V

SCHOTTKY

1

CHIP CARRIER

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

R-XBCC-N2

1

ANODE

Not Qualified

1.47 W

1

18 A

30

260

SILICON

PDS560-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.77 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT, LOW POWER LOSS

1

60 V

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

RR264M-400TR

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.7 A

1.1 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

1

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

25 A

10

260

SILICON

BAT43WS-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.33 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.15 W

1

4 A

e3

SILICON

IDC51D120T6MX1SA3

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

NO LEAD

1

YES

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

100 A

2.05 V

18 uA

1

UNCASED CHIP

1200 V

175 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-40 Cel

R-XUUC-N1

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

RR1VWM4STFTR

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.2 V

10 uA

1

400 V

SMALL OUTLINE

400 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-F2

CATHODE

1

15 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SS8P2L-M3/86A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.49 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-277A

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

VS-10BQ040PBF

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-MBRD660CTTR-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

3 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

490 A

e3

SILICON

BAV70WH6327XTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.004 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

85 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

e3

40

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

DD350N12KHPSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

350 A

1.28 V

30000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

150 Cel

MEDIUM POWER

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-X3

ISOLATED

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

11000 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

IEC-61140; UL RECOGNIZED

RS07J-GS08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

1.15 V

.25 us

10 uA

1

600 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

1

DO-219AB

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SMMBD7000LT3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.1 V

.004 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.225 W

1

TO-236AB

1.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

US1M-AQ

Continental Device India

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.7 V

.075 us

5 uA

1

1000 V

SMALL OUTLINE

1000 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

1

DO-214AC

33 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

1N5818-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

25 A

e3

SILICON

B240A-E3/61T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AC

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAT54XY,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.24 V

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

4

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Signal Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

Not Qualified

e3

30

260

SILICON

ES3B-E3/57T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.9 V

.02 us

10 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AB

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBRS2040LT3

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.43 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

70 A

e0

30

235

SILICON

S3B-E3/57T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.15 V

2.5 us

10 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-214AB

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SS13HE3_B/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AC

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STPSC8TH13TI

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

8 A

1.75 V

SCHOTTKY

80 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

69 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

VS-30BQ040TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.43 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

2000 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

1N4148UR-1-TR

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.2 A

1.2 V

.005 us

.5 uA

1

75 V

LONG FORM

75 V

175 Cel

SWITCHING

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

O-LELF-R2

Not Qualified

METALLURGICALLY BONDED

1

DO-213AA

100 V

2 A

e0

SILICON

MIL-19500

BAS16GWJ

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.215 A

1.25 V

.004 us

.5 uA

1

80 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.357 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

100 V

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

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.