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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

MMBD4148-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.715 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

75 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NSVBAS21SLT1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

1 V

.05 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G3

1

.225 W

1

TO-236

.625 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NSVBAV70TT3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.1 A

.715 V

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.225 W

1

.5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

PDU540-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.935 V

.035 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

125 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SKKE81/08

Semikron International

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

82 A

1.55 V

4500 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER

R-XUFM-X3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

2000 A

e2

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

STPS2020

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.25 V

.03 us

10 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

200 V

150 Cel

SUPER FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

200 V

125 A

e3

260

SILICON

MIL-STD-202

STPS20200CFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.86 V

SCHOTTKY

15 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

200 V

FAST RECOVERY POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

180 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-20CTQ150-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

1 V

SCHOTTKY

25 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

150 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

PURE MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

180 A

SILICON

ZHCS506

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.31 V

.01 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

125 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.33 W

1

2.5 A

30

260

SILICON

60CKQ045

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

PIN/PEG

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

45 A

.92 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

TIN LEAD

R-XSFM-P3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-258AA

400 A

e0

SILICON

60CKQ045SCS

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

PIN/PEG

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.92 V

SCHOTTKY

800 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

R-XSFM-P3

ISOLATED

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-258AA

400 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

60CKQ045SCV

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

PIN/PEG

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

45 A

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

TIN LEAD

R-XSFM-P3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-258AA

400 A

e0

SILICON

60CKQ045SCX

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

PIN/PEG

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

45 A

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

TIN LEAD

R-XSFM-P3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-258AA

400 A

e0

SILICON

BAS16WE6327

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

.715 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.25 W

1

4.5 A

e3

260

SILICON

BAS21S-HF

Comchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.4 A

1.25 V

.05 us

.1 uA

2

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

250 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

R-PDSO-G3

.225 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

250 V

2.5 A

SILICON

BAS21S-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.1 V

.05 us

1 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.225 W

1

2.5 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAS21SRFG

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

250 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.225 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS21S_R1_00001

Panjit International

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

250 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

.25 W

e3

SILICON

BAS35,215

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.25 A

1.25 V

.05 us

AVALANCHE

.1 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

110 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

3 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS40-04T-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

.2 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.15 W

1

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAS70-06-E3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.41 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

125 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNSPECIFIED

.2 W

1

.6 A

e3

SILICON

BAT54SW-AU_R1_000A1

Panjit International

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.2 W

1

.6 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAT54SWRFG

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

.6 A

30

260

SILICON

BAT54SWT

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.8 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.2 W

1

.6 A

e0

SILICON

BAT754S

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.42 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

TO-236AB

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

DD540N22KHPSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

540 A

1.48 V

40000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

2200 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-X3

ISOLATED

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

14000 A

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

IDW50E60FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

80 A

2 V

.115 us

40 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-40 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

187 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-247

240 A

e3

SILICON

MBR20200CT-H

Formosa Microsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

MBR20200CTF-G1

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

LOW NOISE

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

260

SILICON

MBR20200CTH

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.23 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MMBD717LT1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.37 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

1

e3

30

260

SILICON

PDR5K-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.87 V

3 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

750 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

160 A

e3

260

SILICON

PMEG4010CPASX

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

3

YES

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.0035 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

S-PDSO-N3

1

CATHODE

.5 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

TPMR10DS1G

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.95 V

.06 us

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-277A

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

VS-40CPQ060PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.68 V

SCHOTTKY

1700 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247AC

3200 A

e3

SILICON

1PS70SB14,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

HIGH SPEED SWITCH

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1SS362FV,L3F(T

Toshiba

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.1 A

1.2 V

.004 us

.5 uA

2

80 V

SMALL OUTLINE

85 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

R-PDSO-F3

.15 W

1

1 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAS21S

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

250 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.225 W

e3

260

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

BAS21SLT1

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

1 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

.625 A

e0

30

235

SILICON

BAS21SW

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

150 Cel

PURE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

HIGH SPEED SWITCH

SILICON

BAS40-04-TP-HF

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

1

.6 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAS40-05W

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.12 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

.2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAV199T

Formosa Microsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.16 A

1.25 V

3 us

.005 uA

2

75 V

SMALL OUTLINE

85 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-G3

.25 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

1 A

SILICON

IEC-134

BAV199-T

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.16 A

3 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

85 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

SILICON

BAV70-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.25 A

.715 V

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNSPECIFIED

.35 W

1

2 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAV70LT1

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.3 V

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

.5 A

e0

30

235

SILICON

BAV74LT1

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1 V

.004 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

.5 A

e0

30

235

SILICON

CMPD2836ETR

Central Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.85 V

.004 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

120 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.35 W

e0

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.