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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

STPS30M100DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.96 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS30H100DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

6 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

1

250 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS8H100DEE-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

4.5 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE FAST RECOVERY POWER

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS21DW5T1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1 V

.05 us

100 uA

2

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G5

1

Not Qualified

.385 W

1

2 A

e3

40

260

SILICON

STPS30M60DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.72 V

SCHOTTKY

90 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

1

250 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS30L30DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.51 V

SCHOTTKY

750 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

AVALANCHE RATED

1

250 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

260

SILICON

DAP401

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

5

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

.025 A

.9 V

.004 us

.1 uA

4

70 V

IN-LINE

Other Diodes

80 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PSIP-T5

Not Qualified

.08 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

.25 A

e0

SILICON

MBR30H100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

300 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NRVTS1545EMFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

.6 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NTS8100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.73 V

SCHOTTKY

70 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR5H100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.6 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTS1045MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

120 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

DPAD1

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

WIRE

5

NO

ROUND

METAL

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.05 A

1.5 V

.000001 uA

2

20 V

CYLINDRICAL

Other Diodes

120 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

O-MBCY-W5

SUBSTRATE

Not Qualified

.5 W

TO-78

e0

SILICON

STPS30170DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

15 uA

1

170 V

SMALL OUTLINE

170 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR8H100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTS1545MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

120 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

FERD20U50DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

.51 V

800 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

180 A

SILICON

BYM600A170DN2

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

5

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

600 A

2.5 V

1 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1700 V

150 Cel

POWER

R-XUFM-X5

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1400 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

1200 A

260

SILICON

STTH8R03DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.3 V

.05 us

40 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

ULTRA SOFT RECOVERY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

1

280 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STTH30R02DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

1.15 V

.05 us

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

1

300 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NRVTS1045EMFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.6 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NTS1045MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

120 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

DPAD1-E3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

WIRE

5

NO

ROUND

METAL

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.05 A

1.5 V

.000001 uA

2

CYLINDRICAL

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-MBCY-W5

1

SUBSTRATE

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

TO-78

e3

SILICON

NRVB8H100MFSWFT1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB8H100MFSWFT3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB30H100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

300 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB5100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.98 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

D51A

Tt Electronics Plc

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

WIRE

5

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

.1 A

1.5 V

.004 us

1 uA

4

70 V

IN-LINE

Other Diodes

125 Cel

-55 Cel

SILVER

R-PSIP-W5

Not Qualified

.2 W

e4

SILICON

FERD20U60DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.51 V

800 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-F5

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

180 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS30120DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.92 V

SCHOTTKY

35 uA

1

120 V

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR3U100LP-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.79 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

32 A

e4

30

260

SILICON

MBR30H100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

300 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NRVB830MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVTS560EMFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.61 V

SCHOTTKY

30 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

RB480KS-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.1 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

45 V

125 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

Not Qualified

1

1 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

FERD15S50DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

.48 V

650 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

80 A

e3

260

SILICON

RB480K

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.1 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

45 V

125 Cel

R-PDSO-G5

1

Not Qualified

e3/e4

SILICON

NRVB460MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.74 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVTS10100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.69 V

SCHOTTKY

70 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBAS21DW5T1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G5

1

.385 W

1

.625 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MBR8H100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

FERD30SM100DJFTR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.97 V

150 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

1

180 A

e3

260

SILICON

FMP1T148

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

.025 A

.9 V

.004 us

.1 uA

4

70 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

80 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

R-PDSO-G5

Not Qualified

.15 W

.25 A

e1

SILICON

NRVTS560ETFSTAG

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.68 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

S-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

60 V

120 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STPS3045DJFY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.68 V

AVALANCHE

300 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

45 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

380 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STTH5R06DJF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

2 V

.055 us

60 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

1

190 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBRT25U60SLP-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

25 A

.55 V

400 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

220 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NTS10100EMFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.72 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

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.