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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

SK14

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-C2

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

25 A

e0

SILICON

STPSC6H065BY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

6 A

1.65 V

SCHOTTKY

60 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

650 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

1

52 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

AEC-Q101

BAS116LPH4-7B

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.215 A

1.25 V

3 us

.005 uA

1

75 V

CHIP CARRIER

Rectifier Diodes

85 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

R-PBCC-N2

1

.3 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

85 V

.5 A

e4

30

260

SILICON

PMEG6030EVPX

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.475 V

.02 us

SCHOTTKY

400 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

.75 W

1

70 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

B0530WS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

.36 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.235 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

B340AF-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.5 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

80 A

e3

260

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

MBR160HWTR

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.72 V

SCHOTTKY

300 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

125 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G2

1

20 A

SILICON

LSM115JE3/TR13

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

15 V

100 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214BA

e3

SILICON

MMBD1403

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.1 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

2 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

NRVB140SFT1G

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

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBRT15U50SP5-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

.47 V

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

290 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SS26FL-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

1

DO-221AC

60 V

50 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

DSS110UTR

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

LOW POWER LOSS

1

40 A

SILICON

MBR15100CT

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.66 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

225 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

CSD01060E

Wolfspeed

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

600 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

21.4 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-252

600 V

32 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STPS2L60AFN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.77 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

POWER

R-PDSO-F2

1

105 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH4R02UY

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

1.05 V

.03 us

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

70 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

1SS351-TB-E

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.03 A

.23 V

SCHOTTKY

25 uA

2

.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

TIN BISMUTH

R-PDSO-G3

1

1

TO-236AB

e6

30

260

SILICON

BAT54WS-HE3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

.15 W

1

.6 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

DFLS1100Q-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW POWER LOSS

1

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SL44-E3/57T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.35 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AB

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAT6404WE6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.25 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.25 W

SILICON

AEC-Q101

DPG60IM300PC-TUB

Littelfuse

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

60 A

1.78 V

.035 us

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

300 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

335 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT, PD-CASE, SNUBBER DIODE

1

TO-263AB

550 A

SILICON

IEC-60747

MMBD1405

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.1 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

2 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

NRVTS245ESFT1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

75 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

PMEG4010CEH,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.24 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

1

9 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS3L40UF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.44 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

1

75 A

e3

225

SILICON

STTH6012W

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

60 A

1.95 V

.125 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

TIN

R-PSFM-T2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT, SNUBBER DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-247

400 A

e3

SILICON

BAS521-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

1.1 V

.05 us

.15 uA

1

250 V

SMALL OUTLINE

300 V

HIGH VOLTAGE FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

.325 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

300 V

4.5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS7007WH6327XTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

4

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.07 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

70 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G4

1

.25 W

e3

40

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

VS-8EWS08STR-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.1 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

TO-252AA

120 A

e3

SILICON

8EWS08SPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.1 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

TO-252AA

200 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

MBR1545CTC0

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

NRVTS2H60ESFT1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

12 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

PMEG4002EB,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.6 V

SCHOTTKY

.5 uA

1

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

1

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

IEC-60134

S2MA-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

1.15 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

1

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

DSI30-16AS

Littelfuse

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

1.45 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1600 V

180 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

TO-263AB

300 A

e3

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

BAV70W-QX

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.175 A

1.25 V

.004 us

100 uA

2

80 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.2 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

4 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

B350A-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

.85 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AC

80 A

e3

260

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

DFLS240-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.58 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

DSI45-16AR

Littelfuse

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

48 A

1.18 V

AVALANCHE

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1600 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

420 A

e1

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

MSS1P4-M3/89A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE , LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-219AD

25 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NSR0340V2T1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

.35 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

1

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR8U60P5-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.35 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

280 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

GSBAV99S

Good-ark Electronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.15 A

1.25 V

.006 us

1 uA

4

75 V

SMALL OUTLINE

85 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-G6

.2 W

1

75 V

2.5 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

10BQ040TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.7 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

DO-214AA

430 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

LBAS21HT1G

Leshan Radio

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 V

.05 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-G2

.2 W

1

.625 A

SILICON

MBR20100CTC0

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

10

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.