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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

VS-31DQ04

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3.3 A

.71 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

1

LONG FORM

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-201AD

450 A

SILICON

VS-31DQ04TR

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3.3 A

.71 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

1

LONG FORM

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-201AD

450 A

SILICON

VS-31DQ06TR

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3.3 A

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-201AD

340 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-60CPH03PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

1.25 V

.055 us

60 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

300 V

175 Cel

HYPER ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-247AC

300 A

e3

SILICON

VS-60CPQ150-N3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

.83 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

150 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

1

TO-247AC

2300 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-60EPF04PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

60 A

1.3 V

.18 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

830 A

e3

SILICON

VS-63CPQ100-N3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.92 V

SCHOTTKY

300 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247AC

2200 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-70HF120M

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

70 A

1.35 V

9000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

1200 V

180 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

TIN OVER NICKEL

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

1

DO-203AB

1250 A

e3

SILICON

VS-72HF120

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

70 A

1.35 V

9000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

1200 V

180 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

TIN OVER NICKEL

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

1

DO-203AB

1250 A

e3

SILICON

VS-80PF80W

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

WIRE

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

80 A

1.4 V

9000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

800 V

180 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-W1

CATHODE

1

DO-203AB

1570 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-8E2TX06-E

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

2 V

.023 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HYPERFAST SOFT RECOVERY HIGH POWER

-65 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREEWHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AC

77 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-90EPS12L-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

90 A

1.2 V

100 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

1

TO-247AD

1100 A

SILICON

VS-HFA15TB60-N3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

2 V

.06 us

10 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

74 W

LOW NOISE, PD-CASE

1

TO-220AC

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-MBR20100CT-1-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

IN-LINE

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PSIP-T3

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-262AA

150 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

VS-MBR20100CT-1HM3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

IN-LINE

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PSIP-T3

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-262AA

850 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101

VS-MBR20100CTKPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

850 A

e3

SILICON

VS-MBR20100CTPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

850 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-MBR6045WT-N3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247AC

2900 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-SD200N20PC

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

HIGH CURRENT CABLE

1

NO

ROUND

CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED

SINGLE

220 A

1.4 V

15000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

2000 V

180 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH POWER

-40 Cel

O-CUPM-H1

CATHODE

1

DO-205AC

4920 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-UFL230FA60

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

100 A

1.24 V

.044 us

2000 uA

2

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

416 W

PD-CASE

1

1500 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

VS-VSKD16616PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

165 A

1.43 V

20000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1600 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-X3

ISOLATED

1

4200 A

SILICON

UL APPROVED

VSB3200-M3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.2 V

SCHOTTKY

60 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-201AD

90 A

e3

SILICON

VSKE166/12PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED

SINGLE

165 A

1.43 V

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

-40 Cel

NICKEL

R-CUFM-X3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

4200 A

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

VX8045PW-M3/P

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

.56 V

SCHOTTKY

1400 uA

2

45 V

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS, FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247AD

500 A

e3

SILICON

1N2129

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

70 A

1.4 V

5 us

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

200 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

DO-203AB

1050 A

e0

SILICON

1N4006-E3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

150 Cel

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

30 A

e3

SILICON

1N4006G-T

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1 V

2 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

BRIGHT TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-41

30 A

e3

260

SILICON

1N459TR

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

DO-35

4 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N459.TR

National Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.025 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

DO-35

4 A

e0

SILICON

1N4935GR0G

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.2 us

1

LONG FORM

200 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-204AL

e3

10

260

SILICON

1N5400T-G

Comchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.1 V

10 uA

1

50 V

LONG FORM

50 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

1

DO-27

50 V

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N5407GP-E3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.1 V

5 us

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

800 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

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

1

DO-201AD

125 A

e3

SILICON

1N5619GP-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.2 V

.25 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-204AC

50 A

e3

SILICON

1N5619TR

Central Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ELLIPTICAL

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.2 V

.25 us

.5 uA

1

600 V

LONG FORM

600 V

FAST RECOVERY

TIN LEAD

E-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

50 A

e0

SILICON

1N5820RL

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

125 Cel

EFFICIENCY

TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW POWER LOSS, FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-201AD

80 A

e3

260

SILICON

1N5825E3

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

5 A

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

40 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

O-XALF-W2

ISOLATED

1

500 A

SILICON

1N6263-B

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1 V

SCHOTTKY

.2 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

1

2 A

SILICON

1N645-1

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.4 A

1

LONG FORM

225 V

TIN LEAD

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

METALLURGICALLY BONDED

1

DO-35

e0

SILICON

20M

St-semiconductors Of Indiana

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

SINGLE

1 A

1

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

1

70 A

30GFB60

Kyocera

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.7 V

.035 us

20 uA

1

LONG FORM

600 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-40 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-201AD

45 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

40EPF12

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

40 A

1.4 V

.45 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY HIGH POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247AC

475 A

SILICON

APT2X40DC120J

Microsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

4000 uA

2

1200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW NOISE

1

500 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

APT2X50DC120J

Microsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

50 A

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

5000 uA

2

1200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW NOISE

1

650 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

APT2X60DC60J

Microsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

6000 uA

2

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

POWER

-55 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW NOISE

1

750 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

APT30D100BCTG

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

2.3 V

.029 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW NOISE, SNUBBER DIODE

1

TO-247

210 A

e1

SILICON

APT75DQ60BG

Microchip Technology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

75 A

.031 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY, FREE WHEELING DIODE, SNUBBER DIODE

1

TO-247

600 A

e1

SILICON

APTDC902U601G

Microsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

9000 uA

2

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

R-XUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW NOISE

1

1100 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

BA159GR0

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.2 V

.25 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-204AL

30 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.