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 |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
30 A |
SCHOTTKY |
2 |
CHIP CARRIER |
60 V |
EFFICIENCY |
R-CBCC-N3 |
CATHODE |
HIGH RELIABILITY |
1 |
120 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
5220 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
4000 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
56000 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
40 A |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
1200 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
70 A |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
800 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
1 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
100 A |
2.25 V |
18 uA |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
1200 V |
175 Cel |
FAST SOFT RECOVERY HIGH POWER |
-40 Cel |
R-XUUC-N1 |
1 |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1210 A |
2.62 V |
50000 uA |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-40 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
15400 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
75 A |
SCHOTTKY |
1 |
CHIP CARRIER |
60 V |
EFFICIENCY |
R-CBCC-N3 |
CATHODE |
HIGH RELIABILITY |
1 |
500 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
1600 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
R-XUUC-N |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
45 A |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
100 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
16 A |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
400 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
16 A |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
1000 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
1 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
EFFICIENCY |
R-XUUC-N1 |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
690 A |
2.7 V |
9 us |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
Rectifier Diodes |
2600 V |
150 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
27500 A |
260 |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
90 A |
.5 us |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
400 V |
FAST RECOVERY |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
NO LEAD |
4 |
YES |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
1.7 V |
SCHOTTKY |
140 uA |
1 |
SMALL OUTLINE |
650 V |
150 Cel |
EFFICIENCY |
-55 Cel |
TIN |
S-PSSO-N4 |
3 |
CATHODE |
96 W |
PD-CASE |
1 |
36 A |
e3 |
SILICON CARBIDE |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
80 A |
SCHOTTKY |
2 |
CHIP CARRIER |
30 V |
EFFICIENCY |
R-CBCC-N3 |
CATHODE |
HIGH RELIABILITY |
1 |
200 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
30 A |
.088 us |
2 |
CHIP CARRIER |
ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
R-CBCC-N3 |
ISOLATED |
1 |
150 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
90 A |
.5 us |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
1000 V |
FAST RECOVERY |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
15 A |
SCHOTTKY |
1 |
CHIP CARRIER |
100 V |
150 Cel |
EFFICIENCY |
-55 Cel |
R-CBCC-N3 |
ISOLATED |
HIGH RELIABILITY |
1 |
250 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
85 A |
.5 us |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
200 V |
FAST RECOVERY |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
8010 A |
1.3 V |
400000 uA |
1 |
5000 V |
DISK BUTTON |
5000 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-40 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
110000 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
1 |
YES |
ROUND |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
1000 V |
HIGH POWER |
O-XUUC-N1 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
2450 A |
1.5 V |
50000 uA |
1 |
400 V |
DISK BUTTON |
400 V |
180 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-40 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
28500 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
90 A |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
400 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1800 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
3600 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
27500 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1100 A |
5.6 V |
150000 uA |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
Rectifier Diodes |
6500 V |
140 Cel |
FAST SOFT RECOVERY POWER |
0 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
FREE WHEELING DIODE |
1 |
22000 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
COMPLEX |
75 A |
SCHOTTKY |
2 |
CHIP CARRIER |
150 V |
EFFICIENCY |
R-CBCC-N3 |
CATHODE |
HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW POWER LOSS |
1 |
700 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
75 A |
.61 V |
SCHOTTKY |
1 |
CHIP CARRIER |
Rectifier Diodes |
45 V |
150 Cel |
EFFICIENCY |
TIN LEAD |
R-CBCC-N3 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
HIGH RELIABILITY |
1 |
500 A |
e0 |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1490 A |
2.05 V |
40000 uA |
1 |
2400 V |
DISK BUTTON |
Rectifier Diodes |
2400 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-40 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
17000 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1800 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
Rectifier Diodes |
3600 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
27500 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
970 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
600 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
8800 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
8320 A |
.94 V |
100000 uA |
1 |
400 V |
DISK BUTTON |
400 V |
150 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-25 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
95000 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
970 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
400 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
8800 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1050 A |
1 V |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
Rectifier Diodes |
1200 V |
180 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
1 |
18500 A |
260 |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
443 A |
6.2 us |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
2000 V |
FAST RECOVERY |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
10470 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
2550 A |
2.82 V |
100000 uA |
1 |
4600 V |
DISK BUTTON |
4600 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-40 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
35000 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
4870 A |
1.27 V |
100000 uA |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
4200 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-40 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
56000 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
120 A |
.53 V |
SCHOTTKY |
1 |
CHIP CARRIER |
Rectifier Diodes |
100 V |
150 Cel |
EFFICIENCY |
TIN LEAD |
R-CBCC-N3 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
HIGH RELIABILITY |
1 |
1000 A |
e0 |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1800 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
4800 V |
160 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
27500 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
5800 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
600 V |
180 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
81000 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1020 A |
9 us |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
2000 V |
FAST RECOVERY |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
33400 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
270 A |
2.6 V |
20000 uA |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
3600 V |
150 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-40 Cel |
O-CEDB-N2 |
1 |
4000 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
1230 A |
1.77 V |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
Rectifier Diodes |
1800 V |
180 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
11800 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
800 A |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
800 V |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
12700 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
SQUARE |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
SOFT RECOVERY |
S-XUUC-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
40 |
260 |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
UPPER |
NO LEAD |
YES |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
SINGLE |
40 A |
.2 us |
1 |
UNCASED CHIP |
100 V |
FAST RECOVERY |
X-XUUC-N |
Not Qualified |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
END |
NO LEAD |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
SINGLE |
5800 A |
1.47 V |
1 |
DISK BUTTON |
Rectifier Diodes |
400 V |
180 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
O-CEDB-N2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
70000 A |
SILICON |
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Infineon Technologies |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
35 A |
.9 V |
SCHOTTKY |
2 |
CHIP CARRIER |
Rectifier Diodes |
100 V |
150 Cel |
EFFICIENCY |
TIN LEAD |
R-CBCC-N3 |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
LOW POWER LOSS, HIGH RELIABILITY |
1 |
250 A |
e0 |
SILICON |
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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.