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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

1N1348B

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.2 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

20 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

450 A

SILICON

BYW77-50

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

25 A

1.1 V

.05 us

25 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

33 W

1

500 A

SILICON

1N3900R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.4 V

.2 us

50 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

35 W

1

225 A

SILICON

1N3901R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.4 V

.2 us

50 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

35 W

1

225 A

SILICON

BYX61-300

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

12 A

1.5 V

.1 us

3000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

150 Cel

VERY FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

20 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

150 A

SILICON

BYT60-200R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

60 A

1.5 V

.1 us

60 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

100 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

800 A

SILICON

BYV541V-100

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, SEPARATE, 1 ELEMENT

50 A

1.2 V

.06 us

AVALANCHE

50 uA

2

100 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-D4

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH SURGE CAPABILITY

1

1000 A

SILICON

BYT12-1000R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

12 A

1.9 V

.155 us

50 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

1000 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

26 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

75 A

SILICON

BYW77-150R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

25 A

1.1 V

.05 us

25 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

33 W

1

500 A

SILICON

1N249BR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

5000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

100 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

25 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

450 A

SILICON

BYW88-100R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

12 A

1.25 V

3000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

12.5 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

230 A

SILICON

ESM244-200

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

60 A

1.5 V

.2 us

6000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

165 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

110 W

1

800 A

SILICON

1N3909

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

30 A

1.4 V

.2 us

50 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

50 W

1

300 A

SILICON

BYX62-600

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

12 A

1.4 V

.2 us

25 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

20 W

1

150 A

SILICON

BYW78-100

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

50 A

1.1 V

.06 us

50 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

60 W

1

1500 A

SILICON

BYW08-50

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

80 A

1.05 V

.06 us

50 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

80 W

1

1500 A

SILICON

BYT12-300R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

12 A

1.5 V

.1 us

15 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

20 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

200 A

SILICON

BYW78-50

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

50 A

1.1 V

.06 us

50 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

60 W

1

1500 A

SILICON

STPS8015TV

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

.36 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

15 V

POWER

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

STTH120R04TV2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

1.2 V

.08 us

600 uA

2

400 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PUFM-X4

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

700 A

e3

SILICON

BYV255V-100

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

100 A

1.25 V

.08 us

100 uA

2

100 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-D4

CATHODE

Not Qualified

200 W

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

1600 A

SILICON

STTH10002TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

50 A

.8 V

.065 us

500 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PUFM-X4

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

750 A

e3

SILICON

1N1188R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

400 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

1N1187R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

300 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

STPS12045T

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, SEPARATE, 1 ELEMENT

60 A

.91 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

2

45 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PUFM-X4

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

700 A

e3

SILICON

1N1183

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

STTH61R04TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

1.2 V

.065 us

150 uA

2

400 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

350 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N1189

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

500 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

1N1190R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

1N1196AR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

5000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

400 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

25 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

450 A

SILICON

1N1196A

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

5000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

25 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

450 A

SILICON

STTH6110TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

1.7 V

.1 us

100 uA

2

1000 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

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

1

240 A

SILICON

1N1186R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

200 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

STPS12035TV

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, SEPARATE, 1 ELEMENT

60 A

.91 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

2

35 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

35 V

150 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

700 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH20004TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

120 A

1 V

.1 us

1000 uA

2

400 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

900 A

SILICON

STPS120L15TV

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

.43 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

15 V

125 Cel

POWER

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

1200 A

SILICON

STTH12010TV2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

1.7 V

.115 us

200 uA

2

1000 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

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

1

400 A

SILICON

STTH12003TV

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

.07 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

300 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

600 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH12002TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

.82 V

.043 us

500 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

NICKEL

R-XUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

700 A

SILICON

1N1186

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

1N1188

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

STTH12012TV2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

1.9 V

.125 us

300 uA

2

1200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

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

1

420 A

SILICON

STTH240F04TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

1.78 V

.095 us

85 uA

2

400 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

SOFT FACTOR IS 0.3

1

1000 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N1184

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

44 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

700 A

SILICON

STPS80L15TV

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

.36 V

SCHOTTKY

11000 uA

2

10 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

15 V

125 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

700 A

SILICON

STTH16003TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

80 A

1.2 V

.08 us

200 uA

2

300 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

300 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

800 A

SILICON

STTH120R04TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

1.2 V

.08 us

600 uA

2

400 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PUFM-X4

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

700 A

e3

SILICON

BYV255V-150

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

100 A

1.25 V

.08 us

100 uA

2

150 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

150 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-D4

CATHODE

Not Qualified

200 W

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

1600 A

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.