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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

STTH30RQ06G-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2.95 V

.055 us

40 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

180 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH5L06RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

1.05 V

.095 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-201AD

110 A

e3

SILICON

STTH8L06D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.05 V

.105 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

120 A

e3

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

TMMBAT41

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.1 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

.1 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.1 W

1

.75 A

e3

30

235

SILICON

BAT30KFILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.3 A

.24 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

Not Qualified

1

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BYT01-400RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.4 V

.055 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.33 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-15

30 A

e3

SILICON

STPS10H100CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

180 A

e3

SILICON

STPS10H60SF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.79 V

AVALANCHE

20 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

POWER

R-PDSO-F3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-277A

210 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS120MF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.41 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

150 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

DO-222AA

50 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS15L30CB-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

.39 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

75 A

e3

SILICON

STPS160H100TV

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

80 A

.87 V

SCHOTTKY

40 uA

2

100 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

-65 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW NOISE

1

1000 A

SILICON

STPS1L40AFN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

35 uA

1

40 V

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

175 Cel

POWER

R-PDSO-F2

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

60 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS20L25CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.35 V

SCHOTTKY

400000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

25 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS2L40ZFY

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

35 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

50 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STPS30H100CTN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.93 V

SCHOTTKY

5 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

250 A

e3

SILICON

STPS40M120CTN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.79 V

SCHOTTKY

370 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

120 V

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

220 A

SILICON

STPS4S200UF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.87 V

SCHOTTKY

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

130 A

e3

260

SILICON

STPS4S200UFN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

STPS5H100B-1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

1

IN-LINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

R-PSIP-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

75 A

SILICON

STPS60H100CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

.72 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

300 A

e3

SILICON

STPSC5H12B-TR1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

1.5 V

SCHOTTKY

30 uA

1

1200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

1200 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

1

30 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STTA9012TV2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

45 A

2.1 V

.115 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

104 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

420 A

SILICON

STTH1003SBY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.3 V

.035 us

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

300 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G2

1

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT, LOW POWER LOSS

1

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STTH12R06D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

1.8 V

.045 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

100 A

e3

SILICON

STTH15L06D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

1.2 V

.085 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

Not Qualified

1

TO-220AC

130 A

e3

SILICON

STTH1R02ZF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.032 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

175 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH1R06RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.7 V

.025 us

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-41

25 A

e3

SILICON

STTH2002CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.89 V

.027 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

90 A

e3

SILICON

STTH2003CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.3 V

.035 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

SOFT FACTOR IS 0.3

1

TO-220AB

110 A

e3

SILICON

STTH5L06B-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

1.05 V

.095 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

60 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STTH810G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.7 V

.085 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

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

1

60 A

e3

SILICON

STTH8R06FP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.8 V

.045 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

80 A

e3

SILICON

TMBAT49FILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.5 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-LELF-R2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

10 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N5819U02B

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.35 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

R-PDSO-N2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

25 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BYV54-200

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

50 A

1.25 V

.06 us

50 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-D4

CATHODE

Not Qualified

100 W

1

1000 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

FERD20S100SB-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.78 V

110 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

1

150 A

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

STPS12045TV

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

.67 V

SCHOTTKY

150000 uA

2

45 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

900 A

SILICON

STPS1L30MF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.34 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-222AA

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS20150CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-263AB

180 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

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

STPS340B

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

20 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS340B-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

20 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

FAST RECOVERY POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

75 A

e3

260

SILICON

STPSC20H065CWLY

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.65 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

650 V

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

1

TO-247

80 A

SILICON CARBIDE

AEC-Q101

STPSC20H12D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

SCHOTTKY

120 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

1

TO-220AC

120 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STPSC20H12DY

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

SCHOTTKY

120 uA

1

1200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

1

TO-220AC

140 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

AEC-Q101

STPSC30H12CWL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

38 A

1.5 V

SCHOTTKY

90 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

1

TO-247

90 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STTH1212G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

1.9 V

.1 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

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

1

100 A

e3

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.