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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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
5 A |
1.8 V |
.05 us |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
600 V |
150 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
MATTE TIN |
R-PSFM-T2 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
10 W |
SOFT FACTOR IS 0.55, FREE WHEELING DIODE |
1 |
TO-220AC |
55 A |
e3 |
SILICON |
CECC |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
6 A |
1.4 V |
.135 us |
1000 uA |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
1500 V |
150 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
TIN LEAD |
R-PSFM-T2 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
TO-220AC |
80 A |
e0 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
1 A |
1.1 V |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
1600 V |
150 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
1 |
50 A |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
60 A |
1.5 V |
.05 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
200 V |
150 Cel |
1 |
600 A |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
60 A |
1.5 V |
.05 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
300 V |
150 Cel |
1 |
600 A |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
250 A |
2.65 V |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
1200 V |
125 Cel |
1 |
3500 A |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
60 A |
1.5 V |
.5 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
50 V |
165 Cel |
1 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
3 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS |
6 A |
1 V |
.25 us |
2 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
1500 V |
150 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE VERY FAST RECOVERY |
MATTE TIN |
R-PSFM-T3 |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 |
TO-220AB |
50 A |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
1 A |
1.1 V |
.3 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
1000 V |
150 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
1 |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
3 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
16 A |
1.5 V |
.075 us |
15 uA |
2 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
200 V |
150 Cel |
FAST RECOVERY |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
R-PSFM-T3 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
25 W |
1 |
100 A |
e0 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
3 A |
1.3 V |
.15 us |
20 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
600 V |
150 Cel |
FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
-40 Cel |
O-PALF-W2 |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
3.75 W |
SNUBBER DIODE |
1 |
100 A |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
10 A |
1.4 V |
.3 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
200 V |
150 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
1 |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
GULL WING |
2 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
3 A |
.095 us |
1 |
SMALL OUTLINE |
600 V |
125 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
R-PSSO-G2 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
SNUBBER DIODE, HIGH PERFORMANCE |
1 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
50 A |
1.6 V |
.2 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
1000 V |
150 Cel |
1 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
1 A |
1.4 V |
1.2 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
200 V |
125 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
1 |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
30 A |
1.6 V |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
600 V |
150 Cel |
1 |
400 A |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
6 A |
1.4 V |
.3 us |
20 uA |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
400 V |
150 Cel |
FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
R-PSFM-T2 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
15 W |
1 |
90 A |
e0 |
SILICON |
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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 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
PIN/PEG |
3 |
NO |
SQUARE |
METAL |
SINGLE |
30 A |
1.01 V |
.055 us |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
200 V |
150 Cel |
FAST RECOVERY |
S-MSFM-P3 |
Not Qualified |
1 |
TO-254AA |
400 A |
SILICON |
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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 |
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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 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
YES |
SINGLE |
3 A |
.85 V |
.035 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
50 V |
1 |
70 A |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
35 A |
.92 V |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
150 V |
150 Cel |
1 |
500 A |
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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 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
15 A |
1.3 V |
.03 us |
AVALANCHE |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
100 V |
150 Cel |
ULTRA FAST RECOVERY |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
R-PSFM-T2 |
Not Qualified |
FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH SURGE CAPABILITY |
1 |
TO-220AC |
150 A |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
NO |
SINGLE |
1 A |
1.1 V |
.3 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
50 V |
150 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
1 |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
1 A |
.1 us |
1 |
LONG FORM |
800 V |
150 Cel |
-55 Cel |
O-PALF-W2 |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1.25 W |
SNUBBER DIODE |
1 |
SILICON |
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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 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
15 A |
1.25 V |
.035 us |
15 uA |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
200 V |
150 Cel |
EFFICIENCY |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
R-PSFM-T2 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
15 W |
1 |
200 A |
e0 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
GULL WING |
2 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
3 A |
1.85 V |
.05 us |
1 |
SMALL OUTLINE |
Rectifier Diodes |
600 V |
125 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
MATTE TIN |
R-PSSO-G2 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
2.8 W |
FREE WHEELING DIODE |
1 |
35 A |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
YES |
SINGLE |
120 A |
1.4 V |
.3 us |
1 |
Rectifier Diodes |
400 V |
125 Cel |
1 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
1.5 A |
1.2 V |
.035 us |
10 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
50 V |
150 Cel |
EFFICIENCY |
-40 Cel |
O-PALF-W2 |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1.3 W |
LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C |
1 |
50 A |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
4 A |
.83 V |
.03 us |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
200 V |
175 Cel |
ULTRA FAST RECOVERY |
R-PSFM-T2 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
FREE WHEELING DIODE |
1 |
TO-220AC |
70 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
DUAL |
GULL WING |
2 |
YES |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
1 A |
SCHOTTKY |
1 |
SMALL OUTLINE |
150 V |
175 Cel |
S-PDSO-G2 |
1 |
DO-216AA |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
3 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
20 A |
.56 V |
SCHOTTKY |
2 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
80 V |
EFFICIENCY |
R-PSFM-T3 |
CATHODE |
LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT |
1 |
200 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
GULL WING |
2 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
2.95 V |
.05 us |
20 uA |
1 |
SMALL OUTLINE |
600 V |
175 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
R-PSSO-G2 |
CATHODE |
FREE WHEELING DIODE |
1 |
120 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
30 A |
1.25 V |
.09 us |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
600 V |
175 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY |
MATTE TIN |
R-PSFM-T2 |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 |
DO-247 |
160 A |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
PIN/PEG |
3 |
NO |
SQUARE |
METAL |
COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
1 V |
SCHOTTKY |
30 uA |
2 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
100 V |
175 Cel |
POWER |
S-MSFM-P3 |
ISOLATED |
LOW NOISE |
1 |
TO-254AA |
250 A |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
GULL WING |
2 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
12 A |
1.8 V |
.045 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 |
100 A |
e3 |
30 |
245 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
6 A |
1.75 V |
SCHOTTKY |
60 uA |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
650 V |
175 Cel |
POWER |
-40 Cel |
R-PSFM-T2 |
CATHODE |
1 |
TO-220AC |
43 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON CARBIDE |
AEC-Q101 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
BOTTOM |
NO LEAD |
3 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
30 A |
.99 V |
SCHOTTKY |
14 uA |
2 |
150 V |
CHIP CARRIER |
150 V |
175 Cel |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
-65 Cel |
R-CBCC-N3 |
CATHODE |
1 |
190 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
GULL WING |
2 |
YES |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
15 A |
.5 V |
SCHOTTKY |
75000 uA |
2 |
SMALL OUTLINE |
Rectifier Diodes |
40 V |
POWER |
MATTE TIN |
R-PSSO-G2 |
1 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
FREE WHEELING DIODE |
1 |
TO-263AB |
220 A |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
3 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
8 A |
1.8 V |
.045 us |
1 |
IN-LINE |
Rectifier Diodes |
600 V |
175 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY |
TIN |
R-PSIP-T3 |
CATHODE |
Not Qualified |
FREE WHEELING DIODE |
1 |
80 A |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
3 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
30 A |
2 V |
.065 us |
10 uA |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
600 V |
175 Cel |
HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY |
R-PSFM-T3 |
ISOLATED |
SOFT FACTOR IS 2.2 |
1 |
150 A |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
SILICON |
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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 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
SINGLE |
THROUGH-HOLE |
2 |
NO |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
60 A |
1.7 V |
.115 us |
1 |
FLANGE MOUNT |
Rectifier Diodes |
1000 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 |
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STMicroelectronics |
RECTIFIER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
SINGLE |
1 A |
1.42 V |
.075 us |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Rectifier Diodes |
1000 V |
175 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-PALF-W2 |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, SNUBBER DIODE |
1 |
DO-41 |
20 A |
e3 |
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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.