STMicroelectronics Diodes & Rectifiers 2,400+

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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

STPS40M100CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.78 V

SCHOTTKY

70 uA

2

100 V

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

400 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS30170CW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

170 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-247AC

220 A

e3

SILICON

STTH302-C2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

SINGLE

3 A

.75 V

1

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

1

130 A

STTH12R06DI

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

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

100 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30M100SFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.565 V

SCHOTTKY

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

TO-220AB

300 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH50W06SW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2.4 V

.045 us

50 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSFM-T3

SOFT FACTOR IS 0.3

1

TO-247

390 A

SILICON

STTH9012TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

45 A

1.8 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

STPS41L45CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.47 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

220 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPS15M80CR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

.475 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

220 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH25M06FP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

25 A

3.4 V

.05 us

60 uA

1

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY POWER

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

LOW POWER LOSS, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AC

170 A

SILICON

STTH40200CFYG

STMicroelectronics

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STPS10M80CR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.495 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH812FP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.9 V

.1 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

TIN

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

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

1

TO-220AC

80 A

e3

SILICON

FERD60M45CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.55 V

550 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

1

TO-220AB

275 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS260CE

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

4

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

1 A

.91 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G4

CATHODE

Not Qualified

10 A

e0

SILICON

STPS10L40CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.46 V

SCHOTTKY

50000 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

150 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPS1045CSHRB

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

2

CHIP CARRIER

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-XBCC-N3

Not Qualified

1

200 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY

1N1187

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

300 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

STPS6M100SF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

6 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

35 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

POWER

R-PDSO-F3

CATHODE

1

TO-277A

200 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH10R04G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

1.35 V

.04 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

100 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAT49

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

CERAMIC, GLASS-SEALED

SINGLE

.5 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-GALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-35

10 A

e3

SILICON

STTH15RQ06G2-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

2.95 V

.05 us

20 uA

1

600 V

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

120 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS41L30CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.38 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

220 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

SPV1001D40TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

16 A

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-263AB

250 A

SILICON

BAT46J

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.15 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.23 W

1

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS3045CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

40000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

220 A

e3

SILICON

FERD60U45CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.5 V

1500 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

1

TO-220AB

300 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

TMBYV10-20A

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

300 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-LELF-R2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

50 A

e3

SILICON

STTH802CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

4 A

.95 V

.02 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

1

TO-220AB

50 A

e3

SILICON

STTH2002G-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

.95 V

.04 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

175 A

e3

245

SILICON

STPS20SM80CR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

220 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS20120CB-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

1.02 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

POWER

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-252AA

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH8L06DRL

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

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

120 A

e3

SILICON

STTH60RQ06WL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

60 A

2.95 V

.065 us

80 uA

1

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

R-PSFM-T2

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-247

425 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS10150CFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

120 A

e3

SILICON

STTH5L06D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

1.05 V

.095 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

90 A

e3

SILICON

STTH40P03ST

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

40 A

1.15 V

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY POWER

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

1

TO-220AB

e3

SILICON

1N6642UD1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.3 A

.02 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-N2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

FERD60H100CGY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

.85 V

60 uA

2

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

1

290 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STTH6002CPI

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

.84 V

.027 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

330 A

e3

SILICON

1N5822UB1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

3 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

POWER

R-XDSO-N2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

80 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH60400SA1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

60 A

1.35 V

.075 us

20 uA

1

CHIP CARRIER

400 V

175 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

R-XBCC-N3

CATHODE

SOFT FACTOR IS 0.3

1

500 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH310-C2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.42 V

.075 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY, FREE WHEELING DIODE, SNUBBER DIODE

1

DO-201AD

55 A

SILICON

STTH15L06G-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

1.2 V

.085 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

1

130 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

BAT43AR1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.2 A

.45 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

.5 uA

1

LONG FORM

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.2 W

1

4 A

SILICON

STTH6102TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

.81 V

.03 us

250 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH SURGE CAPABILITY

1

400 A

SILICON

STTH8L06DIRG

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

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

120 A

e3

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

STPS5L40-C2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.44 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-201AD

150 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.