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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

BAT46CWFILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.15 A

.25 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

1 A

e3

SILICON

STPS15L25G-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

.35 V

SCHOTTKY

640000 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

25 V

125 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

250 A

e3

SILICON

STTH30AC06CPF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

2 V

.07 us

10 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSFM-T3

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

280 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS5L40

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

STPSC16C065D-L

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

16 A

1.75 V

SCHOTTKY

140 uA

1

650 V

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

1

TO-220AC

125 A

SILICON CARBIDE

BAT48AZ1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.35 A

.9 V

.01 us

SCHOTTKY

25 uA

1

LONG FORM

40 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.33 W

1

7.5 A

SILICON

STPS20L60CGY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.74 V

SCHOTTKY

350 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

POWER

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

1

TO-263AB

220 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STTH208

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

1.25 V

.075 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY, SNUBBER DIODE, FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-15

45 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30L40CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.5 V

SCHOTTKY

75000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS41H100CR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.67 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

220 A

e3

SILICON

1N6642U02D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.3 A

.8 V

.02 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-N2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

2 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS20150CFP

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

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

180 A

e3

SILICON

STPS2030CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.42 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

180 A

e3

SILICON

STPSC12065G-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

1.45 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

650 V

SMALL OUTLINE

650 V

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

SNUBBER DIODE

1

40 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STTH6112TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

1.8 V

.115 us

150 uA

2

1200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PUFM-X4

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, SNUBBER DIODE

1

250 A

e3

SILICON

STPS1545CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

15000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

FAST RECOVERY POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

STPS20LCD80CFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.16 V

SCHOTTKY

15 uA

2

80 V

FLANGE MOUNT

80 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

150 A

SILICON

STTH40200CHY1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

PIN/PEG

3

NO

SQUARE

CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

1.15 V

.06 us

30 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

200 V

175 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

S-CSFM-P3

1

TO-254AA

300 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

ESCC 5103/033

FERD2045SB-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.55 V

600 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

45 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

180 A

e3

260

SILICON

STTH4L06QRL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

1.05 V

.075 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-15

80 A

e3

SILICON

STPS40L45CGY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.69 V

SCHOTTKY

600 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

45 V

POWER

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

230 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SPV1002D40

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

16 A

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-263AB

250 A

SILICON

STPSC12H065D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

1.75 V

SCHOTTKY

120 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

650 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

1

TO-220AC

90 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STTH602CSF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

3 A

1.17 V

.031 us

4 uA

2

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PDSO-F3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-277A

55 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N1184R

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

40 A

1.5 V

500 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

100 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

STPS16150CR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

8 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

150 A

e3

SILICON

STPS10L45CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.46 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

BAT41SWFILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.45 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STTHR5R06G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.04 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

50 A

SILICON

STPS4045CP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

40000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-218AC

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS10L45CF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.59 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

TIN LEAD

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

150 A

e0

SILICON

STPS41L45CR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.47 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30L60CFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.56 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

TO-220AB

230 A

e3

SILICON

BYV255-50

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

100 A

1.25 V

.08 us

100 uA

2

50 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-D4

CATHODE

Not Qualified

200 W

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

1600 A

SILICON

STTH20W02CW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.4 V

.025 us

5 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSFM-T3

1

TO-247

80 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPSC20H065CW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.75 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

650 V

POWER

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

1

TO-247AD

80 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

FERD30M45D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.42 V

1200 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

1

TO-220AC

250 A

SILICON

STTH8R03G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.3 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

HYPER FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

80 A

e3

SILICON

BAS70-08S

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

.07 A

.41 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

3

70 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G6

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

STPSC10065DLF-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

NO LEAD

4

YES

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

1.45 V

SCHOTTKY

130 uA

1

650 V

SMALL OUTLINE

650 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

S-PSSO-N4

CATHODE

1

39 A

SILICON CARBIDE

STPS1545CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

15000 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

FAST RECOVERY POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

150 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPS20100A2FYT

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

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY

STPS40A45CHYT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

PIN/PEG

3

NO

SQUARE

METAL

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.82 V

SCHOTTKY

25 uA

2

45 V

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

S-MSFM-P3

1

TO-254AA

200 A

SILICON

ESA/SCC 5106/023

BAT48RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.35 A

.25 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

-40 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

1

DO-35

7.5 A

SILICON

STPS640CB-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

3 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

10000 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS2035CF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

35 V

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

180 A

e3

SILICON

BYV255-200

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

100 A

1.25 V

.08 us

100 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-D4

CATHODE

Not Qualified

200 W

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

1600 A

SILICON

1N1197A

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

5000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

500 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

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.