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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

STPS2L25UF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.375 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

25 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PDSO-F2

Not Qualified

1

75 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH60L06CW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

1.25 V

.09 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

1

TO-247

210 A

e3

SILICON

STTH1003SG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

1.1 V

.035 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT, LOW POWER LOSS

1

100 A

e3

SILICON

STTH30R04PI

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

1 V

.1 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

300 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH30AC06FP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

1.95 V

20 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AC

270 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS30150CW

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

150 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-247AC

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30SM120SFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

275 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

240 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH2003CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.3 V

.035 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

110 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPS10H100CG-1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW CURRENT LEAKAGE

1

TO-263AB

180 A

SILICON

BAT41AR2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.1 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

.1 uA

1

LONG FORM

100 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.1 W

1

.75 A

SILICON

FERD30H100SH

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.62 V

130 uA

1

IN-LINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSIP-T3

CATHODE

1

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH16L06CFPY

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

2.08 V

.055 us

8 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

120 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STPS16H100CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

8 A

.64 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

TO-263AB

200 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPS40SM80CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.56 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-263AB

200 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPS10170CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

170 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-263AB

75 A

e3

SILICON

STTH60200CSA1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

1.15 V

.06 us

30 uA

2

200 V

CHIP CARRIER

200 V

175 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

R-CBCC-N3

CATHODE

SOFT FACTOR IS 0.25

1

300 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS10H100CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-263AB

180 A

e3

245

SILICON

STPSC10H065DI

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

1.75 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AC

80 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

STPS1535F

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

35 V

150 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

220 A

e3

SILICON

1N5811U02B

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

6 A

.8 V

.035 us

1

CHIP CARRIER

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

175 Cel

POWER ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-XBCC-N2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

100 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH10LCD06D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

1.6 V

.05 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

100 A

e3

SILICON

STTH5R06G-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

1.8 V

.04 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

50 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STTH1R02RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

.8 V

.03 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-41

60 A

e3

SILICON

STTH1R04

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.15 V

.03 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-41

30 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS3045G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

80000 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

175 Cel

POWER

TIN LEAD

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

200 A

e0

SILICON

STPS30SM120ST

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

275 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

1

TO-220AB

240 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH2R02Q

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.8 V

.03 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-15

75 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH306RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.25 V

.03 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

55 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30SM60CR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.625 V

SCHOTTKY

65 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

1

300 A

SILICON

STPS2150

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.67 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-15

150 A

e3

SILICON

STPS240H100TV1Y

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

120 A

.825 V

SCHOTTKY

90 uA

2

100 V

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

175 Cel

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

1

1150 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STTH2R06RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

1.25 V

.05 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-41

40 A

e3

SILICON

1N5711-AR2

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

200 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.43 W

MATCHED BATCH AVAILABLE

1

DO-35

SILICON

FERD20M60SR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.56 V

230 uA

1

IN-LINE

60 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSIP-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

275 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS3L60

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.61 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

POWER

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

AVALANCHE CAPABILITY

1

DO-201AD

100 A

e3

SILICON

1N5822U01B

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

3 A

.4 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

POWER

R-XDSO-N2

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

80 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS4045CW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

40000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247AD

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30170CT

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

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPSC6H065B-TR1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.9 V

SCHOTTKY

400 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

1200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

30 A

SILICON CARBIDE

TMBYV10-20AFILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

300 uA

1

LONG FORM

20 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

50 A

SILICON

STPS2045CGY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

AVALANCHE RATED, FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

180 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STTH30M06SPF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

3.8 V

.05 us

60 uA

1

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY POWER

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

LOW POWER LOSS, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

170 A

SILICON

STPS40H100CW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.85 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-247AD

300 A

e3

SILICON

FERD30H60CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.585 V

170 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Tin (Sn)

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

1

250 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

BAT46SW

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.15 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.23 W

e3

SILICON

STPS2545CGY-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

12.5 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

125 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

1

TO-263AB

200 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STTH10R04B

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

STPS20SM80CT

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

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

220 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.