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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

STPS20LCD80CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.16 V

SCHOTTKY

15 uA

2

80 V

SMALL OUTLINE

80 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

1

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS360B-1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

1

IN-LINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

R-PSIP-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

50 A

SILICON

STPS40SM60CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.625 V

SCHOTTKY

90 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

1

TO-263AB

400 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STTH4L06RL

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-201AD

80 A

e3

SILICON

STPS2L60RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

POWER

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-41

75 A

e3

SILICON

STTH803G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.3 V

.035 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

100 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30SM120STN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

275 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

1

TO-220AB

240 A

SILICON

STPS40M80CT

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.51 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

200 A

e3

SILICON

BAT46RL

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.15 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

100 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.15 W

1

DO-35

.75 A

e3

SILICON

STTH120L06TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

60 A

1.55 V

.105 us

500 uA

2

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

500 A

SILICON

STTH6006TV1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

1.4 V

.07 us

800 uA

2

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

NICKEL

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

210 A

SILICON

STPS20M60SG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

.565 V

SCHOTTKY

125 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

POWER

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

1

600 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPSC15H12G2-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

1.5 V

SCHOTTKY

90 uA

1

1200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

1200 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

1

105 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STTH1203D

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.035 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

300 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

TIN

R-PSFM-T2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

100 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30170CFP

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

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

220 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BYW51-150

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

1.15 V

.035 us

AVALANCHE

15 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

100 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30150CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 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

220 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

STPS41H100CT-H

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

POWER

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

220 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STTH8L06G

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.05 V

.105 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

120 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

STPS3045CP

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

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-218AC

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS80L15CY

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

40 A

.53 V

SCHOTTKY

2

IN-LINE

Rectifier Diodes

15 V

POWER

TIN LEAD

R-PSIP-T3

Not Qualified

1

400 A

e0

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STPS20M60ST

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

.565 V

SCHOTTKY

125 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

1

TO-220AB

600 A

e3

SILICON

STPS3035CP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.84 V

AVALANCHE

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

35 V

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

220 A

e3

SILICON

STTH108

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.25 V

.075 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

175 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, SNUBBER DIODE

1

DO-41

25 A

e3

SILICON

STPS1535D

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

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

220 A

e3

SILICON

BAT47AZ1

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.35 A

1 V

.01 us

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

1

LONG FORM

20 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.33 W

1

7.5 A

SILICON

STPS40A45CHY1

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

STPS30L45CFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.5 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

220 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30L45CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.5 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

STPS41H100CTY

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

220 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

FERD20U60DJFD-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

8

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

.51 V

800 uA

1

60 V

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-F8

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

180 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

STPS5L25B-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.35 V

SCHOTTKY

175000 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

25 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

AVALANCHE RATED

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS30SM60CG-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.625 V

SCHOTTKY

65 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

EFFICIENCY

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

1

TO-263AB

300 A

SILICON

STPS1045SF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.62 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

45 V

SMALL OUTLINE

45 V

175 Cel

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-277A

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STPS15L25G

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

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

250 A

e3

SILICON

STPS20L40CF

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.73 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

TIN LEAD

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

180 A

e0

SILICON

1N1195A

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

5000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

300 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

STTH106

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.25 V

.045 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-41

25 A

e3

SILICON

SPV1540N

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

8

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

16 A

.14 V

10 uA

1

40 V

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

R-PDSO-N8

CATHODE

BULK: 3000

1

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-5

STPS10L45CG

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

.59 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

TO-263AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

STTH30L06P

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

Not Qualified

1

160 A

e3

SILICON

STPS10L45CT

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

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREEWHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

STPS20120CFP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.58 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

120 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

TO-220AB

150 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAT54-09P6FILM

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.3 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

30 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F6

1

Not Qualified

e3

SILICON

1N1198AR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

5000 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

ANODE

Not Qualified

25 W

LEAKAGE CURRENT IS NOT AT 25 DEG C

1

450 A

SILICON

STTH1204FP

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.035 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

400 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

100 A

e3

SILICON

STTH3006TPI

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

30 A

2.6 V

.045 us

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

HYPER FAST RECOVERY

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

180 A

e3

SILICON

STPS30120CTN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

1.02 V

SCHOTTKY

15 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

120 V

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

AVALANCHE RATED,LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

180 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.