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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

B240A-E3/5AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.55 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AC

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS70

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.41 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

FAST SWITCHING

1

.1 A

e3

SILICON

BAT42W-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.4 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

.2 W

1

4 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAV99-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.15 A

.715 V

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNSPECIFIED

.3 W

1

4.5 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

DPAD1-E3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

WIRE

5

NO

ROUND

METAL

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.05 A

1.5 V

.000001 uA

2

CYLINDRICAL

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-MBCY-W5

1

SUBSTRATE

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

TO-78

e3

SILICON

GP02-30-E3/54

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RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

3 V

2 us

5 uA

1

3000 V

LONG FORM

3000 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

15 A

e3

SILICON

LL101C-GS08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.03 A

.39 V

.001 us

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

TIN SILVER

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

1

DO-213AA

2 A

e2

30

260

SILICON

RGF1JHE3_A/I

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.3 V

.25 us

5 uA

1

600 V

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-214BA

30 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SSC54HE3_A/I

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.49 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AB

175 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

V30202C-M3/4W

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.88 V

SCHOTTKY

250 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

260 A

e3

SILICON

VS-20ETS08S-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

1.1 V

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

800 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

1

TO-263AB

300 A

e3

30

245

SILICON

VS-40EPS12PBF

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RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

40 A

1

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

1

475 A

e3

SILICON

VS-5EWH06FNTR-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

1.85 V

.025 us

5 uA

1

600 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HYPERFAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-252AA

600 V

70 A

260

SILICON

VS-70HFL100S05

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RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

70 A

1.85 V

.15 us

100 uA

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

1000 V

125 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

TIN OVER NICKEL

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-203AB

870 A

e3

SILICON

VS-MBR6045WTPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

45 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247AC

2900 A

e3

SILICON

VS-MBRA120TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.35 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

40 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

1N4006-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

150 Cel

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

30 A

e3

SILICON

1N5400-E3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.2 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-201AD

200 A

e3

SILICON

40EPS12PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

40 A

1 V

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

TO-247AC

475 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

50SQ100

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.52 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-204AR

1900 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

85HFL40S02

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

85 A

1.75 V

.2 us

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

125 Cel

FAST RECOVERY HIGH POWER

-40 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-203AB

1369 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

B360A-E3/5AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.62 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AC

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS21-HE3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.05 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

1

.5 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAT54C-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNSPECIFIED

.23 W

1

.6 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BYM10-50-E3/96

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

10 uA

1

50 V

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-213AB

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BYS459-1500

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

SINGLE

6.5 A

1.2 V

1

Rectifier Diodes

1500 V

150 Cel

1

130 A

BYS459-1500-E3/45

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

SINGLE

6.5 A

1.2 V

.35 us

1

Rectifier Diodes

1500 V

150 Cel

1

130 A

BYS459-1500S-E3/45

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

SINGLE

10 A

1.25 V

.22 us

1

Rectifier Diodes

1500 V

150 Cel

1

130 A

BYW29-200-E3/45

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1.3 V

.025 us

10 uA

1

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

100 A

e3

SILICON

HFA15TB60PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

1.6 V

.06 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

74 W

LOW NOISE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AC

150 A

e3

SILICON

RGP02-20E-E3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

WIRE

2

YES

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

1.8 V

.3 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

2000 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

SNUBBER DIODE

1

DO-204AL

20 A

e3

SILICON

RS1D-E3/61T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.3 V

.15 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-214AC

30 A

e3

40

260

SILICON

SB160-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

50 A

e3

SILICON

VS-15EWL06FN-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

.92 V

.12 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HYPER ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-252AA

180 A

260

SILICON

VS-MBR20100CT-1PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

2

IN-LINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSIP-T3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-262AA

850 A

e3

260

SILICON

VS-UFB280FA20

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

4

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

100 A

.95 V

.045 us

2000 uA

2

200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Other Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

R-PUFM-X4

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

372 W

1

1700 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N2128A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

SOLDER LUG

1

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

60 A

1.3 V

1

POST/STUD MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

200 Cel

HIGH POWER

-65 Cel

O-MUPM-D1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-203AB

1050 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1N4148W-V-GS18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.15 A

1 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

.5 A

e3

SILICON

1N5059TR

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ELLIPTICAL

GLASS

SINGLE

2 A

1.15 V

4 us

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

TIN SILVER

E-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

1

50 A

e2

30

260

SILICON

1N5418TR

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ELLIPTICAL

GLASS

SINGLE

3 A

1.5 V

.1 us

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

175 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

Tin/Silver (Sn96.5Ag3.5)

E-LALF-W2

ISOLATED

1

100 A

e2

30

260

SILICON

1N5820-E3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.475 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

20 V

FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-201AD

80 A

e3

SILICON

50WQ10FNPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5.5 A

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

330 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAS20

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.05 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.25 W

1

TO-236AB

e3

SILICON

ES3A-E3/57T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.9 V

.02 us

10 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AB

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

FES16JT-E3/45

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

16 A

1.5 V

.05 us

10 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AC

250 A

e3

SILICON

LS4448GS08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.15 A

1 V

.008 us

5 uA

1

75 V

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

TIN SILVER

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

100 V

2 A

e2

30

260

SILICON

MURS360-M3/9AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

1.28 V

.075 us

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AB

125 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MURS360HE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

1.28 V

.075 us

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AB

10.5 V

125 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

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.