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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

SD103AWS-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.35 A

.37 V

.01 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

.2 W

1

2 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

VS-12CWQ06FN-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

320 A

e3

SILICON

VS-10BQ100TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.62 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

38 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

1N5404G

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

2 us

1

LONG FORM

400 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

DO-201AD

125 A

SILICON

VS-30BQ060TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.52 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

1200 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

1N4148WS-HG3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.15 A

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNSPECIFIED

.2 W

1

.35 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

VS-12CWQ06FNPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

320 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

MBR20100CT-M3/4W

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

SILICON

MBR1535CT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

.84 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

35 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-65 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e0

SILICON

1N4007GP

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

SINGLE

1 A

1.2 V

1

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

175 Cel

1

30 A

LS4148-GS18

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

VS-10MQ040NTRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

.49 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

120 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

VS-MBRS360TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.61 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

790 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

S2M

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

1.15 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-C2

Not Qualified

1

50 A

e0

SILICON

VS-12CWQ06FNTRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

320 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

MBRS130LTRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.3 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-214AA

40 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

1N5821

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

LOW POWER LOSS, FREE WHEELING

1

DO-201AD

80 A

e0

SILICON

1N4007E-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1

LONG FORM

1000 V

150 Cel

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

e3

40

260

SILICON

US1J-E3/5AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.7 V

.075 us

10 uA

1

600 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

600 V

30 A

e3

40

260

SILICON

BYM10-1000-E3/96

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1 A

1.2 V

10 uA

1

1000 V

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

1000 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

LL4448-GS08

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 (Sn/Ag)

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

100 V

2 A

e2

30

260

SILICON

S1AHE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1.8 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

S1D

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-C2

Not Qualified

1

40 A

e0

SILICON

VS-30BQ100PBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.62 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

800 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAV103-GS18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

.25 A

1 V

.05 us

15 uA

1

200 V

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

250 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE

Tin/Silver (Sn97.5Ag2.5)

O-LELF-R2

1

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

250 V

1 A

e2

30

260

SILICON

RGF1A-E3/67A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.3 V

.15 us

5 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

50 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-214BA

50 V

30 A

e3

30

250

SILICON

AEC-Q101

RS1JHE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.3 V

.25 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MBR10100CT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

5 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

120 A

S3M-E3/57T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.15 V

2.5 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

DO-214AB

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N4003-E3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.1 V

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

-50 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-204AL

30 A

e3

SILICON

SS26HE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

400 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AA

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

US1JHE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.7 V

.075 us

10 uA

1

600 V

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

600 V

30 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

VS-12CWQ06FNTRL-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

320 A

e3

SILICON

ES2B-E3/52T

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.9 V

.03 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

DO-214AA

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

VS-30BQ100HM3/9AT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

100 V

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AB

800 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAT54WS

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

.6 A

e3

SILICON

VS-12CWQ06FNTRR-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

320 A

e3

SILICON

MURS120-E3/5BT

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.71 V

.035 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AA

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

VS-12CWQ06FNTRLHM3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

.79 V

SCHOTTKY

3000 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

105 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MUR420

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

SINGLE

4 A

.71 V

1

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

1

150 A

VS-12CWQ06FNTRHM3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

.79 V

SCHOTTKY

3000 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

105 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

VS-12CWQ06FNTRRHM3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 A

.79 V

SCHOTTKY

3000 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

105 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

V15P45-M3/86A

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4.8 A

.51 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-277A

210 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MURS160HE3_A/H

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

1.25 V

.075 us

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AA

35 A

e3

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAS40-02V-V-G-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.12 A

.38 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

Not Qualified

.15 W

1

.6 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

RGP02-20E-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

1.8 V

.3 us

1

LONG FORM

Rectifier Diodes

2000 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

DO-204AL

20 A

e3

SILICON

VS-10BQ040TRPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.49 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

45 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

VS-10MQ100NPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1.5 A

.63 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

DO-214AC

120 A

e3

10

260

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.