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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

BAS40-04-TP-HF

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

1

.6 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAS40-05-TP-HF

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

1

.6 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAT54A-TP-HF

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

1

.6 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAT54C-TP-HF

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

1

.6 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAV99-TP-HF

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

70 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

1

4 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

SCS220AE2C

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.55 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

2

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

650 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

160 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-247

30 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

SCS220KE2C

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.6 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

280 W

1

TO-247

33 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

SCS240AE2C

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

1.55 V

SCHOTTKY

400 uA

2

600 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

650 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

270 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-247

53 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

SCS240KE2C

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

1.6 V

SCHOTTKY

400 uA

2

1200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

1200 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

420 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-247

59 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

CMPSH1-4TRPBFREE

Central Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.39 V

.012 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

.35 W

1

12 A

e3

SILICON

IDW15E65D2

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

2.2 V

.047 us

40 uA

1

650 V

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-40 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

85.7 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-247

100 A

e3

SILICON

PDS540-13D

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

250 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW POWER LOSS, FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

STPS20200CTN

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.86 V

SCHOTTKY

15 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

200 V

FAST RECOVERY POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-220AB

180 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

SBR8U300P5-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

.03 us

50 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

1

280 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTSJ40100CTG

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

1000 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

250 A

e3

SILICON

MBRB41H100CT-1H

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.9 V

10 uA

2

IN-LINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

R-PSIP-T3

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-262AA

350 A

SILICON

MBR20100CTC0

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

MBR20200CTC0

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.23 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

VS-30CPH03-N3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

1.25 V

.04 us

40 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

300 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-247AC

140 A

e3

SILICON

MBR30100CT_T0_00001

Panjit International

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

TO-220AB

275 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

SCS230KE2C

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

1.6 V

SCHOTTKY

300 uA

2

1200 V

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSFM-T3

360 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-247

46 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

DD400S33KL2CNOSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

400 A

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

3300 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-XUFM-X3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DD200S33K2CNOSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

200 A

3.5 V

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

3300 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-XUFM-X3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BYM300B170DN2HOSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

300 A

2

FLANGE MOUNT

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-XUFM-X3

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAW156E6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1.5 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

80 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

BAS16WE6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

80 V

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.25 W

1

e3

40

260

SILICON

BAW56WE6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.004 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

80 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

40

260

SILICON

IDW100E60FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

100 A

.12 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

600 V

175 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

Not Qualified

1

TO-247

400 A

e3

SILICON

IDY10S120XKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5 A

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

29 A

SILICON CARBIDE

IDY15S120XKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 A

SCHOTTKY

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

39 A

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW15S120FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15 A

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

305 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

NOT APPLICABLE

CATHODE

150 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

389 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW20S120FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

240 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

R-PSFM-T3

NOT APPLICABLE

CATHODE

115 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

266 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW30S120FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

1.8 V

SCHOTTKY

305 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

1200 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

150 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

389 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW10G65C5FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

1.7 V

SCHOTTKY

220 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

150 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

1106 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW12G65C5FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

1.7 V

SCHOTTKY

190 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

650 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

76 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

505 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW16G65C5FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

16 A

1.7 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

94 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

637 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW20G65C5FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

40 A

1.7 V

SCHOTTKY

220 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

650 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

183 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

1432 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW40G65C5FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

40 A

1.7 V

SCHOTTKY

220 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

183 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-247

1432 A

e3

SILICON CARBIDE

IDW40E65D1FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

80 A

1.7 V

.129 us

40 uA

1

FLANGE MOUNT

650 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-40 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

CATHODE

179 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-247

320 A

e3

SILICON

IDW15E65D2FKSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

2.2 V

.047 us

40 uA

1

650 V

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

650 V

175 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-40 Cel

TIN

R-PSFM-T3

85.7 W

PD-CASE

1

TO-247

100 A

e3

SILICON

BAS16WE6433HTMA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

.006 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

75 V

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.25 W

1

e3

40

260

SILICON

BAS21E6433HTMA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.25 A

.05 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

150 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAW78DE6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

400 V

150 Cel

R-PSSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1 W

1

SILICON

BAW79DE6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

1 A

1 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

150 Cel

R-PSSO-F3

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1 W

SILICON

BAT240AE6327HTSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.4 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

250 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

SILICON

VS-MURB2020CT-1HM3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

1.15 V

.021 us

15 uA

2

IN-LINE

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

R-PSIP-T3

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-262AA

100 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAS40-00-G3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.38 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

1

.6 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SDM0230CSP-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

SCHOTTKY

1

CHIP CARRIER

30 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PBCC-N3

1

CATHODE

1

e3

30

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.