5 Diodes & Rectifiers 101

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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

MBR5H100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.6 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STTH4R06DEE-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

1.7 V

.05 us

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

SOFT FACTOR IS 2

1

60 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

STTH5L04DEE-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

1.25 V

.06 us

2.5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

Matte Tin (Sn)

S-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

1

60 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BYM300A120DN2HOSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

5

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

450 A

.55 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-XUFM-X5

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1000 W

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BYM600A170DN2HOSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

5

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

600 A

1 us

1

FLANGE MOUNT

150 Cel

POWER

R-XUFM-X5

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1400 W

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DZ800S17K3HOSA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

5

NO

RECTANGULAR

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

800 A

1

FLANGE MOUNT

1700 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-XUFM-X5

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

MBR440MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

800 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR460MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.74 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR5100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.98 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR5100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.98 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR540MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.58 V

SCHOTTKY

2000 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR540MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.58 V

SCHOTTKY

2000 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR560MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.78 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR560MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.78 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NRVB440MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

4 A

.65 V

SCHOTTKY

800 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

40 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB5100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

.98 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVTS8100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.73 V

SCHOTTKY

70 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

ABR1045DNPTR-G1

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

10 A

.47 V

300 uA

SMALL OUTLINE

45 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-F5

CATHODE

LOW NOISE

1

200 A

SILICON

MBR10100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR1045MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR1045MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR1240MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.68 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR1240MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.68 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR2045EMFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

.64 V

SCHOTTKY

400 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

400 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR30H100MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

300 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR830MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR830MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR860MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR860MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MBR8H100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NRVB10100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.95 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB1045MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.75 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB1240MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.68 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB830MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB830MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

200 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB860MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB860MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.8 V

SCHOTTKY

150 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVB8H100MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

LOW POWER LOSS

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVTS12120MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.83 V

SCHOTTKY

75 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVTS12120MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.83 V

SCHOTTKY

75 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NTS12120MFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.83 V

SCHOTTKY

75 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTS12120MFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.83 V

SCHOTTKY

75 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBRT25M60SLP-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

25 A

.6 V

150 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

60 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

220 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBRT25U50SLP-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

25 A

.52 V

500 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-N5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NRVTS12120EMFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.83 V

SCHOTTKY

55 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

NTS10100EMFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.72 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTS10100EMFST3G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.72 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTS12120EMFST1G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.83 V

SCHOTTKY

55 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

120 V

175 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F5

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

200 A

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.