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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

MB145

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

UNSPECIFIED

NO LEAD

1

YES

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

1 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

50 uA

1

45 V

UNCASED CHIP

47.5 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

S-XXUC-N1

1

40 A

SILICON

SBR30200CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

NO

15 A

.88 V

.03 us

Rectifier Diodes

200 V

175 Cel

MATTE TIN

250 A

e3

30

260

SBR1A40SA-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.45 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

1

15 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBD5004S-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.3 A

.9 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

3 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS521LP-7B

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.4 A

1.1 V

.05 us

1

CHIP CARRIER

Rectifier Diodes

325 V

-65 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

R-PBCC-N2

1

Not Qualified

.4 W

1

8 A

e4

30

260

SILICON

DFLF1800-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

1.35 V

.5 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

800 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

25 A

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

260

SILICON

BAS16-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.715 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

75 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR3045CTB-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.66 V

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-263AB

180 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR3045CTBQ-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.66 V

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-263AB

180 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

B250Q-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

500 uA

1

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW POWER LOSS

1

50 V

50 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

DSR6U600P5-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

6 A

.045 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

600 V

175 Cel

SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

1

55 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAV23C-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.4 A

1.25 V

.05 us

.1 uA

2

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

250 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

250 V

1.7 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR12U45LH-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

12 A

.45 V

1

FLATPACK

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

S-PDFP-F2

1

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

300 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

PD3R1600-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.98 V

.53 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

CATHODE

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

20 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAV99BRLP-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

NO LEAD

6

YES

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.3 A

.715 V

.004 us

50 uA

4

75 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Signal Diodes

75 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)

S-PDSO-N6

1

ANODE AND CATHODE

.5 W

e4

30

260

SILICON

S3MBQ-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

1.15 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

1000 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

100 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBR1U30SV-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.43 V

BLANK

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F6

1

1

2.5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N4448HLP-7B

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.125 A

.72 V

.004 us

1

CHIP CARRIER

Rectifier Diodes

80 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

R-PBCC-N2

1

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

2 A

e4

260

SILICON

SBR40150CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.9 V

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

280 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR4060CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.7 V

500 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

280 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBD5004A-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.3 A

.9 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBD5004C-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.3 A

.9 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

5 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR30300CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

1.03 V

.035 us

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR3045CTB-13-G

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.7 V

300 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

150 Cel

FAST SOFT RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-263AB

180 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBR30A40CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.5 V

500 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

250 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS20DWQ-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

1 V

.05 us

15 uA

2

200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

200 V

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAV3004WQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.225 A

.87 V

.05 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

350 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.4 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

4 A

e3

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAW156Q-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.16 A

.9 V

3 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

85 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

4 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAW156Q-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.16 A

.9 V

3 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

85 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

4 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBR20150CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.88 V

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR30150CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.92 V

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

200 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR30A150CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.88 V

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

150 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

250 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR40100CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

20 A

.82 V

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

280 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAT54AQ-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MMBD2004SQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

1 V

.05 us

.1 uA

2

240 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

300 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

300 V

1 A

e3

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IATF16949

MMBD2004SWQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

300 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MMBD3004CQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

.87 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

350 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

4 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MMBD3004SQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.225 A

.87 V

.05 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

350 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

4 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBR8U60P5-13D

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

.53 V

BLANK

600 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

1

280 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

PDS1045-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.51 V

SCHOTTKY

600 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

275 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBR30A100CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.8 V

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

250 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SBR30A120CTFP-JT

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

THROUGH-HOLE

3

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.95 V

100 uA

2

FLANGE MOUNT

Rectifier Diodes

120 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSFM-T3

ISOLATED

1

TO-220AB

250 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS116UDJ-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

.215 A

.95 V

3 us

.5 uA

2

75 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

85 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F6

1

.25 W

1

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAV5004LP-7B

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.3 A

1.29 V

.05 us

100 uA

1

240 V

CHIP CARRIER

Rectifier Diodes

400 V

150 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

R-PBCC-N2

1

.35 W

1

400 V

3 A

e4

30

260

SILICON

SD103BW-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.35 A

.01 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.4 W

1

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

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

DSRHD02-13

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

4

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.95 V

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Bridge Rectifier Diodes

200 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F4

1

1

30 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.