AU02A vs EG01
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| Category | Diodes - Rectifiers - Single | Diodes - Rectifiers - Single |
| Manufacturer | Sanken | Sanken |
| Description | DIODE GEN PURP 600V 800MA AXIAL | DIODE GEN PURP 400V 700MA AXIAL |
| Package | Bulk | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Series | - | - |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | Through Hole |
| Package / Case | Axial | Axial |
| Supplier Device Package | - | - |
| Diode Type | Standard | Standard |
| Current - Average Rectified (Io) | 800mA | 700mA |
| Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If | 1.3 V @ 800 mA | 2 V @ 700 mA |
| Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr | 10 µA @ 600 V | 50 µA @ 400 V |
| Capacitance @ Vr, F | - | - |
| Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max) | 600 V | 400 V |
| Speed | Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io) | Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io) |
| Reverse Recovery Time (trr) | 400 ns | 100 ns |
| Operating Temperature - Junction | -40°C ~ 150°C | -40°C ~ 150°C |
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1. What is the working principle of a single rectifier diode?
A rectifier diode conducts current when forward biased, converting the positive half wave of alternating current into direct current. When reverse biased, the diode blocks the current, thereby preventing the negative half wave from passing through and achieving rectification effect.
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2. What is forward voltage drop?
Forward voltage drop refers to the voltage drop generated when the current passes through a diode when it is conducting. The forward voltage drop of silicon rectifier diodes is usually around 0.7V, while the forward voltage drop of Schottky diodes is usually lower, between 0.2V and 0.3V.
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3. What is the reverse recovery time of a rectifier diode?
Reverse recovery time refers to the time required for a diode to transition from a forward conducting state to a reverse blocking state. A shorter reverse recovery time is particularly important in high-frequency applications to reduce power loss.
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4. How to improve the efficiency of rectifier diodes?
The use of Schottky diodes or fast recovery diodes can reduce forward voltage drop and reverse recovery time, thereby improving the efficiency of rectifier circuits, especially in high-frequency applications.
