PBPC604 vs PBPC1006

Part Number	PBPC604	PBPC1006
Category	Diodes - Bridge Rectifiers	Diodes - Bridge Rectifiers
Manufacturer	Diodes Incorporated	Diodes Incorporated
Description	BRIDGE RECT 1P 400V 4A PBPC-6	BRIDGE RECT 1P 800V 8A PBPC-8
Package	Bulk	Bulk
Series	-	-
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 125°C (TJ)	-65°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole
Package / Case	4-Square, PBPC-6	4-Square, PBPC-8
Supplier Device Package	PBPC-6	PBPC-8
Technology	Standard	Standard
Diode Type	Single Phase	Single Phase
Voltage - Peak Reverse (Max)	400 V	800 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	4 A	8 A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	1.1 V @ 3 A	1.1 V @ 5 A
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	10 µA @ 400 V	10 µA @ 800 V

1. What is a bridge rectifier?

A bridge rectifier is a circuit composed of four diodes used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). It is a common type of rectifier circuit widely used in devices such as power supplies and chargers.
2. What is the peak reverse voltage (PIV) of a bridge rectifier?

Peak reverse voltage (PIV) is the maximum voltage that a bridge rectifier can withstand when reverse biased. When selecting a bridge rectifier, the PIV should be at least twice the peak voltage of the input AC power to prevent diode breakdown under reverse voltage.
3. How to improve the efficiency of bridge rectifier?

The use of Schottky diodes in bridge rectifiers can reduce forward voltage drop and improve efficiency. In addition, increasing the filtering capacitor and optimizing the heat dissipation design can also improve the performance and efficiency of the rectifier.
4. Can bridge rectifiers be used for high-frequency applications?

Traditional silicon bridge rectifiers have low efficiency in high-frequency applications and are prone to significant power losses. However, bridge rectifiers using Schottky diodes or fast recovery diodes can significantly improve high-frequency rectification performance.