SS3P4LHM3_A/H vs SS5P5HM3_A/H
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| Category | Diodes - Rectifiers - Single | Diodes - Rectifiers - Single |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Semiconductor - Diodes Division | Vishay Semiconductor - Diodes Division |
| Description | DIODE SCHOTTKY 40V 3A TO277A | DIODE SCHOTTKY 50V 5A TO277A |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) | Tape & Box (TB) |
| Series | Automotive, AEC-Q101 | Automotive, AEC-Q101 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | TO-277, 3-PowerDFN | TO-277, 3-PowerDFN |
| Supplier Device Package | TO-277A (SMPC) | TO-277A (SMPC) |
| Diode Type | Schottky | Schottky |
| Current - Average Rectified (Io) | 3A | 5A |
| Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If | 470 mV @ 3 A | 690 mV @ 5 A |
| Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr | 250 µA @ 40 V | 150 µA @ 50 V |
| Capacitance @ Vr, F | - | 200pF @ 4V, 1MHz |
| Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max) | 40 V | 50 V |
| Speed | Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io) | Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io) |
| Reverse Recovery Time (trr) | - | - |
| Operating Temperature - Junction | -55°C ~ 150°C | -55°C ~ 150°C |
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1. What are the common applications of a single rectifier diode?
They are commonly used in power circuits, chargers, AC to DC converters, motor drives, circuit protection, and other electronic devices to convert AC power to DC power or protect circuits from reverse current.
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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 maximum reverse voltage (PIV) of a rectifier diode?
The Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) is the maximum reverse voltage that a diode can withstand. When selecting a diode, the PIV must be higher than the maximum reverse voltage in the circuit, usually twice or more the input voltage.
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4. Can a single rectifier diode be used for high-frequency applications?
Traditional silicon rectifier diodes are not suitable for high-frequency applications because their reverse recovery time is relatively long. For high-frequency applications, fast recovery diodes or Schottky diodes are typically used to reduce switching losses and improve efficiency.

