TBS22J-TP vs TBS20J-TP

Part Number	TBS22J-TP	TBS20J-TP
Category	Diodes - Bridge Rectifiers	Diodes - Bridge Rectifiers
Manufacturer	Micro Commercial Co	Micro Commercial Co
Description	BRIDGE RECT 1P 600V 2.2A 4TBS	BRIDGE RECT 1PHASE 600V 2A 4TBS
Package	Cut Tape (CT)	Tape & Reel (TR)
Series	-	-
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Package / Case	4-SMD, Flat Leads	4-SMD, Flat Leads
Supplier Device Package	4-TBS	4-TBS
Technology	Standard	Standard
Diode Type	Single Phase	Single Phase
Voltage - Peak Reverse (Max)	600 V	600 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	2.2 A	2 A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	1.1 V @ 2 A	1.1 V @ 2 A
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	5 µA @ 600 V	5 µA @ 600 V

1. What are the advantages of bridge rectifier compared to single diode rectifier?

Bridge rectifier is more efficient than single diode (half wave) rectifier because it can use two and a half cycles of AC power, not just one and a half cycles, thereby improving the output power efficiency and stability.
2. What are the common applications of bridge rectifiers?

Bridge rectifiers are widely used in power supplies, chargers, household appliances, power tools, lighting systems, and various electronic devices to provide stable DC power.
3. 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.
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.