V12P6-M3/87A vs V12P8-M3/86A
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| Category | Diodes - Rectifiers - Single | Diodes - Rectifiers - Single |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Semiconductor - Diodes Division | Vishay Semiconductor - Diodes Division |
| Description | DIODE SCHOTTKY 60V 4.6A TO277A | DIODE SCHOTTKY 80V 4.3A TO277A |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Series | eSMP®, TMBS® | eSMP®, TMBS® |
| 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) | 4.6A | 4.3A |
| Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If | 610 mV @ 12 A | 660 mV @ 12 A |
| Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr | 2.9 mA @ 60 V | 1 mA @ 80 V |
| Capacitance @ Vr, F | - | - |
| Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max) | 60 V | 80 V |
| Speed | Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io) | Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io) |
| Reverse Recovery Time (trr) | - | - |
| 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 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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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. 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.
