What is a Zener Diode?What is a Zener Diode? Zener diodes are a special kind of diode which permits current to flow in the forward direction. What makes them different from other diodes is that Zener diodes will also allow current to flow in the reverse directi...
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What is a Bridge Rectifier?What is a Bridge Rectifier?  A bridge rectifier is an arrangement of four or more diodes in a bridge circuit configuration which provides the same output polarity for either input polarity. It is used for converting an alternating cu...
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What is a Switching Diode?What is a Switching Diode? Switching diodes are a single p-n diode in a discrete package. A switching diode provides the same functionality as a switch. It has high resistance below the specified applied voltage similar to an open switch, ...
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Solder & Assembly InstructionsAt the maximum lead wire temperature of 260°C, the soldering time must not exceed 10s. This assumes that the solder joint is spaced not less than 5mm from the case. If the joint is spaced less than 5mm, the soldering time must be reduce...
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Typical Applications for Different Diode, Bridge, TransistorStandard Recovery Rectifiers 50/60 Hz Rectification--> Polarity protection Fast Recovery Rectifiers--> Rectification of medium frequencies Ultrafast Recovery Rectifiers 50ns < trr < 100ns--> Rectification of high frequenc...
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Topdiode Products Applications Topdiode’s products (diode, bridge, transistors) are widely used on power management, Consumer Electronics, Computing, Portable Device, Industrial（Energy Meter）, Lighting, Telecommunication….. Below some examples for refere...
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