This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Bridge Rectifiers category on DigiKey.com
Diode bridge rectifiers are an arrangement of diodes in a bridge circuit configuration for conversion of an alternating current (AC) input to a direct current (DC) output. These components can be chassis, DIN rail, surface or through-hole mounted, and are selected by single phase or three phase diode type, forward voltage rating, average rectified current, and technology.
SelectionCharacteristics
Diode Type: Describes internal device configuration in terms of the AC service type that a device is designed to rectify.
Technology: Describes the construction methodology and electronic behavior of the diodes used within the device.
Voltage - Peak Reverse (Max): The maximum voltage that should be allowed to appear across a device during normal operation.
Current - Average Rectified (Io): Indicates the maximum, time-averaged current-carrying capacity of a device as indicated by the manufacturer. Allowable values in practice are affected by thermal considerations.
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @If: Characterizes the voltage drop across a forward-biased diode, measured at the test current indicated.
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: Characterizes current flow through a diode-based device resulting from application of a reverse-bias voltage of the indicated magnitude, under manufacturer-defined test conditions. Observed values vary with temperature.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Package / Case: Indicates the type of protective case used on an electronic component to allow easy handling, installation, and protection. This selection was determined to be the closest industry standard applicable to the supplier device packaging. Typically it is best to check the actual dimensions from the datasheet rather than depend on this terminology when designing your circuit.
Supplier Device Package: This is what the manufacturer calls the package of this device. They are manufacturer specific. It is typically best to use the actual dimensions from the datasheets rather than to go by this terminology when designing your circuit.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | ABS210-13 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | ABS210-13DITR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Diodes Incorporated |
| DESCRIPTION | Bridge Rectifier Single Phase Standard 1 kV Surface Mount 4-SOPA |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | CD-HD2004 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | CD-HD2004TR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Bourns Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Bridge Rectifier Single Phase Schottky 40 V Surface Mount |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | W10G-E4/51 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | W10G-E4/51GI-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division |
| DESCRIPTION | Bridge Rectifier Single Phase Standard 1 kV Through Hole WOG |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | GBPC5006-G |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 641-1381-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Comchip Technology |
| DESCRIPTION | Bridge Rectifier Single Phase Standard 600 V QC Terminal GBPC |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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