Bridge Rectifiers
Bridge rectifiers are discrete semiconductors as they have a single semiconductor device i.e. a diode and are the opposite of an integrated circuit semiconductor which has various devices on a single piece of semiconductor. RS Components offer an extensive range of high-quality components from leading brands including ON Semiconductor, Vishay, IXYS and Semikron. You can find out more in our complete guide to bridge rectifiers.What do Bridge Rectifiers do?The diode bridge circuit was invented in 1895 and Leo Graetz designed a similar circuit, so they can also be known as a Graetz circuit or Graetz bridge. A bridge rectifier is built out of 4 or more diodes that are arranged in a specific configuration: the namesake bridge. This diode bridge can convert an input of alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a basic function for most electronic devices. It also provides the same output polarity for either input polarity. These devices work with a two-wire AC input, have two diode drops in their design and offer full-wave rectification.What are Bridge Rectifiers used for?Bridge Rectifiers are commonly used in power supplies that provide necessary DC voltage for the electronic components or devices and are found in various applications such as home appliances and white merchandise. Also, such devices are popular with electronic hobbyists who enjoy constructing circuits. Rectifiers are usually classified into single-phase and three-phase and then split again into uncontrolled, half controlled and full controlled rectifiers. They come in various package and mounting types including screw mount, surface mount and through-hole.What are the advantages of Bridge Rectifiers?A high peak inverse voltage (PIV) which is ideal for high voltage applications A high transformer utilisation factor Constructed with or without a transformer – does not need a centre tap transformer.What are the disadvantages of a Bridge Rectifier?Disadvantages of bridge rectifiers More expensive than other rectifiers as it requires four diodes Not ideal when a small voltage is required to be rectified Since bridge rectifiers are discrete devices, some of them need to be purchased along with other devices to achieve the desired functionality for which they are intended. For some engineering needs, the ability to purchase discrete semiconductors makes prototyping and production more affordable.
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1.5A 800V BRIDGE RECTIFIER CASE KBP
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3-PH BRIDGE RECT 1200V 12A FAST-ON 29SQ
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3-PH BRIDGE RECTIFIER 1200V 110A MODULE
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3-PH BRIDGE RECTIFIER 1600V 24A MODULE
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6A 1000V BRIDGE RECTIFIER CASE GBU
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BRIDGE RECTIFER 3A 100V D-46
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 1.5A 1000V 1-PHASE WOG
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 1.5A 400V 1-PHASE WOG
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 25A 600V 1-PHASE GBPC
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 3-PH 1.2KV 175A PWS-E-1
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 3-PH 1.6KV 58A PWS-B
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 3-PH 1600V 205A ISOPACK
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 35A 500V 1-PHASE GBPC
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 3A 800V 1.1VF MSBL
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 50A 200V FASTON 4
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 50A 600V FASTON 4
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 50A 600V FASTON 4
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 600V 4A 1-PHASE KBL
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 600V 8A CASE GBU
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 6A 100V 1-PHASE GBU
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 8A 1000V 1-PHASE GBU
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER 8A 600V KBU
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER DIODE 100V 2A
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER DIODE 125V 1.6A
IDR179,257.01Pack (1 Pack of 20)
