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    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 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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    Vishay
    Single Phase
    6A
    200V
    Through Hole
    GBU
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    175A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1V
    500µA
    22.3 x 3.56 x 18.8mm
    22.3mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    -
    4A
    1000V
    PCB Mount
    TBS
    13
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    DiodesZetex
    -
    8A
    1000V
    -
    GBU
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    15A
    200V
    Through Hole
    GBPC-W
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    300A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    28.8 x 28.8 x 7.87mm
    28.8mm
    onsemi
    Single Phase
    25A
    100V
    Through Hole
    GBPC-W
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    300A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    29 x 29 x 11.23mm
    29mm
    onsemi
    Single Phase
    12A
    600V
    Through Hole
    GBPC-W
    4
    -
    -
    -
    300A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    29 x 11.23 x 29mm
    29mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    25A
    400V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC-A
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    420A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    28.6 x 28.6 x 7.7mm
    28.6mm
    onsemi
    Single Phase
    12A
    100V
    Through Hole
    GBPC-W
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    300A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    29 x 29 x 11.23mm
    29mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    25A
    800V
    Through Hole
    TS-6PL
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Three Phase
    35A
    800V
    Through Hole
    D 63
    5
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    500A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.19V
    200µA
    28.5 x 28.5 x 10mm
    28.5mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    900mA
    125V
    Through Hole
    WOG
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    45A
    +125 °C
    -40 °C
    1V
    10µA
    9.86 x 8.84 x 5.6mm
    9.86mm
    Vishay
    -
    240A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    TO-244
    -
    -
    -
    Common Cathode, Dual
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    15A
    600V
    Through Hole
    TS-6PL
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    35A
    400V
    Through Hole
    GBPC-W
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    28.8 x 28.8 x 7.62mm
    28.8mm
    DiodesZetex
    -
    15A
    600V
    -
    GBJ
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    6A
    1000V
    Surface Mount
    HBS
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HY Electronic Corp
    Single Phase
    10A
    600V
    Through Hole
    GBJ
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1V
    500µA
    25.3 x 4.8 x 15.3mm
    25.3mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    1.6A
    400V
    Through Hole
    WOG
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    50A
    +125 °C
    -40 °C
    1V
    10µA
    9.86 x 8.84 x 5.6mm
    9.86mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    4A
    50V
    Through Hole
    KBL
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    200A
    +150 °C
    -50 °C
    1.1V
    1mA
    19.5 x 6.5 x 16.3mm
    19.5mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    35A
    400V
    Through Hole
    GBPC-W
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -50 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    29 x 29 x 11.23mm
    29mm
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