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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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    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    800mA
    800V
    Surface Mount
    MBS
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    35A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1V
    100µA
    4.9 x 4 x 2.7mm
    4.9mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    4A
    50V
    Through Hole
    GBU
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    150A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1V
    500µA
    22.3 x 3.56 x 18.8mm
    22.3mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Full Bridge
    3A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    YBS
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Infineon
    -
    50A
    1200V
    Clamp Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    1A
    200V
    Surface Mount
    DFS
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    30A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    8.51 x 6.5 x 3.3mm
    8.51mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    35A
    800V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    28.8 x 28.8 x 7.62mm
    28.8mm
    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
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Full Bridge
    3A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    YBS
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    25A
    800V
    Through Hole
    TS-6PL
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    1.9A
    600V
    Through Hole
    D 37
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    52A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    17.5 x 6.5 x 15mm
    17.5mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    1.5A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    DFS
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    50A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    8.51 x 6.5 x 3.3mm
    8.51mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    12A
    200V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    200A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    28.8 x 28.8 x 7.87mm
    28.8mm
    HY Electronic Corp
    Single Phase
    15A
    1000V
    Through Hole
    KBU
    4
    Silicon Junction
    Silicon Junction
    Single
    250A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    23.7 x 7 x 19.8mm
    23.7mm
    DiodesZetex
    -
    -
    1000V
    -
    TTL
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Full Bridge
    3A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    YBS
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Infineon
    -
    -
    1600V
    Surface Mount
    AG-ECONO2A-8111
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HY Electronic Corp
    Single Phase
    50A
    1000V
    Through Hole
    GBPC-W
    4
    Silicon Junction
    Silicon Junction
    Single
    450A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    28.8 x 28.8 x 8.5mm
    28.8mm
    DiodesZetex
    -
    8A
    600V
    -
    GBU
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    4A
    400V
    Through Hole
    GBU
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Infineon
    -
    50A
    1200V
    Clamp Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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