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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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    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    3A
    800V
    Surface Mount
    MSBL
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    110A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    6.7 x 7.4 x 1.42mm
    6.7mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    35A
    50V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -50 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    29 x 29 x 11.23mm
    29mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Full Bridge
    2.2A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    YBS
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    onsemi
    Single Phase
    1A
    1000V
    Surface Mount
    MicroDIP
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    30A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    5.15 x 4.55 x 1.45mm
    4.55mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    2A
    600V
    Through Hole
    WOG
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    60A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    9.86 x 8.84 x 5.6mm
    9.86mm
    Fagor Electronica
    Single Phase
    35A
    1000V
    Through Hole
    Power
    4
    Silicon Junction
    Silicon Junction
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    29 x 29 x 7.87mm
    29mm
    Vishay
    -
    240A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    TO-244
    -
    -
    -
    Common Cathode, Dual
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Infineon
    -
    -
    1600V
    Surface Mount
    AG-ECONO2A-8111
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    STMicroelectronics
    -
    15A
    800V
    Surface Mount
    DPAK HV 2L
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    DiodesZetex
    -
    -
    600V
    -
    TTL
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    DiodesZetex
    -
    -
    800V
    -
    KBJ
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    DiodesZetex
    -
    -
    1000V
    -
    TTL
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    35A
    600V
    Screw Mount
    D 34
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    500A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.14V
    10µA
    28.5 x 28.5 x 9.8mm
    28.5mm
    Vishay
    Three Phase
    160A
    800V
    Panel Mount
    INT-A-PAK
    6
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    1.18kA
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.63V
    10mA
    94 x 35 x 30mm
    94mm
    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    20A
    600V
    Through Hole
    GBJ
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    240A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.05V
    500µA
    30.3 x 4.8 x 20.3mm
    30.3mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    1.2A
    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
    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    3A
    800V
    Surface Mount
    MSBL
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    110A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    6.7 x 7.4 x 1.42mm
    6.7mm
    Semikron
    Three Phase
    27A
    1200V
    Through Hole
    DBI P
    5
    -
    -
    Array 6
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Infineon
    -
    50A
    1200V
    Clamp Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    1.9A
    1000V
    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
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