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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.

    1614 Products showing for Bridge Rectifiers

    Semikron
    Three Phase
    27A
    800V
    Through Hole
    DBI P
    5
    -
    -
    Array 6
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    2A
    400V
    Through Hole
    D 44
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    63A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1V
    10µA
    17.5 x 6.8 x 15mm
    17.5mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    15A
    600V
    Through Hole
    TS-6PL
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    1.2A
    400V
    Through Hole
    D 38
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    52A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    9.5 x 9.5 x 10mm
    9.5mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    4A
    400V
    Through Hole
    GBU
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    8A
    1000V
    Surface Mount
    HBS
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    8A
    50V
    Through Hole
    D 72
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    137A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1V
    100mA
    15.75 x 15.75 x 5.33mm
    15.75mm
    onsemi
    Single Phase
    6A
    600V
    Through Hole
    GBU
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    175A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1V
    500µA
    22.3 x 3.56 x 18.8mm
    22.3mm
    IXYS
    Single Phase
    25A
    1700V
    Through Hole
    GBFP
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    -
    400A
    +175 °C
    -40 °C
    -
    1.5mA
    30.3 x 4.8 x 20.3mm
    30.3mm
    DiodesZetex
    Full Bridge
    -
    1000V
    Surface Mount
    SOPA-4
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    1A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    DBLS
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    40A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    8.51 x 6.5 x 2.6mm
    8.51mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    25A
    800V
    Through Hole
    BU
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    300A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.05V
    350µA
    22.3 x 4.1 x 18.8mm
    22.3mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    1A
    200V
    Through Hole
    DBL
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    40A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    8.51 x 6.5 x 2.6mm
    8.51mm
    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    1A
    100V
    Surface Mount
    DF-S
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    50A
    +150 °C
    -65 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    8.51 x 6.5 x 2.6mm
    8.51mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    15A
    800V
    Through Hole
    TS-6PL
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    2A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    DBLS
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    50A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.15V
    10µA
    8.51 x 6.5 x 2.6mm
    8.51mm
    onsemi
    Single Phase
    8A
    100V
    Through Hole
    GBU
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    200A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1V
    500µA
    22.3 x 3.56 x 18.8mm
    22.3mm
    Semikron
    Three Phase
    70A
    800V
    PCB Mount
    SEMITOP2
    7
    -
    -
    Single
    370A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.25V
    4mA
    40.5 x 28 x 15.43mm
    40.5mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    6A
    800V
    Through Hole
    D 72
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    137A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.2V
    10mA
    15.75 x 15.75 x 5.33mm
    15.75mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    10A
    800V
    Through Hole
    TS-6PL
    -
    -
    -
    Quad
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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