180NQ035-1

The 180NQ035-1 is a single-phase, 35A, 175°C Schottky barrier rectifier designed for low forward voltage drop and high efficiency. It has a voltage rate of 180V and is used to convert AC to DC power, often for the purpose of powering circuits in a range of industries including automotive, telecommunications, industrial, computing and aerospace. There are two main applications for the 180NQ035-1 – as a freewheeling diode in hard-switching applications and as a synchronous rectifier in a power factor correction (PFC) circuit. In both of these applications it acts to reduce power waste and maintain a high efficiency.

When the 180NQ035-1 is used as a freewheeling diode, it is connected across the component that is switching the power, such as a transistor, thyristor (SCR) or a Triac. It acts as a shortcut path for current whenever the component is switched off, thereby allowing the current to continue flowing without dissipating the energy that would have been lost through the component’s switching time. This reduces power waste and means that the component does not have to be switched for as long to achieve the desired result. In addition, because the circuitry around the diode does not have to be switched for as long, the device is better protected from thermal damage or component failure.

When the 180NQ035-1 is used as a synchronous rectifier, it is connected to a power supply component, such as an inverter, to convert the AC/DC power waveform into a more efficient DC power waveform. It works by sensing when the current drops off and automatically turning off, preventing the current from being dissipated and wasted. This means that the power waveform is much more efficient than it would be with an unconverted AC waveform, as there is less energy lost in the switching process. The result is a more efficient system, with reduced power waste and greater protection for the power supply component.

Overall, the 180NQ035-1 is an efficient and reliable single-phase, 35A Schottky barrier rectifier designed for low forward voltage drop and high efficiency. It is used in a range of industries to convert AC power to DC power or to increase the efficiency of a power waveform, reducing power waste and protecting the components connected to it. As such, it is an invaluable component for many applications and industries.