1N4005GP-M3/73

Introduction

The 1N4005GP-M3/73 is a single rectifier diode with high voltage and medium power. It features a very low forward volts drop while in reverse current blocking. This makes it ideal for applications such as battery chargers, DC regulation and general rectifier circuits. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of 1N4005GP-M3/73.

Application Field

The 1N4005GP-M3/73 is widely used for applications such as voltage regulation, pulsed amplifier circuit, industrial control, and charging circuits. This rectifier diode is often used in low power circuits such as in repetitive peak inverse voltage (RIPIV) circuit, small power inverters and solar energy systems. In computer and electric device related circuit, it is widely used as Varistor Protecting Diode, ESD protection device and as a decoupling diode.

In switching power supply, this diode is considered as a commutating diode. It can also be found in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and battery operated circuits.

Working Principle

A diode is a two terminal electronic device that carries current asymmetrically carrying current in one direction but not in the opposite direction. Regardless of the number of layers of semiconductor material used to construct a diode, the working principle of it is the same. The diode operates as a switch in which it should be forward biased when there is voltage of same polarity at both of its terminals. When forward biased, the current starts flowing from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of the diode, allowing current to flow from the positive side of the circuit to the negative side. When the voltage of opposite polarity is applied, the diode becomes reverse biased, so no current flows and the diode does not turn on.

The 1N4005GP-M3/73 is a single, rectifier diode that is able to deal with high voltage as well as medium power. Its low forward voltage drop in reverse current blocking makes it suitable for so many applications. Its ability to flow current in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction, proves its efficiency and performance when dealing with power sources.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 1N4005GP-M3/73 is a single, rectifier diode suitable for high voltage and medium power application. Its low forward voltage drop makes it suitable for battery charger, DC regulation, rectifier circuits and protection device circuits. Due to its ability to block current in the opposite direction when forward bias is applied, the device is safe and suitable for switching power supply, pulsed amplifier circuit and industrial control circuits.