1N486BUR

Introduction

1N486BUR is a diode rectifier with single-phase, which is usuallyused in AC to DC conversion processes of mid-to-high frequency electronics. This diode bridges the AC circuit to DC circuit and direct energy to the destination.

Application Field

1N486BUR is general purpose rectifiers and often used in AC adapters or switching supplies in computers, industrial equipment and various types of home electronics. It can be used in half wave and full wave in various package forms, such as axial and surface mounted devices (SMD).

Working Principle

A diode is an electric component that is formed by placing one piece of semiconductor material between two metallic contacts, the anode and the cathode. When a voltage is applied to the diode, the electrons flow freely through the anode and the cathode, which is referred to as forward bias. But the passage is blocked when the direction of the applied electric field is reversed and this is known as reverse bias. If a reverse voltage is applied to the diode, the passage is blocked and the diode behaves like an insulator.

Construction

1N486BUR is a single package rectifier. The structure of 1N486BUR consists of four components: the anode, the cathode, two non-conductive housings (white and black for easy identification) and a bridge rectifier chip. Each of these components performs different tasks when the diode is in action. The anode acts as a sort of switch, allowing current to flow through when the voltage is applied on the anode side of the diode. The cathode acts as a reference point for the electrons, which then flow through the non-conductive housings, allowing the current to properly move into the bridge rectifier chip. The chip is responsible for the actual conversion of AC to DC voltage.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 1N486BUR is a diode rectifier with a single-phase, mainly used to bridge an AC circuit to a DC circuit and direct energy to the proper destination. It is general purpose rectifiers, often used in AC adapters or switching supplies in computers, industrial information and home electronics. The components that make up this diode are the anode, cathode and two non-conductive housings, plus a bridge rectifier chip that handles the conversion of AC to DC.