1N4935

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single - 1N4935 Application Field and Working Principle

The 1N4935 silicon rectifier diode is a rectifier diode designed for use in numerous power supply applications. It comes in a variety of footprints and package styles for different applications. This article will describe the application field and working principle of the 1N4935.

Application Field

The 1N4935 silicon rectifier diodes are mainly used for rectification, which is the conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This type of diode can be found in many power supplies, as they are well suited for most linear, unregulated and unregulated power supplies. They can also be used in motor controlled applications. Additionally, they can be used as a bridge rectifier in circuit designs, due to its low voltage drop, fast recovery time and high efficiency.

Apart from power supply applications, the 1N4935 diodes can also be used in communication circuits, motor controllers, automotive applications, industrial processes and test equipment.

Working Principle

1N4935 diodes are devices that are constructed from a combination of p-type and n-type materials for the purpose of controlling the flow of current in a circuit. The device consists of a semiconductor which sets up an electric field that resists the flow of current from one terminal to the other. The electric field causes the current to pass through a hole known as a p-n junction.

When applying a forward voltage, the diode is in a low-resistance state, so current can pass through it with little resistance. When applying a reverse voltage, the diode is in a high-resistance state, so current will not pass through it. This makes it an ideal choice for rectifying AC signals, since it acts as a one-way gate, allowing current to pass through in one direction, and blocking it in the opposite direction.

Conclusion

The 1N4935 silicon rectifier diode displays a high number of uses in power supplies, motor control applications, communication circuits, automotive applications, industrial processes, and test equipment. The working principle of the 1N4935 is based on the p-n junction which causes the current to pass through a hole when a forward voltage is applied, and blocks it when a reverse voltage is applied. This makes it well suited for rectification of AC signals.