B380-13 Discrete Semiconductor Products

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Diodes - Rectifiers - Single is an important component in many electronic circuits, and one of the most widely used models is the B380-13. Generally, these diodes are used in circuits that require reverse voltage protection and rectification of AC signals. Therefore, it is important to understand the applications and working principle of this diode.

B380-13 diodes are widely used in AC-DC power supplies as well as various protection circuits. Because of their reverse voltage protection capabilities, they are commonly used in power supplies to protect sensitive components from damaging reverse voltage surges. Additionally, they can be used in bridge rectification circuits to convert AC signals to DC power supplies as well as in full-wave rectification of AC signals. The B380-13 also has the capability to clamp transient voltages such as electrostatic discharges, making them highly sought after for circuits requiring protection from electrical surges.

The B380-13 diode is a silicon rectifier diode that operates on the principle of minority carrier injection. This means that the semiconductor material will allow only one type of current (negative or positive) to pass through the device. When a positive voltage is applied to the anode terminal, current will pass through the diode, while a reverse voltage will be blocked by the PN junction formed by the two regions in the diode. This process is known as forward bias. Similarly, if a negative voltage is applied, current will not pass through the diode and is therefore inhibited, or reverse biased.

The diode itself is constructed from a thin semiconductor film with a thin metal layer forming the PN junction. The thin metal layer acts as a barrier, blocking the current from the negative end of the device to the positive end. However, when a voltage signal is applied to the diode, a small amount of negative charge is able to cross the PN junction due to the voltage pushing the electrons across. This action creates a conductive path, allowing current to be conducted from one end of the diode to the other.

The B380-13 diode is also equipped with a protective “heel-shoe”, which limits the maximum amount of current that can pass through the diode. This is achieved by using the thin metal layer and the PN junction mentioned above to create an electrical barrier that allows only a certain amount of current to pass through it. This heel-shoe also prevents excessive power dissipation and thermal runaway, which are two common problems with diode circuits.

The B380-13 diode is a versatile and reliable rectifier diode, and is widely used in a variety of applications that require reverse voltage protection and rectification of AC signals. It is constructed from a thin semiconductor film with a thin metal layer forming the PN junction, and its protective “heel-shoe” prevents excessive power dissipation and thermal runaway. Furthermore, its principle of minority carrier injection means that only one type of current, either negative or positive, will be allowed to pass through the diode. With these features and capabilities, the B380-13 is an invaluable tool for many electronic circuit designs.

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