B380C800G-E4/51

Due to market price fluctuations, if you need to purchase or consult the price. You can contact us or emial to us:   sales@allicdata.com

Diodes - Bridge Rectifiers

Bridge rectifiers are solid-state diodes that are used to rectify AC into DC with high levels of efficiency. They are most commonly used in bridge rectifier circuits and inverter circuits, where their high-current capability, low-voltage drop, and low-temperature coefficient are advantageous. One of the most commonly used devices for such applications is the B380C800G-E4/51.

Technology and Features

The B380C800G-E4/51 is a bridge rectifier with four diodes that have 400 V reverse voltage and 800 A surge current ratings. Its leaded construction allows for an easy connection to a power circuit. The device is also characterized by low-noise operation, high levels of surge rating, low reverse voltage drop-off, low power dissipation, low temperature coefficient, and fast recovery time.

Applications

The B380C800G-E4/51 is used in a wide range of applications, including AC/DC converters and rectifier circuits, power supplies, switch-mode power converters, solar/wind energy systems, inverter systems, and energy saving circuits. It is also used in automotive, industrial and military applications where its superior performance characteristics are beneficial. It has also been used in battery chargers, DC-DC converters, and other circuits where high-current and low-voltage drops are important.

Working Principle

The bridge rectifier works by rectifying AC voltage to a pulsating DC voltage. The AC voltage is applied to the bridge rectifier from the power source and the bridge rectifier converts the alternating current (AC) to a pulsating direct current (DC). The AC is converted to a pulsating DC by the arrangement of the four rectifier diodes in the device. The arrangement of the diodes creates two output voltages, an upper and a lower, which connect and form a full-wave rectified output.

The bridge rectifier is able to rectify and convert the AC voltage to a steady DC voltage due to its construction. The bridge rectifier is able to do this by using a combination of reverse and forward diode action. When a diode is forward-biased it allows current to flow in the forward direction. When a diode is reverse-biased it prevents current from flowing in the reverse direction. The alternating nature of the AC voltage causes the diodes to be constantly in one of these two states, allowing them to act as a one-way valve and rectifying the AC voltage to a steady DC voltage.

The B380C800G-E4/51 uses special circuitry to reduce voltage drops and provide high-current capability. The device also works to reduce power dissipation and improve recovery times. This makes the device ideal for a wide range of applications, making it one of the most popular bridge rectifiers on the market.

The specific data is subject to PDF, and the above content is for reference