BAS16GWX Discrete Semiconductor Products

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The BAS16GWX is a type of diode from the Rectifiers family in the Single product category. It is a kind of diode that finds use in various applications due to its robust characteristics and reliable performance. This article looks at the applications of the BAS16GWX and how it works.

The BAS16GWX is a high power diode used for various applications including surge suppression, over-current protection, free-wheeling and flyback protection, rectifier and switch-mode power supply. In surge suppression applications, a circuit is designed to dissipate the energy of the surge or spike and suppress the voltage to safe levels. In these applications, the power dissipation of the BAS16GWX must be taken into account in order to select the appropriate device. In bridge rectifier applications in which power supply circuits are used to convert AC power sources to DC power, the BAS16GWX can be used to protect against overload currents.

In free-wheeling applications, the BAS16GWX is used to create a path for the current flow in the reverse direction when the current flow in the forward direction terminates. This is done in order to help reduce the production of noise, spark, and EMI in the system. The BAS16GWX can also be used in flyback protection circuits in order to protect the driver circuit against surge voltages or spikes. This device can also be used in switching mode power supplies by working as a rectifier in order to turn off the switch when the current decreases and minimize losses.

The BAS16GWX has a working principle that relies on the characteristics of a diode, specifically the tunnel diode. The tunnel diode has a negative differential resistance characteristic, which is distinguished from other diodes, such as the PN junction diode, by its forward volt-ampere characteristics. It is this characteristic that makes the tunnel diode preferable in certain applications.

In the BAS16GWX, the tunnel diode is formed by a single semiconductor material and is used to create the high current flow in the forward direction. The device is able to sustain the high current levels due to its low voltage drop and low reverse leakage currents. The BAS16GWX is also capable of operating at higher temperatures and in harsh environments.

The BAS16GWX is able to dissipate high power levels and tolerate extreme temperatures, making it an ideal device for applications such as surge suppression, over-current protection, free-wheeling, and flyback protection, among others. Its working principle and robust characteristics make it reliable for these applications.

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