BAS21GWX Discrete Semiconductor Products

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

A BAS21GWX is a single-diode rectifier module. It incorporates several features that make it both reliable and cost-effective.

Application Field

BAS21GWX rectifiers are used in many types of power applications. They are suitable for low frequency rectification in high voltage, high current applications. Examples of these applications include converters, motor drives and uninterruptible power supplies.

Given their wide range of operation characteristics, BAS21GWX rectifiers are often chosen for applications that require extended temperature range operation. Additionally, their ability to operate at higher current and voltage levels makes them useful in a variety of types of rectifiers.

Working Principle

The BAS21GWX rectifiers are built around an integrated construction that includes two diodes in parallel. Each diode provides half of the current that a single diode would, enabling the device to operate with a lower power consumption and higher power conversion efficiency.

The BAS21GWX can handle high-voltage and high-current applications, and it’s designed to provide a low forward voltage drop. This feature ensures that the BAS21GWX can handle a wide range of input voltage levels, from low inrush currents to high peak currents. It also means that the device requires less additional power supplies.

The BAS21GWX also features an internal thermal protection circuit, allowing it to self-regulate during high demand conditions, as well as a built-in overvoltage protection circuit that can protect against overvoltage conditions.