EGP50DHE3/73 Application Field and Working Principle

Introduction to Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single are single chip devices that rectify alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). The single diode acts like a one-way valve, allowing current to flow in one direction and not the other. This process is known as rectification. The single diode is the simplest form of rectifier circuit and can be used either as a single half wave or as a bridge rectifier.

Features of EGP50DHE3/73

The EGP50DHE3/73 is a single-phase diode bridge rectifier. It has a 3Φ input of direct current, has a power dissipation of 1.2 W and provides a maximum surge current of 20 A. It is suitable for use in fields such as industrial and power applications, solar power electronics and battery chargers and converters. The EGP50DHE3/73 is available in a single package.

Working Principle of EGP50DHE3/73

The EGP50DHE3/73 operates according to the following principle:

• The AC current at the input is firstly reduced by the ADR30A18 voltage regulator. This regulator will ensure that the input voltage is not too high for the device to handle.
• The filtration is then done by the CX-H1441 capacitors. These capacitors will smooth out the current flowing in and out of the rectifier and ensure that it operates at a consistent rate.
• The input voltage then passes through the EGP50DHE3/73 diode bridge rectifier. The bridge rectifier will convert the alternating current (AC) to DIRECT current (DC). This conversion process is known as rectification.
• The output of the rectifier is then further reduced by CX-H1441 capacitors and finally fed to load.

Conclusion

The EGP50DHE3/73 is a single-phase diode bridge rectifier which is suitable for use in many applications. It has a 3Φ input of direct current, has a power dissipation of 1.2 W and provides a maximum surge current of 20 A. Its working principle involves the input voltage being reduced and smoothened by a voltage regulator and capacitors respectively. The input voltage is then converted from AC to DC by the bridge rectifier before being finally fed to the load.