GBPC3501W T0G

Diodes - Bridge Rectifiers

A bridge rectifier is an electronic device made up of four or more diodes in a bridge arrangement. A bridge rectifier can convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). It is used as a component in many DC power-feed circuits and is named for the way its polarity changes, or reverses itself, in each half-cycle of an AC supply.

GBPC3501W T0G is a high power Schottky Rectifier with a maximum forward current of 35A. It has a maximum forward voltage drop of 1.01V @ 25A and a reverse current of 65uA. It is used in industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as power supplies, motor drives, high density servers, lighting, battery chargers and other DC power circuits.

When an AC voltage is applied to the input terminals of the bridge, the diodes will conduct in the forward direction when the anode is at a higher potential than the cathode. The reverse current does not flow until the potential across the diode drops below the breakdown voltage. When this occurs, the diode limits the current through the circuit and prevents it from causing damage.

Once the current has passed through the rectifier bridge, it is converted from an AC waveform to a DC voltage. The amplitude and frequency of the output voltage depend on the input including the peak and RMS values, rise and fall times, and frequency of the input waveform.

The GBPC3501W T0G is used in applications such as power converter bridges, motor drives, and other DC power circuits in commercial and consumer electronics. It has low forward voltage drop and high reverse voltage, allowing it to handle high-current pulses and direct currents. Its low capacitance makes it ideal for high-speed switching applications.

In summary, the GBPC3501W T0G is a high power Schottky rectifier designed for DC power-feed circuits. It has a maximum current rating of 35A, 1.01V forward voltage drop, and 65uA reverse current. It is ideally suited for high-speed switching and power converter applications due to its low capacitance.