GL41B-E3/96 Discrete Semiconductor Products

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

A single rectifier is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction. The GL41B-E3/96 is a single phase, shift, rectified bridge made of a silicon chip. It is widely used in DC power supplies, AC-DC converters, and progressive rectifiers.

The GL41B-E3/96 is composed of four diodes connected in a bridge configuration. It is a unique rectifier with a built-in transformer, which allows it to shift the voltage from AC to DC. The rectified voltage is then kept in check by a series of Snubber capacitors.

The single phase rectifier contains two distinct diode polarities which can be either antiparallel or coparallel. The antiparallel configuration prevents the diodes from passing more current than the maximum specified current, while the coparallel configuration allows the diodes to pass a maximum current based on the load.

The GL41B-E3/96 application field is primarily in the power industry, where it is commonly used in DC power supplies or AC-DC converters. This rectifier is also used in progressive rectifiers, where it is used to detect and regulate the current.

The GL41B-E3/96 working principle is based on the principles of semiconductor and transformer technology. The bridge rectifier works in conjunction with a series of Snubber capacitors to reduce high peaks from the AC current and convert it to DC current. The voltage transformation from AC to DC is accomplished through the transformer, which passes the energy from the transformer primary to the secondary winding and also serves to reduce high voltage oscillations.

The GL41B-E3/96 is an efficient and effective rectifier, as it is able to convert AC input power to DC output power with minimal power loss. It also has excellent thermal stability, meaning that it can effectively handle surges of currents and high peak voltages while remaining operational.