GP10G-4004-M3/73

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A GP10G-4004-M3/73 rectifier diode is an electronic component used to control the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit. This diode can be used to rectify alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), or to create a constant voltage in a circuit. The GP10G-4004-M3/73 is highly reliable and offers a long service life in a variety of applications.

The GP10G-4004-M3/73 is a single, fast recovery rectifier diode constructed from gallium arsenide (GaAs) and is rated for a maximum working voltage of 400 volts and a forward current rating of 10 amperes. It is capable of operating at temperatures up to 150 degrees Celsius. The extremely low reverse voltage leakage of 0.1 microamperes ensures very accurate current regulation.

The GP10G-4004-M3/73 is ideal for a number of applications including power supply rectification, voltage clamping, high speed switching and AC-DC conversion. Due to their low reverse voltage leakage and fast recovery times, GP10G-4004-M3/73 diodes can be used in advanced devices such as computers, telecommunications equipment and audio amplifiers. Additionally, due to their fast switching times, GP10G-4004-M3/73 diodes are often used in radio frequency rectifiers and power diode bridges.

The working principle of the GP10G-4004-M3/73 is based on the PN junction. In a PN junction, when a negative charge is applied to the P-side and a positive charge is applied to the N-side, the majority carriers in the P-side are attracted towards the negative charge and majority carriers in the N-side are attracted towards the positive charge. This creates a depletion zone which prevents the flow of current by impeding the movement of charges. When a reverse voltage is applied, the PN junction is reversed, and a minority of carriers are able to cross the junction, creating a current flow in the reverse direction.

When a forward voltage is applied, the PN junction breaks down and a large current can flow in the forward direction. This large current is limited by a resistor connected in series to the GP10G-4004-M3/73 diode, and is then regulated by changing the resistance value of the resistor, thus creating a constant DC voltage output. This process is referred to as “rectification”.

In summary, GP10G-4004-M3/73 diodes are versatile, high-performance rectifier diodes that are reliable, easily integrated into circuits and capable of efficiently rectifying both AC and DC signals. Their maximum voltage rating of 400 volts and very low reverse voltage leakage make them ideal for a wide range of applications in the telecommunications, computing and electronics industries.

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