GP10W-E3/73

Series:	SUPERECTIFIER®
Packaging:	Tape & Box (TB)
Part Status:	Active
Diode Type:	Standard
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max):	1500V
Current - Average Rectified (Io):	1A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.3V @ 1A
Speed:	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)
Reverse Recovery Time (trr):	3µs
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	5µA @ 1500V
Capacitance @ Vr, F:	5pF @ 4V, 1MHz
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	DO-204AL, DO-41, Axial
Supplier Device Package:	DO-204AL (DO-41)
Operating Temperature - Junction:	-65°C ~ 150°C
Base Part Number:	GP10W

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Diodes, as one of the most important electron devices, have been widely used in a variety of different applications due to their ease of use and ability to convert electrical signals into an electrical form. The GP10W-E3/73 is a single rectifier diode and is commonly used in power supply systems applications. This paper will discuss the application fields and principles of this single rectifier diode.

1. Application Fields

The GP10W-E3/73 single rectifier diode has a wide range of applications in power supply systems, such as constant-current rectifier, peak-current rectifier, voltage converter, and variable speed circuits. Constant-current rectifier circuits are commonly used to maintain a steady DC current. In such circuits, the GP10W-E3/73 diode is connected in series with a resistor to limit the current. The diode\'s current blocking feature prevent excessive current from passing through the system, thus protecting the resistor and other components from damage.Peak-current rectifier circuits are used when high peak current is required from the power supply system. In such circuits, the GP10W-E3/73 diode is used to allow current to pass through the circuit in one direction only, thus allowing for higher peak currents than conventional rectifier circuits.Voltage converters are used in applications where the supply voltage needs to be converted to a lower or higher voltage. The GP10W-E3/73 diode can be used in these types of applications because it is capable of blocking the flow of current in one direction while allowing it to pass in the other. This allows the voltage across the diode to be lowered or raised, depending on the current flow.Finally, variable speed circuits are used to control the speed of motors or other devices. The GP10W-E3/73 diode can be used in these types of applications because it allows current to flow through the circuit in one direction only. By controlling the direction of current flow through the diode, the speed of the motor or device can be varied.

2. Working Principle

The working principle of a single rectifier diode can be explained by analyzing its structure. Diodes are made up of two layers of semiconductors, a P-type and an N-type. The N-type semiconductor is negatively charged and the P-type semiconductor is positively charged. When a voltage is applied across the diode, the electrons in the N-type semiconductor are attracted to the P-type semiconductor and start to flow through the diode. However, the flow of current is unidirectional, meaning that the electrons can only flow from the N-type semiconductor to the P-type semiconductor and not the other way around. This feature makes the single rectifier diode ideal for use in power supply systems applications where current must flow in one direction only, such as constant-current rectifier and peak-current rectifier circuits. The GP10W-E3/73 diode also has a few other features that make it useful in power supply systems applications. It has a high breakdown voltage, which means that it can handle higher voltages than conventional rectifier diodes, and a fast switching speed, which makes it suitable for high-speed applications. Finally, the GP10W-E3/73 diode also has a low forward voltage drop, which allows more current to be delivered from the power supply.

3. Conclusion

The GP10W-E3/73 single rectifier diode is a popular choice for many power supply system applications due to its fast switching speed, high breakdown voltage, and low forward voltage drop. It is commonly used in constant-current rectifier, peak-current rectifier, voltage converter, and variable speed circuits and can also be used in other applications where current needs to flow in one direction only. Its working principle can be attributed to the unidirectional flow of electrons through the P-type and N-type semiconductor layers.

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