GP15DHE3/54

Series:	SUPERECTIFIER®
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Part Status:	Obsolete
Diode Type:	Standard
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max):	200V
Current - Average Rectified (Io):	1.5A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.1V @ 1.5A
Speed:	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)
Reverse Recovery Time (trr):	3.5µs
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	5µA @ 200V
Capacitance @ Vr, F:	--
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	DO-204AC, DO-15, Axial
Supplier Device Package:	DO-204AC (DO-15)
Operating Temperature - Junction:	-65°C ~ 175°C
Base Part Number:	GP15D

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A diode is an electrical component mainly used for rectifier, switching and voltage-regulating applications. The GP15DHE3/54 is one of many types of diodes, categorized as “Single Rectifier”. As a rectifier, it is mainly used to convert alternating current into direct current.

Rectifier diodes are two-terminal electronic devices, comprised of semiconductor material such as silicon, germanium or selenium. They can be recognized by the silvery epitaxial layer, a heavily doped diffusion area, and a metallurgically bumped contact. GP15DHE3/54 diodes offer high performance characteristics and superior efficiency compared to other diode types. They are widely used in frequency converters, welding equipment, rectifier bridges, and many other electrical applications.

In GP15DHE3/54 diodes, the working principle is simple. When voltages greater than the diode’s threshold voltage (-15 V) is applied to the anode, current begins to flow from the anode to the cathode. This is because the applied voltage pushes the valence electrons, in the semiconductor material, to the conduction band, allowing them to flow freely. This process is known as forward bias and the current flowing through the diode is called the forward current.

When a voltage less than the diode’s threshold voltage is applied to the anode, current doesn’t flow through the diode. This is known as reverse bias, a process in which the applied voltage pushes the valence electrons to the reverse direction, effectively blocking the current flow. This is why diodes can be used to protect electronic components from overvoltage.

The current carrying capacity of GP15DHE3/54 diodes is rated at 15 Amps, with a surge current of 23 Amps. The surge current is the maximum current the diode can carry for short duration of time. It is important to note that the maximum forward current should not exceed the rated current, as that can cause damage to the diode. Also, the reverse peak voltage should not exceed the ratings of the product.

GP15DHE3/54 diodes have many advantages, such as low power consumption, high tolerance of thermal stress and wide temperature ranges. They are also built to be physically and thermally robust, and their performance is consistent even in harsh environments. Overall, this type of diode offers high efficiency and durability.

To recap, GP15DHE3/54 diodes are single rectifier diodes that perfrom the function of converting alternating current into direct current. Their working principle is simply, with voltages greater than the diode\'s threshold voltage pushing the valence electrons to the conduction band, allowing the current to flow. This is referred to as forward bias. Meanwhile, their reverse bias process, where voltage less than the diode\'s threshold voltage is applied to the anode, blocks the current flow. GP15DHE3/54 diodes offer high performance and efficiency, with a current carrying capacity of 15 Amps and surge current of 23 Amps. Furthermore, they are proven to be reliable and efficient, even in extreme conditions.

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