GP15J-E3/54 Discrete Semiconductor Products

The GP15J-E3/54 is a single type of rectifier diode developed and manufactured by Chino Corporation. It is capable of carrying large current of up to 60A while maintaining its low forward voltage of up to 1.5V. This makes it an ideal choice for applications such as power supplies, high efficiency rectifiers, and also for power control applications.

Applications

The GP15J-E3/54 has a wide range of applications in the power supply industry. It is suitable for power supplies and switching regulators, as well as for voltage rectification circuits. It can also be used for snubber circuits, voltage multiplication circuits, and for voltage boosting applications. Additionally, this diode can also provide current limiting for the protection of power supplies against overcurrents and voltage spikes. In particular, the GP15J-E3/54 is ideal for use in automotive applications, due to its excellent temperature characteristics and low forward voltage.

Working Principle

The GP15J-E3/54 employs a silicon based P-N junction technology. This results in a highly reliable device, with excellent switching performance and a low forward diode voltage characteristic. The diode is capable of reducing the reverse recovery time, and is designed to reduce the switching overshoot voltage during the switching operation. The operating temperature range for this device is -55°C to +125°C.

When data is applied to the GP15J-E3/54, the voltage drop from the anode to the cathode is only 1.5V, meaning that it will operate in saturation from the first stage. This feature is beneficial for applications such as buck converters, as the voltage drop is not affected by the load current. The forward gain of the device is 1.4 A/V for VDSS ≥ 5V, giving the device the capability to operate efficiently even under the most strenuous conditions.

In addition, the GP15J-E3/54 has an enhanced thermal performance, thanks to its TO-220 package. This package has higher thermal power capability and increased maximum operating frequency. With this technology, the device is able to maintain switching performance even when operating at higher temperatures and frequencies.

Conclusion

The GP15J-E3/54 is a single type of rectifier diode that is designed for high efficiency and reliability. It has a low forward voltage of up to 1.5V and is capable of carrying large currents of up to 60A. It is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including automotive applications, power supplies, voltage rectification, snubber circuits and voltage multipliers. It has an enhanced thermal performance and an excellent switching capability, making it an ideal choice for power control applications.