HER104-T Discrete Semiconductor Products

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Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

A single diode rectifier is a device used in power supplies and other circuits to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) by realizing rectification action. It can be a bridge rectifier composed of four diodes, a rectifier composed of a single diode, or an electronic rectifier composed of a transistor and a diode.

A HER104-T is a rectifier diode module with two terminals for connection. It features a glass passivated junction and a rugged plastic package which makes it very suitable for various applications. The HER104-T has a low power consumption and low reverse leakage current, making it highly efficient in the rectification of AC current.

The HER104-T diode module is a key component in the rectification of AC signals. It works by permitting the flow of current through the device in one direction only. The current is rectified in the process, meaning that the AC signals are converted to a single-polarity DC voltage. The following figure shows the approximate circuit for a full wave rectifier using four of the HER104-T diodes in bridge configuration.

Traditional AC signals can contain anything from pure DC signals to a wide range of frequencies, depending on the application. It is therefore beneficial to use devices such as the HER104-T diode module which allow for the filtering of the AC signal to a much narrower range of frequencies.

In order to understand how a HER104-T diode module works, it\'s important to look at the underlying semiconductor physics. The HER104-T consists of a p-type and an n- type region. When current flows through the device, electrons are transferred from one side to the other, undergoing a process of diffusion. As the current flows in one direction, the electrons flow in a single direction, thus producing a unidirectional current. This rectified current is then used in applications such as power supplies.

The HER104-T diode module is widely used in applications where an efficient and reliable rectification of AC signals is required, such as in power supplies, inverters and rectifier circuits. The device has a variety of features, such as low forward voltage, low reverse leakage current, high forward surge and fast reverse recovery. These features make it an ideal choice for most power rectifier applications.

The HER104-T diode module is also used in other applications such as regenerative braking systems, active-filter switching circuits and motor drives. In motor drives, the HER104-T is used in place of a regular rectifier to reduce power losses that occur during acceleration and deceleration.

In summary, the HER104-T diode module is a versatile device that is used in a wide range of power conversion applications. It is suitable for applications where an efficient and reliable rectification of AC signals is required, such as in power supplies, inverters and rectifier circuits. It is also used in other applications such as regenerative braking systems, active-filter switching circuits and motor drives, making it a highly versatile device.

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