HER158G R0G

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Diodes - Rectifiers - Single refer to devices that are typically used for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). The HER158G R0G is a device from Vishay Semiconductors that belongs to this category.

The HER158G R0G is a 150V, 1.5A and single-phase glass-passivated bridge rectifier which has a forward voltage drop of 0.64V, an operating temperature range of -55˚C to +150˚C and junction-to-case thermal resistance of 115°C/W that can be used in order to drastically reduce power dissipation. Its non-polarity feature makes it a perfect choice for printed circuit boards and any other mounting application. The rectifier also boasts of its high surge capability of up to 1.5kV which leads to excellent surge current and blocking capability.

The application field of the HER158G R0G is vast and includes being used in applications ranging from industrial and commercial to domestic like, power supplies, AC/DC converters, automated metering systems and so on. Its working principle is relatively simple but highly effective.

When AC power supply is connected to the two ends of a diode, the diode conducts electricity during half of the AC cycle, allowing a positive current to flow through. During the other half cycle, the diode becomes non-conductive and this causes the negative current to be blocked. This type of rectification enables the conversion of AC to unidirectional DC.

The HER158G R0G allows the AC signal to be converted to DC simply by placing it in a series circuit with the signal across the diode. This is the simplest form of rectification which, however, results in a DC signal that has relatively high ripple. A smoother signal can be achieved by using other forms of rectifiers like the full-wave rectifier, which makes use of four diodes in order to smooth out the output signal significantly.

In conclusion, the HER158G R0G is a bridge rectifier that is used to convert AC to DC and has a variety of applications. Its working principle is based on applying a diode in a series circuit with the AC signal so that it can be converted to a unidirectional DC form. It can also be used with other rectification modes like the full-wave rectifier in order to obtain a much smoother DC output signal.

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