IRKD56/16A

Series:	--
Packaging:	Bulk
Part Status:	Obsolete
Diode Configuration:	1 Pair Series Connection
Diode Type:	Standard
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max):	1600V
Current - Average Rectified (Io) (per Diode):	60A
Speed:	Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	10mA @ 1600V
Mounting Type:	Chassis Mount
Package / Case:	ADD-A-PAK (3)
Supplier Device Package:	ADD-A-PAK®

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Introduction

The IRKD56/16A is a rectifier bridge array composed of sixteen 32V 350mA axial-lead diodes. It is a reliable and economical solution for converting alternating current AC to direct current DC. This article will discuss this device\'s application field and working principle.

IRKD56/16A Application Field

This device is intended for a wide range of applications ranging from power supplies to high-speed communications. This versatile array is a reliable and efficient way to regulate power. Power Supplies: The IRKD56/16A is commonly used to convert AC to DC in power supplies. This rectifier array is used to step down AC power, rectify the waveform, and regulate the voltage and current to the desired levels. This device can be used to decrease the size, weight and power consumption of a power supplyHigh-Speed Communications: The IRKD56/16A is designed to have high-speed response time, making it suitable for high-speed communications. It can be used to demodulate high-speed signals, reduce noise, and improve signal fidelity.

Working Principle

The IRKD56/16A is composed of sixteen Schottky diodes arranged in a full-wave bridge rectifier configuration. The device is designed to convert alternating current to direct current. When AC power is supplied to the bridge array, its 16 diodes will form four paths in two sets of opposing diode pairs. As the AC cycle changes directions, the diode pairs switch on and off each time, allowing the positive and negative current to pass in alternate directions. During the positive cycle, the opposite diodes of each pair will be open and the current will flow through the first set of diodes connecting the positive and negative terminals. During the negative cycle, the opposite diodes of the same pair are open, allowing the current to pass through the remaining two pairs of diodes. This will cause the current to reverse direction from negative to positive and form a full-wave rectified output.

Conclusion

The IRKD56/16A is an array of sixteen axial-lead diodes designed to convert AC to DC power. It is suitable for a wide range of applications including power supplies and high-speed communications. This device functions by rectifying and regulating the AC waveform using a full-wave bridge rectifier configuration. This device is a reliable and efficient solution for converting AC to DC power.

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