MBRB10150CT-13 Discrete Semiconductor Products

The MBRB10150CT-13 from ON Semiconductor is a series of advanced rectifier arrays. This type of component differs from more basic rectifiers in that it uses more than one diode to further manage current flow and reduce losses. This component comes in a miniature P-DIP package and is well-suited for board-level applications.

Types of Rectifier Arrays

A standard rectifier component contains a single diode to handle rectification of alternating current or AC. This is usually sufficient for low power applications as it is capable of rectifying low currents. However, higher currents will produce significant power losses. To further reduce these losses and dramatically reduce the power dissipation of the component, multiple diodes are used in conjunction to form a rectifier array.

Different versions of rectifier array components offer different numbers of diodes, with the most common being six. This setup can provide higher current handling and greater efficiency when compared to more traditional single diode rectifiers. The downside of such rectifier arrays is that they tend to have a higher forward voltage drop when compared to other rectifying components.

MBRB10150CT-13

The MBRB10150CT-13 from ON Semiconductor is a six-diode rectifier array under the Mini Power Dual In-Line Device (P-DIP) family. It is made with planar technology to ensure a reliable and consistent performance. It offers a maximum reverse voltage of 150v, forward current of 100mA, and a reverse recovery time of 4.5µs. It is designed to provide enhanced power dissipation and maximum efficiency in a variety of circuit applications.

The MBRB10150CT-13 rectifier array is ideal for applications such as non-isolated dc-to-dc power converters, power factor correction, and many other applications that involve the use of high-current diodes. The component can also be used as a replacement for mechanical rectifiers in several applications, including motor controls and starters.

Working Principle

The MBRB10150CT-13 works by converting alternating current, or AC, into direct current, or DC. This is done by the use of the six diodes connected in a diode bridge arrangement. When the AC voltage applied to the two ends of the bridge is greater than the forward voltage of the diodes, current flows through them in one direction. This process is known as rectification, and it results in a direct current that is either positive or negative, depending on the AC cycle.

The anode of the diodes is connected to the cathode of the other diode, forming a loop which allows current to flow in one direction only. This arrangement of multiple diodes allows for a more efficient and higher current-handling performance than a single diode, which is ideal for heavy duty applications. Additionally, with the aid of capacitors and other such components, the alternating current can be effectively stepped down to a more usable direct current.

Conclusion

The MBRB10150CT-13 rectifier array from ON Semiconductor offers two major advantages over single diode rectifiers: high current-handling and maximum efficiency. Its six-diode construction and miniature P-DIP package makes it ideal for board-level applications such as non-isolated dc-to-dc power converters, power factor correction, and motor controls and starters. The component works by converting AC into DC, and is capable of providing enhanced power dissipation and higher current-handling compared to single diode rectifiers.