MSAD165-12 Datasheet/PDFThe MSAD165-12 diode rectifier array is a useful and versatile device with multiple applications and working principle. This type of array was designed to provide efficient rectification of alternating current (AC) power sources to direct current (DC). A single unit can contain an array of up to twelve individual power diodes, hence referred to as diode rectifier array, packaged in one package for convenience and ease of use.
The MSAD165-12 diode rectifier array can be used in a variety of applications such as voltage rectification, in-rush current limiting, surge power suppression, and boosting, among others. Each diode in the array is what is referred to as a “free-wheeling” diode and will operate in either a closed loop or open loop current flow. This type of diode has several advantages including simple installation, low forward voltage drop, high surge current capability, and fast switching speed.
The main purpose of the device is to convert AC power to DC power, making it suitable for a variety of commercial, industrial, and automotive applications. The most common applications for the MSAD165-12 diode rectifier array are the power supplies in computers, medical devices, gaming consoles, and many other electronic products. Its high-efficiency rectification process ensures that the quality of power delivered is much higher than traditional diode such as silicon diode.
The working principle of the MSAD165-12 diode rectifier array is very simple. It requires two main components - a bridge rectifier and a capacitor. The bridge rectifier is made up of four individual power diodes that are arranged in a “bridge” configuration with two of the legs connected to the AC input and the other two connected to the output. The AC input is converted to DC when a voltage is applied across the bridge rectifier diodes and the capacitor stores the energy produced by the power diodes.
The stored energy is then discharged through the capacitor during each AC cycle and the current flowing through the diode is then rectified and the energy is stored again in the capacitor for the next cycle. The cycle is repeated until the AC power source is removed. The bridge rectifier diodes in the MSAD165-12 diode rectifier array can be configured to provide DC voltages of different amplitudes as well as varying frequencies.
The MSAD165-12 diode rectifier array is a highly efficient, low maintenance, and cost-effective device which is suitable for use in a variety of applications. Its ability to provide high-quality power, fast switching speed, and simple installation make it an ideal choice for a variety of applications including power supplies, in-rush current limiting, surge power suppression, and boosting.