MUR160-TP Discrete Semiconductor Products

MUR160-TP is a single-phase ultra-fast rectifier diode with a forward voltage drop of a maximum of 1.50 to 1.60V. It is rated for 200mA of continuous forward current and a 600V peak repetitive reverse voltage.

Typically, MUR160-TP rectifiers are found in high frequency power supplies, such as those used in AC/DC switching power supplies, LED lighting systems, or in power supplies for microprocessors or graphic cards. Due to their high speed and low forward voltage drop, MUR160-TP rectifiers are also suitable for use in buck and boost power converters, as well as in other applications. In addition, their low forward voltage drop helps to reduce energy costs.

The working principle of the MUR160-TP rectifier is that when a positive voltage is applied to its anode, it will convert it into a current that flows from the anode to the cathode. This current is limited by the resistance of the diode, which provides a non-linear, essentially constant voltage characteristic over a wide range of current levels. The diode behaves nearly like an ideal diode, though it is not perfectly linear and has a finite on-state voltage.

MUR160-TP rectifiers are designed specifically to provide high-performance and consistent performance and are ideal for power switching applications. The device features low switching loss, low on-state voltage, high speed reverse recovery characteristics, and minimal power dissipation. The MUR160-TP rectifier enables higher switching frequencies, allowing the system to be much more efficient, resulting in improved power savings.

In summary, the MUR160-TP rectifier is a device designed for high-performance power switching applications, where forward voltage drop, high speed reverse recovery and minimal power dissipation are desired. The device is suitable for use in AC/DC switching power supplies, LED lighting systems, buck, boost and other power converter applications, microprocessors and graphic cards.