R7002004XXUA

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

R7002004XXUA is a commonly used single-phase, surface-mount bridge rectifier diode. It is used in various field such as power supplies, low voltage DC/AC inverters, solenoids, relays and other applications that require bidirectional current flow and polarity. The device has an average forward voltage of 1.1 V, a maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage of 200 V, and a maximum average forward current of 2 A.

Working Principle

A bridge rectifier is a device that allows electric current to flow from an AC source by producing a DC voltage output. The rectifier consists of four diodes arranged in a bridge configuration that are aligned to form the bridge. The bridge creates two “paddles” that provide the alternative pathways needed to allow current to flow. The four diodes, labeled A, B, C, and D, allow current to enter and exit the device at specific points.

When AC voltage is applied to the input of the bridge rectifier, a voltage drop is induced across each diode. This voltage drop can be thought of as closing a door to the rest of the circuit, allowing current to flow only in one direction. When a positive voltage is applied to A and D, current is allowed to flow from A to D. When a negative voltage is applied to B and C, the current flows in the opposite direction, from C to B. Thus, by taking advantage of the voltage drop across the diodes, the bridge rectifier is able to convert AC voltage to DC voltage.

Applications

R7002004XXUA is designed primarily for use in power supplies and other low voltage DC/AC inverters, such as solar and wind energy converters. It is also used in applications that require bidirectional current flow and polarity, such as solenoids, relays, and other electronics applications. The device can be used in a variety of other applications in which it can provide a direct current output from an alternating current source.

R7002004XXUA is commonly used in the automotive, marine, and telecom industries, in audio and video equipment, and in any circuitry that requires bidirectional current flow and polarity. This device is also widely used as a bridge rectifier for applications that require a reliable and cost-effective solution for rectifying alternating current voltage.