RB160A60T-32

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

RB160A60T-32 is a single phase, single bridge rectifier, which is widely used in the market. It is manufactured by STMicroelectronics and is available in TO-220 package.

The device features a low forward voltage drop, fast switching speed and very low reverse leakage current. It is suitable for high current/voltage applications.

Application Field

RB160A60T-32 is mainly used in consumer electronics, such as portable radios, digital video recorders, mp3 players, and PC power supplies. It is also used for power factor correction in light loads, and for creating DC voltage rails for LCD TV and monitors.

It is used in high current and voltage applications like solar power systems, AC/DC adapters, motor drives, industrial and automotive controls and automotive peripherals like wipers, horns and power windows.

Working Principle

A rectifier is a type of power supply device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). It consists of two or more semiconductors and diodes. A traditional bridge rectifier consists of four diodes arranged in a bridge configuration.

The RB160A60T-32 is a single phase bridge rectifier. It contains four symmetrically arranged diodes which provide the desired output DC voltage. Its diode bridge rectification process is simple and efficient.

In a single phase bridge rectifier circuit, alternating current is applied across the input terminals and then rectified into a direct current at the output terminals. The bridge rectifier is connected in such a way that when a positive cycle of the AC voltage appears across the input, diodes D1, D2, and D3 are forward biased and allow the current to flow from the positive terminal of the source to the negative terminal.

When the negative cycle of the AC appears across the input, the diodes D2, D3 and D4 are forward biased which allows the current to flow from the negative terminal of the source to the positive terminal. The alternating input voltage is thus converted into a unidirectional current.

The RB160A60T-32 is a bridge rectifier with a high power rating and low power dissipation. This makes it ideal for use in applications where high current/voltage and low power dissipation are required.

It is a highly efficient, robust and reliable component with a long operational life span. It is also cost-effective and is used in many consumer electronics applications.