RK 46

The RK 46 diode is a rectifier diode made up of one silicon junction and one dopant. It is a type of single-phase rectifier diode, which means it can converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) and help provide current to loads requiring a steady DC voltage.

The RK 46 has a variety of uses in a number of different applications. It can be used as a step down regulator in applications such as power supplies, DC motors, pickups, amplifiers and even radio frequency (RF) devices. Additionally, it can be used to clamp excessive input voltages in order to protect other components from potentially damaging overpowering. It can also be used in any low-voltage AC to DC conversion circuit, converting AC voltage to DC voltage in a reliable, clean DC output.

The RK46 has a maximum DC blocking voltage of 45 V, which means it can pass a maximum amount of 45V before it is unable to do so. It also has a maximum forward continuity current of 1 A, meaning it can sustain 1 A of current before it fails to do so. Additionally, it has a breakdown voltage of 28V, which means it can handle a surge up to 28V before undergoing breakdown.

The working principle of the RK 46 is relatively simple. It is composed of a single-phase rectifier diode with an anode side and a cathode side. The anode side receives the input AC voltage, while the cathode side is the output port, sending out the converted DC voltage. As the AC voltage passes through the RK 46, the alternating current is rectified into a DC voltage that is suitable for the device or component it is powering.

The RK 46 rectifier diode is a reliable and cost effective option for applications that require a DC voltage as its output. Its wide range of uses, maximum blocking and breakdown voltages, as well as its versatile working principle make it an excellent choice for a variety of applications.