RN242CST2RA Discrete Semiconductor Products

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The RN242CST2RA diode is a small ceramic package high voltage rectifier that is durable, efficient, and cost effective. It offers a wide range of operating conditions, from low-current to high-current applications. The diode is suitable for a variety of radio frequency (RF) applications, such as RF power amplifiers and RF detectors. The RN242CST2RA is designed to provide high isolation to suppress undesirable signals. This diode is typically used in complex power supply circuits, RF circuits, and high-speed rectifier circuits.

The RN242CST2RA is an avalanche breakdown-type rectifier, meaning it operates in an avalanche-type breakdown mode, allowing it to have a high reach-through voltage and handle transient voltage spikes. It is a high-voltage rectifier with an operating voltage up to 2250 V. The RN242CST2RA is designed to have a low effective forward voltage of 1.2V and a low insertion loss of 0.12dB at a given frequency. This diode can handle up to 200mA peak forward current and 5A surge forward current.

The RN242CST2RA is a particularly robust and efficient rectifier, as it is constructed of ceramic and silicon. It is well-suited for high-frequency applications, as it can meet tight performance characteristics and is temperature-stable. The diode also has a low equivalent series resistance, allowing it to provide an excellent noise suppression. The RN242CST2RA is certified for IEC safety standards and is compliant with lead-free soldering. This makes it an excellent choice for use in industrial, automotive, and medical applications.

In terms of its working principle, the RN242CST2RA consists of two elements, a reverse-biased diode and a resistor. The diode conducts when forward-biased, which means that its voltage must fall below its breakdown voltage to enter conduction. The resistor provides protection against reverse-biasing the diode. It also allows the diode to reach a stable operating point and ensures that the device handles the applied voltage without any degradation. Typically, the Zener voltage between the anode and cathode is approximately one-quarter of the applied voltage.

The RN242CST2RA is an ideal choice for applications that require high voltage and high isolation. It is suitable for use in power supplies, RF power amplifiers, transmitters, low-noise circuits, and high-speed rectifiers. It is designed to have a low equivalent series resistance and a high reverse isolation voltage, allowing it to effectively protect against unwanted interference. The specialized design of the RN242CST2RA makes it an excellent choice for high-voltage, high-isolation, and high-frequency applications. It is also durable, efficient, and cost effective.

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