SS12LHMTG

The SS12LHMTG is a rectifier diode. It looks like a two-pole switch, but with a round shell for mechanical protection. The SS12LHMTG is a versatile device used in various types of circuit applications, from simple to highly specialized. Its significant performance characteristics make it suitable for a wide array of applications.

Application Field

The SS12LHMTG\'s features make it ideal for a variety of applications, such as in rectifiers, ultra-fast switches, and voltage regulators. Its capabilities can be further extended with the addition of an external heat sink to increase power dissipation. The SS12LHMTG has been placed to great use in consumer and industrial products, including motor control systems, power supplies, and motor driver circuits.

The SS12LHMTG also can be applied as a diode bridge, which is a great choice for DC-DC converters with up to 15 amps. This rectifier diode can be used in any device that requires current rectification, and its voltage tolerance can rise up to 1000 V. That makes the SS12LHMTG particularly suitable for applications in power transmission, vehicle power systems, and various other AC and DC applications.

Working Principle

When forward biased, the SS12LHMTG acts as a low-voltage switch that allows current to flow through one side, while blocking it from the other side. This is accomplished by a process called rectification. In this process, the diode changes incoming alternating current into direct current.

When in the reverse bias, the SS12LHMTG blocks current in both directions. When reverse biased and the reverse voltage exceeds the rated peak inverse voltage, the diode is said to be in a reverse breakdown. This occurs when the diode is switched off and no current will flow even in the reverse direction.

The SS12LHMTG has high surge handling capability and fast turn-off speed, making it ideal for power switching applications. It is also a good choice for circuit protection, reverse polarity protection, temperature monitoring and voltage over-voltage protection.