SS14HE

Introduction

A SS14HE is a rectifier that is constructed with a single, heavy-duty aluminum anode and a lead-tin oxide-silicon cathode. The device offers high efficiency, fast switching and low thermal resistance. Commonly used in ac-dc and dc-dc converters for power conversion and phase control, the SS14HE is a popular choice for industrial and commercial applications.

Advantages

• High Efficiency: Featuring low forward voltage drop (VF), the SS14HE has a low power dissipation allowing for high efficiency
• Fast Switching: The SS14HE has fast switching characteristics.
• Low Thermal Resistance: Offering low thermal resistance, the SS14HE rectifier has a long life.
• Industrial Applications: The SS14HE has been designed to meet the demands of industrial applications, offering high reliability and long life.

Applications

SS14HE is widely used in ac-dc and dc-dc converters for power conversion and phase control. SS14HE has a low complexity structure and is suitable for low voltage, low frequency applications. Due to its fast switching features, the SS14HE can operate over a wide temperature range. Its high efficiency and low thermal resistance makes it an ideal choice for industrial and commercial applications.

Working Principle

The SS14HE rectifier is a single device with an anode and a cathode. The anode is connected to the positive terminal of the supply and the cathode is connected to the negative terminal of the supply. When an electric current is flowing through the device, the anode and cathode form a rectifier platform. The device then functions as a two-layer diode and its function is to convert alternating current (AC) into a direct current (DC) signal.

During the forward biasing of the SS14HE, the anode is positively charged and the cathode is negatively charged. This is because the anode is more positively charged than the cathode. With the positive charge applied to the anode, it pulls the electrons of the supply towards the anode – allowing for a forward current flow and creating a rectified signal. During the reverse bias of the device, the reverse voltage applied on the anode is greater than that applied to the cathode. This forces the electrons away from the anode and cuts off the current flow through the device.

Conclusion

The SS14HE is a heavy-duty rectifier with high efficiency and fast switching capabilities. It is suitable for applications in ac-dc and dc-dc converters and is designed to meet the demands of industrial applications. With its low complexity structure, fast switching characteristics and low thermal resistance, SS14HE is the perfect choice for industrial and commercial applications.