SS210L MHG

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

The SS210L MHG is a single rectifier diode with a dedicated application field. The SS210L MHG provides a fast and reliable switch between a forward path and a reverse path, allowing it to serve a variety of rectification needs. Its working principle can be outlined as follows.

Working Principle

When the SS210L MHG operates at its rated dc input, its output is determined by the forward path. In the forward path, electricity passes through the most resistive layer of the semiconductor material and is then injected into the output terminal. The output voltage then is determined by the full forward voltage drop of the diode.

When a voltage of reverse polarity is applied to the diode, the reverse path conducts current and the diode performs in an opposite manner. As current flows from the output terminal back to the input terminal, the full reverse voltage drop across the diode is subtracted from the input voltage.

Under either forward or reverse paths, the SS210L MHG has a temperature coefficient of 0.0045/K. Since its forward voltage drop decreases as the temperature increases, the object\'s power dissipation also decreases with increased temperature.

Application Fields

The SS210L MHG is primarily used as a rectifier to rectify an alternating current (AC) signal into a direct current (DC) signal. This single rectifier diode provides a fast, reliable switch between the two paths (forward and reverse) and is used in a variety of applications.

Pulse width modulators in switching power supplies use the SS210L MHG rectifiers as its primary means of rectifying the alternating current. Additionally, the shunt-diode clipper circuit uses it to prevent the voltage across an inductor from becoming negative. Other applications include its usage as a low-voltage regulator, a current limiter, a surge suppresser, and a control circuit.

Conclusion

The SS210L MHG provides both a reliable and economical means for rectifying alternating current into a direct current. With its fast switching between the forward and reverse paths, the SS210L MHG can be used for a wide variety of rectification needs including pulse-width modulators, shunt-diode clipper circuits, low-voltage regulators, current limiters, surge suppressers, and control circuits.