SS26LHRVG

Introduction

The SS26LHRVG is a single rectifier diode from the SS series. It is employed to facilitate the flow of electric current in one direction only. Common applications of rectifier diodes such as SS26LHRVG include power supplies, battery chargers, cell phones, etc.

Working Principle

The SS26LHRVG rectifier diode is a semiconductor device composed of two regions: the anode and the cathode.The Anode region has a larger surface area which is where the majority of charge carriers (electrons) accumulate. The Cathode region, with a smaller surface area, has less electron density when compared to the Anode region. The Cathode region also acts as a conduit for the flow of electron current.

When the SS26LHRVG diode is in the off state, no electrical current can flow from the Anode to the Cathode region owing to the lack of a suitable forward bias voltage. However, when a positive voltage of the correct magnitude is applied to the Anode, the diode is put into forward bias condition and the electron current is permitted to flow. This permits current to flow only in the one direction, from the Anode to the Cathode.

Applications

The SS26LHRVG rectifier diode can be used in a wide range of applications. Some of the most common uses are:

• Power supplies: The diode provides rectification of AC voltage to become DC voltage.
• Battery chargers: The diode is used to prevent reverse current flow when a battery is being charged.
• Cell phones: SS26LHRVG diodes can be used in cell phone circuitries to block reverse current flow.
• LED lighting circuits: The diode is used in LED lighting circuits to keep the current flowing in one single direction.
• Medical equipments: The diode is used in medical equipments such as EEG machines to block reverse current.
• Automotive electronics: The diode is used in automotive electronics such as car alternator to regulate current.

Conclusion

The SS26LHRVG is a single rectifier diode from the SS series with numerous applications, such as power supplies, battery chargers, cell phones, LED lighting circuits, medical equipments, and automotive electronics. The working principle of the SS26LHRVG rectifier diode is based on the Anode and Cathode regions, with the Anode having a larger surface area which accumulates majority of charge carriers, thus allowing for current flow in one direction only.