STTH812G-TR Discrete Semiconductor Products

Introduction

The STTH812G-TR is a single-diode, high voltage, low leakage, efficient rectifier that belongs to Diodes - Rectifiers - Single, particularly common for use in lighting applications. The diode is economically packaged in a convenient small and lightweight hermetically sealed TO-243AA (SMA) surface mount package, for low profile and high density printed circuit board design.

Application Fields

This sizeable and reliable single-diode rectifier is adept at rectifying higher voltage levels and making electrical components more efficient while ensuring that they can implement on different devices. The device is ideal for various applications in the lighting industry such as outdoor lighting, panel lighting, and down lighting, among others. It can be used to replace standard line voltage, high voltage, and even low voltage rectifiers. The device is also well-suited for use in home appliances and other electronic and electrical applications. Overall, its low profile and high density enable the device to be used in a wide range of applications.

Working Principle

The STTH812G-TR is a low leakage, high voltage, efficient single-diode rectifier designed to rectify high voltage levels and make electrical components more efficient. The diode operates on a single process, high voltage, and offers excellent protection against internal and external overcurrents. The device employs a virtual ground technique in which a 0.6V Zener is used as a ground reference, which ensures that the voltage drops over the diode are at acceptable levels without causing severe stress on the components. The device also employs a VRM structure that helps reduces the voltage of the anode relative to the cathode. The device efficiently employs a low voltage drop, ensuring that the output voltage remains low. This helps the device reduce losses due to PIV and improves efficiency.

Conclusion

The STTH812G-TR is an efficient single-diode rectifier that belongs to Diodes - Rectifiers - Single. This device is apt for use in a variety of popular applications, such as outdoor lighting, panel lighting, down lighting, and home appliances. The device can operate on a single process, high voltage and offers excellent protection against internal and external overcurrents. The diode employs a virtual ground technique, a Zener diode, and a VRM structure, thus enabling a low voltage drop to ensure efficiency and reduce losses. All its features make this device an effective and consistent source of power.