V20DM60CHM3/I Discrete Semiconductor Products

The V20DM60CHM3/I rectifier is a high voltage integrated circuit (IC) rectifier diode array composed of twelve inversely-connected diodes that exhibit reverse blocking voltage from 600V to 700V. It has a high forward current capability and reverse leakage current, and is commonly used in conjunction with switching power supplies, AC controllers, and DC-DC converters. Its high voltage rating allows it to be used in high voltage applications, such as solar and wind energy installations.

The V20DM60CHM3/I consists of six pairs of back-to-back PN junction diodes, spaced in an array. Each pair of diodes consists of a cathode and an anode, and the direction of the current flow is determined by the polarity of the applied voltage. When the applied voltage is positive, each diode within the array conducts positively, allowing current to flow from the anode to cathode. When the applied voltage is negative, each diode within the array remains in reverse bias, preventing current from flowing across it. As a result, the V20DM60CHM3/I works as an effective rectifier by allowing current to flow in only one direction.

The V20DM60CHM3/I rectifier array is commonly used in power conversion circuits. It regulates alternating current (AC) signals to direct current (DC) signals, and is often used for charging batteries or controlling the speed of motors. In motor speed control applications, the V20DM60CHM3/I rectifier can be used to convert AC power to DC power, allowing the motor to control its speed by varying the amount of current passing through its terminals.

The V20DM60CHM3/I rectifiers also have numerous applications in circuit protection. By virtue of its high forward surge current and voltage capability, it is ideal for protecting sensitive electronic circuits against overvoltage and overcurrent. It can be used to protect against line transient voltages and provide isolation between the AC and DC power paths. It can also be used in solar panel applications to limit the voltage and current delivered to the load.

The V20DM60CHM3/I diode array is available in various package styles, such as TO-220, DIP, and SMD. It is heat resistive, offers low costs, and is thermally well-matched for use in automated assembly processes. Additionally, it has a wide operating temperature range and is capable of switching frequencies of up to 500kHz.

The V20DM60CHM3/I rectifier array is a reliable and cost-effective diode array IC suitable for a variety of industrial and consumer applications. It can be used in power supplies, motor control, circuit protection, and other applications where an effective rectification of AC signals is required.