VS-10MQ040-M3/5AT

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The VS-10MQ040-M3/5AT is a single rectifier diode designed and manufactured by the Vishay Corporation. The device offers excellent performance characteristics with low forward voltage drop and fast reverse recovery. It has a rating of up to 10A peak, making it suitable for many applications. It is housed in a TO-220 package and is commonly used in DC/DC converters and AC/DC power supplies.

The VS-10MQ040-M3/5AT is a single phase rectifier diode. It has a maximum reverse voltage of 400V, a forward current of 10A and a reverse current of 2A. The device has a low voltage drop of just 0.545V (Vf@10A, TJ=25°C). It also has an excellent reverse recovery time of just 25ns, making it suitable for high-speed switching applications. The diode is photo-sensitive and must be used with caution in applications where visible or near-visible radiation is present.

The VS-10MQ040-M3/5AT is used in many different applications such as AC and DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, and rectification in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics. It can be used for forward, reverse and bridge rectification, as well as optical coupling. It is also used in flyback converters, switched mode power supplies and PFCs (Power Factor Correction).

The principle of operation that is used in the VS-10MQ040-M3/5AT is the PN junction diode. A PN junction diode is formed by joining N-type and P-type semiconductor materials. The electrodes on the device form a one-way valve, allowing current to flow through in one direction (forward direction) but blocking current in the opposite direction (reverse direction). This phenomenon is known as the "Diode Effect".

When a diode is in a reverse-bias state, the PN junction is open to the flow of carrier particles. These carriers flow from the P-type material to the N-type material, creating a potential barrier that opposes the flow of current. When a forward-bias voltage is applied, the potential barrier is reversed, allowing current to flow through the PN junction and into the load. The device also has a "recovery time" which is the time it takes for the charge carriers to return to their original position after the applied voltage is removed.

The VS-10MQ040-M3/5AT is an excellent choice for applications requiring low forward voltage drop, fast recovery time, and power handling up to 10A peak. It is suitable for a variety of applications such as AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, and rectification in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics. The device is available in a TO-220 package and is photo-sensitive, so caution must be taken when using this in applications with visible or near-visible radiation.

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