VS-30CPQ050-N3

VS-30CPQ050-N3 Diodes - Rectifiers - Arrays Application Field and Working Principle

The VS-30CPQ050-N3 is a type of diode rectifier array from Vishay Semiconductor. This device particularly features low forward voltage combined with high surge capability. Specially designed for high frequency applications, the diodes are packaged in a small and space saving D2PAK which is ideal for automotive, industrial and consumer applications that require PCB space-saving and high power handling.

The VS-30CPQ050-N3 provides high blocking voltage up to 600 volts, high current up to 150A, high surge capability, and low forward voltage drop. It consists of four reverse polarity parallel connected diodes in a single package. All the diodes have the same common anode lead, however each diode requires a separate cathode lead. The total power dissipation is up to 80W.

The mechanism of these diodes includes blocking voltages up to 600V, which is controlled by the distance between the anode attaching point and the cathode attaching point. Different types of this device are also available with blocking voltages 300V, 400V and 500V respectively.

Working Principle

The working principle of the VS-30CPQ050-N3 is based on the principle of rectification or conversion of AC power into DC power. It involves the use of the diodes to the positive and negative ‘halves’ of the waveform, and free electrons are allowed to only pass through the positive half of the waveform.

Each diode in the VS-30CPQ050-N3 alternately passes the electrons present in its anode region, and the electrons move into its cathode region. This alternating passage of electrons results in the formation of a DC current. Thus, the electricity recorded in terms of the current is rectified and allowed to travel only in one direction.

The VS-30CPQ050-N3 diodes are specifically designed to have low forward voltage drop, which guarantees that the thermal losses to each diode during the conversion of AC voltage into DC voltage are minimized. The reverse current leakage of these diodes is also very low.

Applications

The VS-30CPQ050-N3 diode rectifier array is used in a wide range of applications, including industrial, automotive, consumer and power management devices, such as lighting systems, battery charging systems, distribution panels, solar panels, rectifying applied AC voltages and some power amplifiers. It is also ideal for applications which require low forward voltage combined with high surge capability, because of its allocated space saving D2PAK.

In automotive applications, the VS-30CPQ050-N3 can be used in multi-voltage systems, voltage regulation systems, fuel injection systems, instrumentation and low-voltage battery management systems, as well as other types of current/voltage rectification.

The VS-30CPQ050-N3 is also suitable for use in various consumer applications, such as laptop chargers, power banks, LED power supplies, set-top boxes, and audio amplifiers.

The VS-30CPQ050-N3 is a reliable and versatile diode rectifier array for many applications, as it allows for low voltage drop and high surge capability.