VS-60APU06-N3

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

The VS-60APU06-N3 is a single-phase High-Voltage Silicon Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diode, which offers fast switching and low forward voltage drop, making it a popular choice for use in a variety of applications. It has a maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage rating of 600V, with average forward current ratings of 60 Amps.

Application fields

The VS-60APU06-N3 is typically used for general rectification in appliances, in motor control systems, in DC power supplies, and in inverter circuits. It is also used for AC/DC and DC/DC conversions. It is used for rectification for smoothing, power supply ripple voltage suppression, voltage doubling, and other steady d.c. voltage generation. It is also used as a replacement for higher voltage diodes.

Working principle

The VS-60APU06-N3 operates using the PN junction diode principle. When a voltage is applied to the terminals, an electric field is created across the PN junction and charge carriers pass through the junction. In forward bias, majority carriers (holes) flow from anode to cathode while minority carriers (electrons) flow from cathode to anode. This causes a current to flow in the forward direction, as the diode is then considered as a closed switch. In reverse bias, majority carriers from the cathode repel majority carriers from the anode and form a blocking layer. As a result, no current flows in the reverse direction.

Conclusion

The VS-60APU06-N3 is a High-Voltage Silicon Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diode that can be used for a variety of applications, such as DC power supplies, AC/DC and DC/DC conversions, motor control systems, and inverter circuits. It works by establishing an electric field across its PN junction and allows charge carriers to flow through, allowing current to flow in the forward direction, while blocking current in the reverse direction.