VS-61CTQ040-N3

VS-61CTQ040-N3 Arrays - Rectifiers - Diodes

The VS-61CTQ040-N3 is a rectifier bridge that belongs to Vishay’s automotive-grade product line. It is an ultra-small surface-mounted device (SMD) that offers six general-purpose rectifiers in a single chip. The device is appropriate for widespread applications where high current capability and space-saving are required. Here are some of its features:

• Flammability-rated UL94 V-0, according to UL standards;
• Surge withstand maximum current of 120 A;
• Reverse voltage V(RRM): 40 V.

The rectifier bridge is available in flat SMD packages with the following dimensions:

• Dimensions: 1.9 x 0.9 x 0.4 mm;
• Lead pitch: 0.5 mm.

Application Field

The VS-61CTQ040-N3 is a perfect solution for automotive systems, as well as various commercial applications that need higher energy efficiency, greater reliability and better performance. This rectifier can also be used in low power electronic applications, industrial lighting, DC-AC inverters and UPS systems.

Working Principle

The VS-61CTQ040-N3 consists of six rectifiers which can be used to rectify alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). Each rectifier has an anode, a cathode and a pn junction which allows current to flow from the anode to the cathode when a voltage is applied across the junction. When the electrons flow through the rectifier, the forward-bias junction allows the current to flow through the diode and out the cathode terminal.

The VS-61CTQ040-N3 also contains a second layer which is connected to the anode terminal of the same rectifier. This is called the reverse biased junction and it prevents the current from flowing through the rectifier in the opposite direction. This stops reverse current flow and limits the amount of current that can flow through the rectifier.

In order to generate a DC voltage from the rectifier, the AC input is connected to the anode and cathode terminals of each rectifier. The diodes will then switch on and off at specific intervals depending on the direction of the AC current. This is known as full-wave rectification and is the most common technique used for rectifying AC voltage. The full-wave rectified output will contain more voltage than the alternating voltage and is then converted into a steady DC voltage using a smoothing capacitor.

The VS-61CTQ040-N3 is an efficient solution for automotive electronics and other applications that require a compact, high-performance rectifier bridge.