VS-8EWS12STRPBF Discrete Semiconductor Products

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single: VS-8EWS12STRPBF Application Field and Working Principle

The VS-8EWS12STRPBF diode is a single-phase rectifier with special features. It is a good choice for applications where the rapid rate of change in current and voltage must be well controlled. This is because the VS-8EWS12STRPBF features relatively low conduction losses, which are desirable characteristics for this type of diode.

The VS-8EWS12STRPBF Diode family is advanced Schottky Barrier Rectifiers that provide great performance and stable operation at very low forward voltage drop. They offer a low leakage current when reverse biased and low capacitance when forward biased. The Diode also offers superior thermal stability and can withstand high junction temperatures of up to 125°C.

The working principle of this type of diode involves the transition of electrons from a lower energy level to a higher energy level across the diode’s junction. The diode will permit current flow in the forward direction only when there is a potential difference across it because the diode is designed to allow current in the direction where the electrons have the higher energy level.

In the reverse-biased direction, the electrons from the negative side of the diode junction travel through the barrier and recombine with the holes on the positive side. This recombination results in a reverse current, and the VS-8EWS12STRPBF diode is designed to keep this reverse current below its maximum reverse voltage, which is 200V.

The VS-8EWS12STRPBF offers flexibility of choice with different packages. It is available in EDF packages, which come in two sizes: 3.2x3.2x2.2mm and 4.3x3.3x2.1mm. This allows customers to choose the package size that suits their application best. It is also available in exposed die version for surface mounting.

The VS-8EWS12STRPBF is suitable for applications such as LED lighting, power management, automotive, and consumer electronics. This diode is a good solution for high frequency applications due to its low conduction losses. It is also a good choice for low forward voltage requirements, as the VS-8EWS12STRPBF offers a low forward voltage drop of 0.8V.

The VS-8EWS12STRPBF diode provides excellent performance in many electrical applications. It offers good functionality in both forward and reverse directions, allowing it to be used in various applications. It also has a low leakage current, low conduction losses, and low forward voltage drop, making it a good choice for devices that require precise current and voltage control.