VS-VSKE91/16

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single The VS-VSKE91/16 is a rectifying diode which belongs to the family of Diodes-Rectifiers-Single. It is a discrete component created especially for the purpose of providing reliable protection in the reliability challenges faced by electronic circuits.The VS-VSKE91/16 is a high-current diode that can tolerate a large forward current while having low reverse leakage current. It is also fast in switching speed, recovering quickly after the overload conditions. In addition, it also features very low thermal resistance and high operating temperature range. Thus, it can be used in a variety of reliability-critical applications.The VS-VSKE91/16 is specifically designed to help protect high-reliability circuits and equipment from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and certain over-current incidents. It offers superior ESD protection and voltage clamping performance, preventing damage to the devices and circuits on which it is installed.The VS-VSKE91/16 is designed to perform several key functions such as: continuous rectification from DC-AC, switching and rectifying ( Di/Dr ) from AC-DC and Di/Dr from DC-DC. It effectively reduces events of over voltages, under voltages and surges in the power distribution circuits.The working principle of VS-VSKE91/16 diode involves the forward and reverse blocking operation under the influence of specific potential difference across its terminals. When there is forward blocking during normal operation, the diode does not conduct current, and in the reverse blocking mode, current is blocked and the terminals of the diode remain at a lower potential. During forward conduction, the anode or positive terminal is always at a higher potential than the cathode or negative terminal. Thus, any negative voltage applied to the diode is blocked, and current receives only from the positive side.In applications where Di/Dr from AC-DC is needed, the VS-VSKE91/16 diode can be connected forward biased and the supply connected to its anode. The current will then flow through the diode when the voltage applied to the anode is above the reverse-blocking threshold. During normal operation, the VS-VSKE91/16 offers a low-drop voltage across its terminals and constant current source when connected in series or parallel configurations.The applications of VS-VSKE91/16 diode include but are not limited to the following: output protection of power supplies, over-current protection in AC-DC or DC-DC converters, input protection in systems vulnerable to ESD and polarity reversal, automotive power supplies, as well as voltage and current regulation circuits.In conclusion, the VS-VSKE91/16 is an effective solution for the protection of electronic circuits and equipment from overtemperature, overcurrent, overvoltage, ESD, and surge events. Its high-current capability and low-leakage and very low-thermal resistance make it ideal for use in high-reliability and wide-temperature range applications.