All About Diodes part-8

Datasheet Analysis:

The datasheets of the diodes gives valuable stuff about their various parameters such as:

·         Peak inverse voltage,

·         Reverse saturation currents at specified reverse voltages,

·         Maximum forward current,

·         Capacitance levels,

rse recovery time,

·         Storage and operating temperatures,

·         Peak repetitive forward current,

·         Peak forward surge current,

·         Average surge current and many more. .

The graphs to represent the voltage current characteristics and temperature dependences are also supplied.

Rectifying Diodes in Market:

·         Diodes designated from IN4001 to IN4007 are available with maximum forward voltage of 1.1 V and 1A being the maximum rectifying current. The maximum reverse current are 5 uA and PIV (Peak Inverse voltage) varies from 50V to 1000V.

·         Another series of diodes is IN5400 to IN5408 with maximum forward voltage of 1.2 V and 3A being the maximum rectifying current. The maximum reverse current are 5 uA and PIV (Peak Inverse voltage) varies from 50V to 1000V.

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