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    Bridge Rectifiers

    Bridge rectifiers are discrete semiconductors as they have a single semiconductor device i.e. a diode and are the opposite of an integrated circuit semiconductor which has various devices on a single piece of semiconductor. RS offer an extensive range of high-quality components from leading brands including ON Semiconductor, Vishay, IXYS and Semikron. You can find out more in our complete guide to bridge rectifiers.

    What do Bridge Rectifiers do?

    The diode bridge circuit was invented in 1895 and Leo Graetz designed a similar circuit, so they can also be known as a Graetz circuit or Graetz bridge. A bridge rectifier is built out of 4 or more diodes that are arranged in a specific configuration: the namesake bridge. This diode bridge can convert an input of alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a basic function for most electronic devices. It also provides the same output polarity for either input polarity. These devices work with a two-wire AC input, have two diode drops in their design and offer full-wave rectification.

    What are Bridge Rectifiers used for?

    Bridge Rectifiers are commonly used in power supplies that provide necessary DC voltage for the electronic components or devices and are found in various applications such as home appliances and white merchandise. Also, such devices are popular with electronic hobbyists who enjoy constructing circuits. Rectifiers are usually classified into single-phase and three-phase and then split again into uncontrolled, half controlled and full controlled rectifiers. They come in various package and mounting types including screw mount, surface mount and through-hole.

    What are the advantages of Bridge Rectifiers?

    A high peak inverse voltage (PIV) which is ideal for high voltage applications A high transformer utilisation factor Constructed with or without a transformer - does not need a centre tap transformer.

    What are the disadvantages of a Bridge Rectifier?

    Disadvantages of bridge rectifiers More expensive than other rectifiers as it requires four diodes Not ideal when a small voltage is required to be rectified Since bridge rectifiers are discrete devices, some of them need to be purchased along with other devices to achieve the desired functionality for which they are intended. For some engineering needs, the ability to purchase discrete semiconductors makes prototyping and production more affordable.

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    HY Electronic Corp
    Single Phase
    50A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    GBPC
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    450A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    28 x 28 x 7.8mm
    28mm
    IXYS
    Single Phase
    40A
    1600V
    Panel Mount
    SOT-227B
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    320A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.15V
    300µA
    38.3 x 25.07 x 9.6mm
    38.3mm
    Vishay
    Three Phase
    200A
    1600V
    Panel Mount
    INT-A-PAK
    6
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    1.5kA
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.49V
    10mA
    94 x 35 x 30mm
    94mm
    Vishay
    Three Phase
    110A
    1600V
    Panel Mount
    INT-A-PAK
    6
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    1kA
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.4V
    10mA
    94 x 35 x 30mm
    94mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    6A
    400V
    Through Hole
    D 72
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    137A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.2V
    10mA
    15.75 x 15.75 x 5.33mm
    15.75mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    35A
    1000V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -50 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    29 x 29 x 11.23mm
    29mm
    Taiwan Semiconductor
    Single Phase
    10A
    600V
    Through Hole
    KBU
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    200A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    23.7 x 7.1 x 19.3mm
    23.7mm
    onsemi
    Single Phase
    35A
    1000V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    29 x 29 x 11.23mm
    29mm
    Vishay
    -
    600A
    600V
    Surface Mount
    TO-244
    -
    -
    -
    Common Cathode, Dual
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    25A
    600V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC-A
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    420A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    28.6 x 28.6 x 7.7mm
    28.6mm
    IXYS
    Three Phase
    175A
    1200V
    Panel Mount
    PWS E 1
    5
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    1.95kA
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.65V
    300µA
    94 x 54 x 30mm
    94mm
    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    6A
    600V
    Through Hole
    GBJ
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    170A
    +150 °C
    -65 °C
    1V
    500µA
    30.3 x 4.8 x 20.3mm
    30.3mm
    HY Electronic Corp
    Single Phase
    3A
    1000V
    Through Hole
    D3K
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.05V
    500µA
    14.1 x 3.3 x 11.1mm
    14.1mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    25A
    600V
    Screw Mount
    D 34
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    420A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.11V
    10µA
    28.5 x 28.5 x 9.8mm
    28.5mm
    HY Electronic Corp
    Single Phase
    2A
    600V
    Through Hole
    D3K
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    -
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    500µA
    14.1 x 3.3 x 11.1mm
    14.1mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    35A
    1200V
    Screw Mount
    D 34
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    500A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.14V
    10µA
    28.5 x 28.5 x 9.8mm
    28.5mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    25A
    50V
    Screw Mount
    GBPC
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    300A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    5µA
    28.8 x 28.8 x 7.62mm
    28.8mm
    Vishay
    Single Phase
    3A
    1000V
    Through Hole
    D 46
    4
    -
    -
    Single
    55A
    +150 °C
    -40 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    16.7 x 16.7 x 6.35mm
    16.7mm
    DiodesZetex
    Single Phase
    25A
    600V
    Through Hole
    GBJ
    4
    Silicon Junction
    -
    Single
    350A
    +150 °C
    -65 °C
    1.05V
    500µA
    30.3 x 4.8 x 20.3mm
    30.3mm
    HY Electronic Corp
    Single Phase
    25A
    1000V
    Through Hole
    KBPC
    4
    Silicon Junction
    Silicon Junction
    Single
    400A
    +150 °C
    -55 °C
    1.1V
    10µA
    28.8 x 28.8 x 11.23mm
    28.8mm
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