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 Components 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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Vishay VS-KBPC810PBF, Bridge Rectifier, 8A 1000V, 4-Pin D 72
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Vishay VS-26MT60, 3-phase Bridge Rectifier, 25A 600V, 5-Pin D 63
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Semikron SKD 25/12, 3-phase Bridge Rectifier, 25A 1200V, 5-Pin G 10b
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HY Electronic Corp GBJ5006, Bridge Rectifier, 50A 600V, 4-Pin GBJ
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HY Electronic Corp GBJ5010, Bridge Rectifier, 50A 1000V, 4-Pin GBJ
VND479,216.32Tube (1 Tube of 15) -
Taiwan Semiconductor GBU602 D2, Bridge Rectifier, 6A 100V, 4-Pin GBU
VND494,947.20Tube (1 Tube of 20) -
Vishay VS-36MT120, 3-phase Bridge Rectifier, 35A 1200V, 5-Pin D 63
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Taiwan Semiconductor KBL407G T0, Bridge Rectifier, 4A 1000V, 4-Pin KBL
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Vishay VS-26MT160, 3-phase Bridge Rectifier, 25A 1600V, 5-Pin D 63
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Vishay DF10M-E3/45, Bridge Rectifier, 1A 1000V, 4-Pin DF-M
VND602,569.44Tube (1 Tube of 50) -
Taiwan Semiconductor GBU807 D2, Bridge Rectifier, 8A 1000V, 4-Pin GBU
VND610,434.88Tube (1 Tube of 20) -
Vishay KBU8J-E4/51, Bridge Rectifier, 8A 600V, 4-Pin KBU
VND627,892.32Tray (1 Tray of 5) -
Diodes Inc GBU610, Bridge Rectifier, 6A 1000V, 4-Pin GBU
VND663,382.72Tube (1 Tube of 20) -
HY Electronic Corp KBPC5010, Bridge Rectifier, 50A 1000V, 4-Pin KBPC
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HY Electronic Corp KBPC2506, Bridge Rectifier, 25A 600V, 4-Pin KBPC
VND1,042,266.72Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
HY Electronic Corp KBPC5006, Bridge Rectifier, 50A 600V, 4-Pin KBPC
VND1,123,606.88Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
IXYS VUO55-16NO7, 3-phase Bridge Rectifier Module, 58A 1600V, 5-Pin PWS B
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HY Electronic Corp SBR3510, 3-phase Bridge Rectifier, 35A 1000V, 5-Pin SBR
VND1,213,963.52Pack (1 Pack of 5)
