The solution The efficiency of diode-based bridge rectifiers has not kept pace with other technologies. So, in lieu of diodes, one can take advantage of recent MOSFET improvements and use these ...

On the subject of data sheets (at Rev 1.0), I feel both need more work to improve understanding about these potentially fascinating ICs. As well as the oddly described thresholds, the (more extensive) ...

This article shows how to build a “greener” rectifier, substantially reducing losses by eliminating the diodes in the bridge rectifier and substituting modern low-R DS (ON) power MOSFETs.

Rarely a week goes by that some company doesn’t offer to send us their latest and greatest laser. You know the type — couple of aluminum extrusions, Class 4 diode flopping around in the… ...

Different diodes need different drivers to mitigate the voltage and current. For example, the driver from Na UBM44 or NUBM47 laser will not work for the diode M140 laser.

Linear Technology Corporation announces the availability of a low loss 3-phase ideal diode bridge rectifier reference design, demonstrated on evaluation board DC2465. Conventional 3-phase rectifiers ...

Diodes (DIOD) is benefiting from a strong footprint in the industrial and automotive markets. Its 2A trench Schottky rectifiers and automotive-compliant linear LED driver further strengthen its ...

Why replace the simplicity of four conventional diodes in a full-bridge rectifier with four N-channel MOSFETS and a driver IC? The more current your circuit draws, the better this idea becomes.

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