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Low-loss rectifiers

3 March 2010 Power Electronics / Power Management

New protectifiers by Diotec combine the low forward voltage drop of a Schottky diode with the robust reverse characteristic of a transient voltage suppressor (TVS).

The new devices are suitable for low-loss rectification in circuits with reverse over-voltage surges. Typical applications are output rectifiers in switched mode power supplies, free-wheeling diodes for motors and inductors or diodes for reverse polarity protection.

The TSK2520D2 is a 25 A/20 V device in a TO-263AB package, with a forward voltage of <0,55 V at 25 A and <0,45 V at 5 A. It is characterised up to 600 W reverse peak pulse power on a 10/1000 μs pulse; forward surges can be up to 300 A for 10 ms. The reverse recovery time is as low as that of a Schottky diode.

The KT20A150 is a 20 A/150 V rated part in a TO-220AC package. It has a maximum working voltage of 150 V and a VF of <0,98 V at 20 A and <0,85 V at 5 A. It is specified for 800 W reverse peak power on a 10/1000 μs pulse, and is suitable for rugged industrial environments. Reverse recovery time is <250 ns and as such it can be used in systems up to 40 kHz. A special feature of the KT20 series is that it comes in two versions, one with the anode connected to the heatsink, the other with the cathode connected to the heatsink.

For more information contact Andrew Dixon, Hi-Q Electronics, +27 (0)11 894 8083, [email protected], www.hi-q.co.za



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