A superconducting diode bridge composed of four superconducting diodes efficiently converts AC to DC at cryogenic temperatures, achieving rectification efficiencies up to 42% ± 5%.

If only there was some way to take an AC source and produce DC. Well, of course there is - the bridge rectifier. This is actually a pretty simple circuit but it depends on one key element - the diode.

This AC to DC converter circuit is capable of converting an alternative voltage within 70V – 260V range into a DC voltage within 180V to 350V DC range, so it can be used for 110V and 220V too. To ...

Diodes are essential semiconductor devices used to control the direction of electrical current in circuits. This tutorial explains how diodes work, their different types, and why they are critical ...

This process rectifies the AC input into pulsating DC output, letting only positive half-cycles pass through. Half-Wave Rectification. The simplest form of rectification is half-wave rectification, ...

Bourns designed these high power TVS diodes with enhanced temperature performance to meet robust circuit protection requirements that offer superior protection against power line surges and indirect ...

Enhanced Circuit Protection. PTVS diodes are offered in a wide voltage range with surge current ratings of 3, 6, 10 and 15 kA to deliver protection advantages compared to MOVs in typical AC and DC ...

Current is either AC or DC and a multimeter is equipped to measure both. Both AC and DC currents are measured in amps, which ...

Bourns, Inc. announced the introduction of new high Power TVS diode models in SMD packaging for use in AC and DC power line applications. The new models feature high current bidirectional port ...