26 December 2024
The new generation of FRED ultra-fast recovery diodes
Over the past 5 years, power topologies have changed fundamentally. Various power supply structures are bulky now, and there is no 50 / 60Hz power transformer. more necessary. These traditional transformers account for a major part of the volume and conventional power supplies by weight. today they have been replaced using smaller and lighter planar transformers (Futurewafer made), Its core material now consists of sintered ferrite instead of iron sheets
Operating frequency up to 250 kHz. For the same power rating, high operating frequency significantly reduces weight and volume converter. This development is significantly influenced by novelty, Fast switching power transistors, e.g. as MOSFETS or IGBTs, operate at high blocking voltage (VCES > 600 V). However , almost all topologies are equipped with these transistors also require ultra-fast diode response to conduct load current and rectify AC output when DC voltage is required. The switching behavior of these diodes must be tailored to match the switching properties of transistors.
This applies not only to switching power supplies, but also to inverter circuits. For these inverters, the PWM frequency chosen by the manufacturer is around 8 kHz to create a smooth sinusoidal waveform of the output current or use a PWM frequency that operates above the audible level of 20 kHz.
In addition to its characteristics, there are free power transfer switches , pass diodes and freewheeling diodes
Regarding power loss, efficiency and operational safety of the entire plant.
They also play a decisive role in improving SMPS efficiency and reducing inverter losses , a clear requirement for ultrafast diodes use. Ultrafast Diode Description All functions are included here modern epitaxial diodes , e.g. soft recovery , have low reverse recovery current IRM and short reverse recovery times.
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