| theAnonymous1 |
Which would be the preferred diode for 60hz rectification? I know stealth has a lower Vf drop, but it also has a higher recovery time. Is the recovery time even important at 60hz?
I'm sure there are other properties to consider that I am overlooking.:xeye: |
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| Eva |
Reverse recovery is not important for 50/60Hz applications because di/dt is very low. Forward voltage drop is usually more important, but it's achieved at the expense of more stored charge and a longer recovery.
In 50/60Hz circuits the spike due to the brief reverse conduction is easily tamed with RC snubbers, as done in SMPS. |
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| theAnonymous1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Eva
Reverse recovery is not important for 50/60Hz applications because di/dt is very low. Forward voltage drop is usually more important, but it's achieved at the expense of more stored charge and a longer recovery.
In 50/60Hz circuits the spike due to the brief reverse conduction is easily tamed with RC snubbers, as done in SMPS. |
Thanks Eva.
So does that mean that the stealth diodes with proper RC snubbers would be best?
I already have both types, I'm just trying to figure out which one to use. |
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