In this discussion the term diode and rectifier will be used interchangeably; however, the term diode usually implies a small signal device with current typically in the milliamp range; and a rectifier, a power device, conducting from 1 to 1000 amps or even higher... (read more)

Diodes, Rectifiers, Diode Arrays, General Purpose Diodes, High-speed Diodes, Varistors and more from American Microsemiconductor, Inc. With over 17,000,000 electronic components sitting on our warehouse shelves we can almost guarantee that we've got the right part for the job! (read more)

a varicap diode, varactor diode or tuning diode is a type of diode which has a variable capacitance that is a function of the voltage impressed on its terminals (read more)

Diode Arrays from American Microsemiconductor.

American Microsemiconductor Inc, designs low junction capacitance, fast switching and high reliability custom diode arrays in many diode array configurations and packages. (read more)

The tunnel diodes from American Microsemiconductor are the diodes with negative resistance region that allow very fast switching speeds, up to 5 GHz. The operation of the tunnel diode and back diodes... (read more)

J500 / SST500 Series Surface Mount and Thru-Hole Current Regulating Diodes. Nominal Current from 0.192mA to 5.6mA, Operation to 50 Volts, Direct Replacement for Siliconix J500 and SST500 Series, Ideal for Current Limiting and Constant Current Applications, Instant Availability (read more)

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The Zener diode provides an accurate reference voltage. (read more)

Our CRD range has now been extended up to 18mA to meet the demand for higher current levels in CRD applications. Current stability is achieved despite voltage varying over the range 6-25V. CRDs also offer circuit stability in waveform generators, biased amplifiers and can be used as a voltage reference when used with a zener diode. (read more)