Diotec Semiconductor unveils Recovery Rectifier Diodes for LED Lighting. LED luminaires are an innovative step towards environmentally friendly street lighting. Pavements and roads are better illuminated, especially at night, increasing safety and comfort in cities and communities. LEDs convert electrical energy into light and are therefore longer-lasting and more energy-efficient than conventional lighting technologies.

Significant energy and cost savings can be achieved. Since street luminaires are connected to the public power supply, special attention to the input stage of the lighting is required. High-voltage spikes from lightning strikes can damage this circuitry, cause equipment failure, and create unwanted darkness.

The SM4000 rectifier diode from Diotec Semiconductor offers an impressive 4000 V surge voltage in a single DO-213AB package. This means that overvoltages can hardly damage the input stage. This results in the reliable operation of the streetlight. The average forward current of this diode, 1 A, is more than sufficient for the power requirements of typical LED drivers, and their small footprint allows space-saving board mounting. All for bright, safe pavements and roads at night.

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