Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has announced a family of active diodes which can reduce the 1.2V forward drop of 600V bridge rectifiers. Branded AlphaZBL, the first two parts are: AOZ7200 in SOT-23 for external mosfets (right) AOZ7270 in DFN 5×7 with internal 600V 190mΩ super-junction mosfet (below) “Both products are self-powered from the AC line ...
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