Description

The U20A6CIC is an Ultra Fast Recovery Rectifier Diode, manufactured by KEC (Korea Electronics), housed in the isolated TO-220F through-hole package. As an ultra-fast recovery diode, it's designed to switch off quickly with minimal reverse recovery time compared to standard rectifier diodes, reducing switching losses and improving efficiency in high-frequency power circuits.

The diode symbol printed on the package confirms its function as a rectifier, with the isolated TO-220F body simplifying heatsink mounting since no separate insulating mica pad is typically required, while still providing solid thermal performance for demanding switching applications.

Ultra fast recovery diodes like the U20A6CIC are commonly used as freewheeling/flyback diodes in switching power supplies, snubber circuits, and other high-frequency rectification applications where standard silicon diodes' slower recovery time would introduce excess switching losses and heat.

Key Specifications

• Type: Ultra Fast Recovery Rectifier Diode
• Manufacturer: KEC (Korea Electronics)
• Package Marking: U20A6CIC
• Package: TO-220F (isolated, 3-lead)
• Fast reverse recovery time for reduced switching losses
• Suitable for heatsink mounting without separate insulator

Common Applications

• Switch-mode power supply (SMPS) rectification
• Freewheeling/flyback diode in switching converters
• Snubber circuits
• General high-frequency power rectification

Package Includes

• 1 x KEC U20A6CIC Ultra Fast Recovery Diode (TO-220F)