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)

1N34A and many other Germanium Diodes from AMS.

AMERICAN MICROSEMICONDUCTOR INC is one of the few suppliers of germanium diodes in the world; they have been supplying these parts to the largest manufactures in the world for over 30 years and they continue to be one of the largest suppliers of germanium diodes worldwide. (read more)

Jenoptik Laser Diode Group

RPMC Lasers has been chosen to distribute Jenoptik's diode lasers in the US. Jenoptik's laser diode group currently provides a wide portfolio including diode laser bars, vertical and horizontal stacks, CS and S-package bars and high-power fiber coupled modules. (read more)

iC-WKM is a driver for laser diodes in continuous wave operation with laser currents of up to 350 mA which requires only four external components. The wide power supply range of up to 15 V permits the operation of blue laser diodes. (read more)

Where do you go for Precision Zener Diodes?

Try American Microsemiconductor, AMS has been servicing the semiconductor industry for more than 35 years as an leader in component manufacturing and distribution. Give us a call today at (973) 377-9566 to find out how we can help your business! (read more)

Like an LD, the SLD provides a high optical output power. Anritsu's SLD feature broadband spectrum characteristics, typically found only in LEDs, and a low coherence. Their SLD features a low coherence length having a high intensity at a narrow radiation angle. (read more)