Press Releases from GD Rectifiers (129 total)
Enerdoor's CE Certification Service available at GD Rectifiers
As one of the largest EMI and RFI filter manufacturers in the world, Enerdoor also offers CE Certification and consulting service. When equipment is CE compliant facilities run more efficiently which results in both logistical and economical benefits.
What is the CE mark?
The CE mark is a symbol that a manufacturer affixes to their products in order to meet the European law requirements. The list of products that apply the…
GD Rectifiers Line Card 2018
Discover our products, services and capabilities by downloading our latest line card
GD Rectifiers have been helping engineers, purchasing specialists and hobbyists achieve their goals through their extensive range of power electronics and customer service excellence for over 50 years. Delivering unrivalled account management and customer service, ensuring high-quality components are delivered on time and in budget, making them one of the UK’s leading distributors.
GD Rectifiers work closely with their…
Ocram’s High Voltage Diodes Available at GD Rectifiers
Ocram is a leading manufacturer of rotating diode assemblies, photovoltaic triple diode assemblies and high voltage diodes.
Ocram was founded in 1999 and work in close partnership with Semikron to focus on innovation through renewable energy. They service motor drives, wind energy, solar energy, power supplies and transport equipment applications.
Ocram’s High Voltage Diodes
Ocram’s high voltage diodes are hermetically sealed in ceramic tubes and are suitable for solder or screw connections.…
The Distributor Advantage by GD Rectifiers
Today, design engineers are becoming increasingly demanding of distributors.
They require instant sample quantities, quality field application engineer (FAE), support flexible production logistics and competitive pricing.
We explore the wide range of advantages that using distributors provide…
Design and Technical Support
The best distributors proactively encourage innovation and drive forward thinking. FAE’s use distributors technical expertise to identify new products that fill a niche in a project. The distributor is always at hand…
RISQ: Assurance for the Rail Industry
The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (also known as RISQ) assures over 110 buyers within the industry with greater confidence in doing business with over 4,300 suppliers. RISQ provides a greater insight in to the supply base they are engaging with to deliver the relevant goods and services.
RISQ has recently transformed from being a concession provided by a third party to being brought in-house by RSSB, providing supplier assurance that…
Benefits of using Film/Foil Capacitors
Film/foil capacitors consist of two aluminium foils acting as the electrodes. The foil electrodes are separated by a polymer film dielectric. These materials are non-inductively wound to form the capacitor element. The wire leads are soldered directly to the aluminium foil electrode which extends out on both sides of the capacitor element.
A sufficient thickness of dielectric film is essential to withstand the applied electric field, this is because the foil…
Managing Stock Allocations: 10 Tips to Prevent Long Lead Times by GD Rectifiers
The semiconductor industry is experiencing high demand and lengthy lead times particularly due to the growing demand in hybrid and electric mobility, regenerative power generation and industrial applications.
We share our top 10 tips to managing your stock allocations in order to avoid long lead times and improve your time to market.
Before Allocation
1. Place a scheduled order
Buyers who have placed a scheduled order are always in…
IXYS Silicon Carbide Power MOSFETs by GD Rectifiers
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is known as a semiconductor material offering very fast switching, very low on-state and switching losses and increased power density. These features can be used achieving smaller and more efficient converters following the trend to higher bus voltages. Silicon carbide is used in various applications including: high efficient DC-DC converters, solar inverters, UPS systems and supercharge solutions.
IXYS offers silicon carbide solutions based on IXYS’ own ISOPLUS packaging…
Enerdoor's EMC Solutions by GD Rectifiers
The Enerdoor Group is the industry's international leader in the development and production of Electromagnetic Solutions for automated and industrial machinery.
Enerdoor provides a wide array of solutions for protection of machinery and equipment, CE approval and testing and elimination of noise, improved reliability and reduced downtime. The Enerdoor Group consists of: Eichhoff Elektro, FinMotor and FinLab which all sit under the parent company.
GD Rectifiers is an official distributor…
Bussmann’s New Fuse Holder Enhances Safety in High-Voltage Solar Installations …
Eaton's Bussmann Series has recently introduced a new Bussmann series DIN-Rail fuse holder specifically designed for 1500-volt (v) photovoltaic (PV) systems. The unique design of the CHPV15L85 fuse holder covers live parts when in the extracted position, offering a high degree of worker safety by preventing accidental contact during fuse replacement.
Eaton develops and manufactures Bussmann series critical circuit protection, power management and electrical safety products designed to provide innovative…
How to Select a Distributor Partner by GD Rectifiers
Distributors offer enormous benefits, our top tips will help you find the right one for you.
Working with distributors to source electronic components presents a wide range of benefits but finding the right distributor to partner with can prove difficult and time consuming.
We explore the four simple steps to finding the right distributor for your business.
Product Portfolio
Distributors, who are also in some cases manufacturers of components too, have access…
IXYS UK Westcode Replacement Parts by GD Rectifiers
The amount of obsolescence parts in the electronic components industry has increased dramatically over the past 15 years. It is common for manufacturers to launch a product with a short lifecycle in comparison to the lifecycle of the equipment it is being used in, often discontinuing a product after just 12-18 months.
GD Rectifiers work closely with IXYS UK Westcode on product discontinuations, to ensure we find product solutions and replacements…
Electric Vehicles to Boost Semiconductor Demand by GD Rectifiers
The demand for electric vehicles is set to boost the semiconductor market by an annual growth rate of 7.7% to 2023.
With plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is estimated that the majority of new cars and vans manufactured will be electric by 2030.
It is predicted that revenue growth for semiconductors used in automotive systems will outnumber the growth rate of the overall semiconductor industry due to the demand and…
KONČAR’s Official UK Distributor - GD Rectifiers
KONČAR is the leading regional manufacturer of power electronics, protection, measurement and ripple control systems and devices for equipping complex plants in energetic, industry and transport and one of the more significant Croatian suppliers of ICT equipment and business information systems.
KONČAR manufactures electric equipment and electro-energetic plant, specialising in the development, engineering, production, testing and maintenance of industrial electronic devices and systems.
GD Rectifiers is proud to be KONČAR’s official distributor…
IXYS 60V TrenchT3 HiPerFET Power MOSFETs by GD Rectifiers
IXYS’ 60V TrenchT3 HiPerFET Power MOSFETs are ultra low on-resistance, rugged devices for industrial power conversion applications. They feature:
- Ultra low on-state resistance
- High current handling capability
- Avalanche rated
- Fast body diode
- 175°C operating temperature
- …
Selecting Heatsinks Efficiently by GD Rectifiers
Heatsinks made of extruded aluminium are often the preferred method of choice when sourcing heat dissipation solutions of electronic semiconductor devices.
Heatsink solutions provide efficient thermal management, but purchasers also need to consider thermotechnical performance and additional functional features to determine how suitable a heatsink is for their project.
The heat dissipation process of electronic components is usually made by means of an active or passive system, also known as a quiet…
Benefits of using GD Rectifiers as your Distributor of Power Electronic Componen …
GD Rectifiers is one of the UK’s preferred distributors of power electronic components, they work with businesses to design, build and test their products.
Today more and more OEMs with global aspirations are looking to work with UK partners to assist them with designing, building and testing their products. In today’s market, OEMs are looking to build relationships with UK manufacturers to increase their product offering and geographic reach…
IXYS UK Westcode Fuses Available at GD Rectifiers
IXYS UK Westcode is renowned as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of power semiconductor devices providing high quality design, development and manufacture of high protection fuses.
Westcode’s fuses are specifically designed to provide protection for power semiconductors against circuit faults and in turn, to isolate failed devices. Their proven advanced technology provides the performance and characteristics required to meet the levels of protection required in today’s power conversion equipment.
GD Rectifiers…
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a Popular Choice for Power Electronic Devices
As more engineers choose to use silicon carbide, we look at the benefits SiC has to offer.
Silicon
Silicon has been used as a semiconductor switch for over 50 years and the quest for higher switching frequencies, higher blocking voltages, lower losses, greater power densities and increased operating temperatures has led to the launch of Silicon Carbide (SiC) and other wide band gap materials used in power devices.
Silicon Carbide
Silicon Carbide is fast…
Drives and Controls 2018 by GD Rectifiers
This year’s Drives & Controls Exhibition is taking place at Birmingham’s NEC Arena from 10th-12th April 2018. The show will host over 400 exhibitors and attract over 13,000 visitors. The Drives & Controls show will cover the latest in mechanical power transmission, motion control and automation.
The biennial show is recognised as the UK’s leading event for Automation, Power Transmission and Motion Engineering. It focuses on: motors, machine safety, inverters, repairs…
Embedded World 2018 Highlights by GD Rectifiers
This year’s Embedded World took place between 27th February and 1st March in Nuremburg, Germany. The exhibition welcomed 30,000 visitors and over 1,000 exhibitors.
The conference theme over the three-day event addressed ‘Embedded Goes Autonomous’, with topics including embedded vision, IoT, autonomous systems, security and safety and hardware engineering.
Lynx Software Technologies
Lynx Software Technologies explained its strategy for building on LynxSecure 6.0 to help create the internet of trust on which…
IXYS UK Westcode Introduces New Range of Very High Current FRDs by GD Rectifiers
IXYS UK Westcode have recently launched a range of new 4.5kV very high current fast recovery diodes (HP-sonic FRDs) with nominal operating currents from 1.8kA to 3kA, to be used in conjunction with IXYS UK’s range of very high current press-pack IGBTs.
IXYS UK Westcode’s new diodes incorporates their most advanced die bonding technology, where the silicon die is bonded to a metallic disc using a low temperature sinter technology,…
IXYS CPC2907B Optically Isolated Solid State Power Relays (MOSFET-based)
IXYS’ CPC2907B is a dual, normally open (1-form-A) solid state relay that comprises two independent, optically coupled MOSFET switches. The combination of highly efficient LEDs and photovoltaic die makes possible an input to output isolation of 4000Vrms.
The optically coupled output driver, which uses the patented OptoMOS architecture, is controlled by a highly efficient infrared LED.
Dual OptoMOS relays provide a more compact design solution than discrete single-pole relays in a…
Time to Market Matters by GD Rectifiers
GD Rectifiers is one of the UK’s preferred distributors of power electronic components. We stock a broad range of semiconductors, electromganetic components, fuses, capacitors, emi filters and traction converters from the world’s leading manufacturers, including IXYS, Westcode, SEMIKRON, United Automation, Eaton Bussmann, Mersen, EDI, Sirio, Telcon, Koncar, Ocram, Enerdoor and Eichhoff Elektro.
We understand that a products time to market is crucial which is why we work hard to ensure we…
Rising Lead Times of Electronic Components by GD Rectifiers
Why are long lead times occurring?
A large mix of IoT and the rapid growth of Asian markets has played a significant part in the extended lead times that the industry is now experiencing.
With a relatively slow amount of growth in the semiconductor industry in 2016 and 2017 compared to the boom in 2015, production at the manufacturing houses had slowed to imitate the demand.
The catch-up in demand process was always…
Mersen's Range of Surge Arresters by GD Rectifiers
Mersen is an industry pioneer in surge protection technology, with a global offering of surge protection devices for your entire facility. Mersen’s Surge-Trap SPDs line span devices comply with IEC 61643-1 standard and devices are designed to UL1449 3rd edition standards.
Providing advanced overvoltage protection to meet today’s toughest requirements, you can rely on Mersen’s Surge Trap SPDs for proven and safe facility-wide protection.
The IEC/EN range for electrical power…
SEMIKRON's Power Electronic Stacks Available at GD Rectifiers
SEMIKRON is the global market leader in power electronic stacks, with over 200,000 assemblies in the field, they offer an extensive range of power stacks from simple modules on heat sinks to fully integrated cabinets.
SEMIKRON has five global stack centres which provide optimised, pre-qualified and field-tested stack assemblies. Their stacks are available on short lead times making it easy to customise their customers’ requirements.
The controller is powered by the rugged…
GD Rectifiers Becomes an Official Distributor for IXYS Integrated Circuits Divis …
GD Rectifiers is an official distributor for IXYS Integrated Circuits Division (formerly Clare Inc), which has been part of IXYS Corporation since 2002. IXYS Integrated Circuits Division designs and manufactures high voltage IC's and solid state power relays for the telecommunication, security, utility metering and industrial control industries.
GD Rectifiers offers IXYS ICD's complete range of Solid State Power Relays, Optically Isolated AC Power Switches and Gate Drivers.
Reasons to shop with…
Littelfuse’s Acquisition of IXYS - The Benefits By GD Rectifiers
Littelfuse's recent acquisition of IXYS Corporation will combine a strong culture of customer service and a collective commitment to the future of the power semiconductor industry.
The acquisition of IXYS provides three strong benefits: offering a full range of power needs, building rich technology heritage and providing innovation.
Full range of power needs
Littelfuse has significantly expanded the breadth of its product offering of power semiconductors, with solutions spanning across a full range…
GD Rectifiers - Servicing the Rail Industry for Over 50 Years
GD Rectifiers has been servicing the rail industry for over 50 years, developing and manufacturing critical components, solutions and technologies. We design, engineer and commission solutions to deliver safe, reliable and cost effective solutions.
We offer a wide range of products for rolling stock applications, such as breakers, miniature circuit breakers and cable protection systems.
Capacitors
We are a leading distributor for API Capacitors who supply a wide range of capacitor…
GD Rectifiers: The Official UK Distributor for the Enerdoor Group
GD Rectifiers is the UK’s leading independent distributor of electronic components and have been servicing engineers and buyers in the aviation, automotive, rail, industrial and medical industries for over 50 years.
Alongside distributing for some of the world’s most renowned manufacturers within the electronics market, including: semiconductors, circuit protection devices, passive components and electromagnetic solutions, they also manufacture their own range of power assemblies, heatsinks, high voltage diodes, obsolete semiconductors and…
SEMIKRON Launches New PV-SKiiP4
SEMIKRON’s new PV-SKiiP4 with extended transient DC-link voltage rating of 1500V implies that this voltage level occurs for a short and limited time duration as it is valid for typical PV-application conditions. The PV-SKiiP4 series has a unique internal low inductive construction which permits switching operation with a slightly extended safe operating area at low start-up currents. The PV-SKiiP4 is a cost and power loss efficient solution for 1500V PV-solar…
Enerdoor's Motor Protection Range
Enerdoor has developed a Motor Protection Series to protect motors from harmful overvoltage and dV/dt spikes generated on the output. This is particular useful for applications with variable frequency drives and servo-motors.
This series includes common mode and differential mode inductances, sine wave filters and snubbers designed to work with various frequency switches, output frequencies and applications.
The sin wave filter series reduces the pulse wave modulation (PWM) effect, converts the PWM…
Enerdooh's Motor Protection Range by GD Rectifiers
Enerdoor has developed a Motor Protection Series to protect motors from harmful overvoltage and dV/dt spikes generated on the output. This is particular useful for applications with variable frequency drives and servo-motors.
This series includes common mode and differential mode inductances, sine wave filters and snubbers designed to work with various frequency switches, output frequencies and applications.
The sin wave filter series reduces the pulse wave modulation (PWM) effect, converts the PWM…
Littelfuse Acquires IXYS Corporation
On the 17th January, Littelfuse announced the completion of its acquisition of IXYS Corporation. IXYS is a global pioneer in the power semiconductor market with a focus on medium- to high-voltage power semiconductors across the industrial, communications, consumer and medical device markets.
Littlefuse has completed its acquisition of IXYS Corporation (including: IXYS Colorado, IXYS Power, IXYS Korea, IXYS LongBeach, IXYS Integrated Circuits Division, IXYS San Sebastian, IXYS UK Westcode, Zilog and…
IXYS UK Westcode announces increased voltage rating of 50mm die rectifier diode …
IXYS UK Westcode announces an increased maximum voltage and a new low profile package option for its W2624 series rectifier diode. The maximum grade voltage is increased to 2.8Kv and a new 21mm thick package option is added to the standard range for this rectifier diode.
IXYS UK is continuing to optimize its rectifier diode portfolio and has this month announced the increased maximum voltage rating for its W2624 series…
GD Rectifiers Announces Distribution Agreement with KONČAR
GD Rectifiers, one of the UK’s leading power electronic component distributors and manufacturers of heatsinks, power assemblies and selenium rectifiers, have today announced their collaboration with KONČAR. The company is a leading manufacturer of electric equipment, specialising in the production, testing and maintenance of industrial electronic devices and systems.
Launching this month, GD Rectifiers will distribute KONČAR’s wide range of traction converters for electric and diesel-electric multiple units, electric and diesel-electric…
The Benefits of Using EMI Filters by GD Rectifiers
What is Electromagnetic Interference?
Electromagnetic interference is described as conducted, radiated or magnetically induced voltage which degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts the desired performance of electronic equipment. There are four fundamental interference sources:
- Man made noise
- Electromagnetic pulses through nuclear reactions
- Electrostatic discharge
- Cosmic noise
What is…
IXYS Launches New IXRFDSM607X2 Surface Mount RF Dual Driver IC
IXYS release new surface mount RF dual driver IC
IXYS RF (a division of IXYS Colorado) has recently launched IXRFDSM607X2, a dual CMOS high-speed, high-current gate driver specifically designed to drive MOSFETs in Class D and E HF RF applications as well as other applications requiring ultrafast rise and fall times or short minimum pulse widths.
The IXRFDSM607X2 can source and sink 7A of peak current per driver, 15A when combined, while…
GD Rectifiers invests in new Bridgeport VMC 2000 CNC Machine
Introducing the newest machine added to GD Rectifiers’ CNC portfolio
Today, GD Rectifiers have added an industry leading Bridgeport V series machine to it’s already impressive CNC machine portfolio.
The machine is a high quality, high specification vertical machining center, manufactured by Bridgeport, the VMC 2000 is a portal frame design offering excellent capacity and rigidity, and having a level of reliability unsurpassed in the industry.
Manufactured from quality gray cast iron…
Semikron 1500V Solar Applications by GD Rectifiers
Featuring power modules, IPMs and power electronic stacks
Semikron Solar Applications by GD Rectifiers
GD Rectifiers have been distributing Semikron semiconductors for over 50 years, today we are considered the go-to distributor of power components across a wide range of markets.
Power Modules for 1500V Applications
- Broad portfolio of 2-level and 3-level modules
- Up to 750Kw without paralleling with SEMITRANS10
-…
IXYS UK Westcode launch new 4.5kV very high di/dt fast recovery diode (HP Sonic …
IXYS UK adds new addition to its range of 4.5kv fast recovery diodes
The new addition to its range of 4.5kV fast recovery diodes (HP-sonic FRDs) with very high di/dt capability and soft recovery characteristics. The new diode has a nominal operating current of 460A and is optimised to be used in conjunction with IXYS UK’s extensive range of press-pack IGBTs.
The new diodes incorporate IXYS UK’s most advanced die bonding technology,…
IXYS Launch IXRFD615 15A RF MOSFET Driver Available at GD Rectifiers
IXYS launches new high performance RF Power MOSFET
The IXRFD615 represents the next IXYS generation of high performance, RF Power MOSFET Driver ICs. Some of the feature highlights of the new IXRFD615 include:
The IXRFD615 is a CMOS high-speed, high-current gate driver specifically designed to drive MOSFETs in Class D and E RF applications as well as other applications requiring ultrafast rise and fall times or short minimum pulse widths.
The…
Finding Alternative Semiconductor Components by GD Rectifiers
Many engineers, buyers and procurement specialists require support in finding alternative semiconductor components when the components they regularly use get discontinued or become obsolete.
We share with you our top tips in how you can find a replacement part quickly, saving you time and money:
Speak to your distributor
In the first instance you should contact your distributor and inform them of your demand for the part, if they know a product…
IXYS UK Westcode Introduces 6kV, 6000A Rectifier Diode Available at GD Rectifier …
IXYS UK Westcode has this week announced the launch of it’s new very high current 6kV rectifier diode with an average current rating up to 6395A at a heatsink temperature of 55°C. The new device is IXYS’ highest yet current rated rectifier diode in this voltage class and it is believed to be the highest current rating available today on the open market, breaking new ground in power handling capacity.…
IXYS UK Westcode Introduces a new 2.2kV Distributed Gate Thyristor Available at …
IXYS UK Westcode’s new fast thyristor with turn-off time of as little as 25μs and current rating 1605A, is symmetrical blocking with Vdrm/Vrrm equal to 2200V and therefore suitable for both voltage and current fed applications.
This new fast thyristor has been introduced to compliment the asymmetric blocking R1700MC device and is based on the same die size, gate geometry and silicon design, however with the option of fully symmetrical…
Aluminium Heat Sinks by GD Rectifiers
Featuring a broad range of standard and customised aluminium heatsinks
GD Rectifiers offers a full service from design to production, technical support and fast delivery on their extensive heatsink range.
With over 160 profiles in stock, GD Rectifiers offers a broad range of extruded heatsinks suitable for stud, modules and capsule semiconductors and LED applications in a large range of sizes and thermal performance.
Alongside their standard range of forced-air cooled heatsinks, hollow…
Distributors can help reduce costs for OEMs by GD Rectifiers
More distributors are providing design support today to help OEM customers, ranging from maintaining data-rich websites complete with datasheets and reference designs to offering customers full-blown design services on a bespoke consultancy basis.
Purchasers at many OEMs often choose a select few distributors in certain countries/regions to have exclusive rights to their product lines, the distributor provides supply chain value and value-added services that can reduce cost and risk.
Many customers…
GD Rectifiers: The Heatsink Experts
High efficiency heatsinks are an essential component of any power semiconductor system. GD Rectifiers offers a wide range of extruded aluminium heatsinks available from stock or made to order. GD Rectifiers has access to the world’s leading heatsinks, from IXYS UK Westcode, SEMIKRON and GD Rectifier’s own range of pioneering heatsinks.
GD Rectifiers works closely with customers to design and manufacture heatsinks to customised specifications. All extrusions can be supplied as…
A-Z Circuit Protection Guide by GD Rectifiers
GD Rectifiers’ wide range of circuit protection devices, applications and your A-Z application guide
GD Rectifiers boosts a wide range of circuit protection devices which automatically limits the amount of energy that is released incase of electrical failure, including the prevention of excessive temperatures and currents.
GD Rectifiers offer a large range of devices by some of the world’s circuit protection experts such as: Eaton Bussmann, Mersen, Westcode, Enerdoor, Eichhoff and…
