How to attach a bridge rectifier to a PCB or breadboard?
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9/20/2016 10:18:02 AM
I have a bridge rectifier that has four flat blades on the
bottom. What I want to do is throwing it on a breadboard to
test my circuit, and will eventally want to get it onto a pcb.
Right now, I've got it connected to jumpers on my breadboard
via four alligator clip cables, but there's GOT to be a better
way.
Searching for "bridge rectifier socket" led me to some
proprietary socket that didn't fit.
What am I looking for so I can get better search results?
1084209726
11/18/2016 5:04:40 AM
For breadboard you might want a small bridge. Types like W08, for example. Like others have said, this large on is for chassis mounting and point-to-point wiring.
40818730
11/11/2016 8:20:41 PM
The large blades for this briage is because of a reason: there will be a lot current through the part. It therefore should be strongly discouraged to use this part on a breadboard. There is a way though: you can use header pins. Search for things like "male header"
1029902662
10/5/2016 11:32:49 AM
The type of rectifier of you is intended for bolting directly to a heat sink via the hole in the center. It is for large currents. For smaller currents, there are bridge rectifiers that have lead terminals for through-hole soldering.
Juan Matte
9/22/2016 10:18:02 AM
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