Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor manufacturer based in Taiwan that specializes in the design and production of diodes and other discrete semiconductor components. Their product range includes rectifier diodes, Zener diodes, Schottky diodes, switching diodes, thyristors, and transistors, used in a wide array of applications across industries. Taiwan Semiconductor specializes in the design, and production of discrete semiconductors.
Products
Taiwan Semiconductor produces a wide range of discrete semiconductor components, including diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors), thyristors, and transistors.
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Diodes: Taiwan Semiconductor manufactures various types of diodes, such as:
- Rectifier Diodes: Used for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) in power supplies.
- Zener Diodes: Provide voltage regulation and protection in electronic circuits.
- Schottky Diodes: Known for their low forward voltage drop and fast switching characteristics, commonly used in high-frequency applications.
- Switching Diodes: Designed for fast switching applications.
Taiwan Semiconductor Product Range:
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Rectifier Diodes: High-voltage, high-current diodes for rectification applications.
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Zener Diodes: Voltage regulation and protection diodes with a range of voltage ratings.
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Schottky Diodes: Fast-switching diodes with low forward voltage drop.
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Switching Diodes: Fast-recovery and general-purpose diodes for switching applications.
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Thyristors: SCR (Silicon-Controlled Rectifier) and TRIAC (Triode for Alternating Current) devices for power control and switching.
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Transistors: Bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and field-effect transistors (FETs) for amplification and switching.
Applications
Taiwan Semiconductor’s diodes and discrete components are used in a wide range of applications across industries, including power supplies, automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and more.
- Fairchild
- Diotec
- Texas Instruments
- Omron
- Micro Commercial Components
- Sensortec
- B+B SmartWorx
- STMicroelectronics
- Philips
- Altera
- Atmel
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