A: It’s commonly used in power supply rectification, motor drive circuits, HVAC controllers, and DC bus charging stages.

A: Yes, but external snubber circuits or flyback diodes are recommended to manage reverse voltage spikes.

A: Always ensure adequate PCB copper area under the device and consider adding a heat sink if current draw is continuous and near-rated.

A: Not ideal for high-frequency rectification due to moderate reverse recovery time. Better suited for 50/60 Hz applications.

A: While internal construction is robust, pairing it with a fuse or TVS diode enhances protection against abnormal surges.