Analog Devices LT4322 Floating Active Rectifier Controllers are a device that drives an external N-Channel MOSFET to replace a rectifier diode. It is designed primarily for AC applications and operates with input supply frequencies ranging from DC to 100kHz. On each cycle of the input AC waveform, an external N-Channel MOSFET gate is enhanced to provide the equivalent of a low diode forward voltage drop of 25mV. The resulting reduction in power dissipation eliminates thermal design problems and costly heat sinks, greatly reducing PC board area.
