Split Charge Diodes
Features
- Gold plated terminals
Product information
Sterling has developed a range of low cost split charge diodes. These diodes have enhanced performance over conventional diodes and at a lower cost. The difference is in the devices. All other split charge diode manufacturers use conventional alternator diodes, which at low current flow have about a 0.93 voltage drop. When the full rated current of these diodes is approached, the voltage drop increases to about 0.95 volts. This results in excessive heat and power loss across the diode. For example: A conventional one alternator in and two battery bank out, tested against a Sterling unit had the following results:
Conventional Splitters Sterling Splitter Amps passed 30A 50A 60A 70A 30A 50A 60A 70A voltage drop 0.93 0.95 0.97 1.1 0.78 0.75 0.74 0.74 Power loss (w) 27.9 47.5 58.2 77 23.4 37.5 44.4 51.8