What does PIV stand for?

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Peak Inverse Voltage

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Peak inverse voltage is rated at 3000V, with a low forward voltage drop and an average forward current of 250 mA.

The rectifier is rated by current (amps) and peak inverse voltage (PIV), sometimes designated as repetitive reverse maximum voltage (Vrrm).