Hello, readers welcome to the new post. In this post, we will discuss the Introduction to 1N5401 Diode. The diode is a two-terminal electronic component used in circuits as rectifiers and switches. It has anode and cathode pins that are positive and negative according to the configuration. The diode is used to convert AC current into Dc current since its works in forward biased state and blocks current in a reverse biased.

There are different types of diodes used in electronics. In this post, we will discuss the structure, applications, and other parameters of the 1N5401 Diode. So let’s get started Introduction to 1N5401 Diode

Introduction to 1N5401 Diode

1N5401 is a standard recovery rectifier diode that is used in power supply circuits. This diode comes in dual inline 201 packagings.
Its main feature is that it has the ability to run load up to three campers.

Its advantages are that it offers less reverse current leakage, highly reliable operation, high efficiency, and the ability to surge current.
1N5401 is part of 1N540X didoe series. This series consists of nine diode that are 1N5404, 1N5405, 1N5406,1N5400, 1N5402, 1N5403, 1N5407 and 1N5408
These diodes have different repetitive peak reverse voltage and the same ratings
The value of repetitive peak reverse voltage value is fifty to 1000 volts. The low volts can be fined through diode title or number
For instance, 1N5400 has the lowest repetitive reverse voltage of fifty volts, and for 1N5401 100 volts, etc

1N5401 Features

Some features of 1N5401 are listed here
Its main feature is that has a high curent and a small structure
It can handle high-surge current
Its forward voltage drop is less
Its casing is plastic packaging
It comes in volume structures

The highest peak reverse voltage value is 100 volts
The highest average forward output curent is three ampers
The highest forward voltage loss is 1.0A DC to 1.1 volts
The lowest forward output current is three ampers
Junction capacitance is forty picofarad
Diode packaging is DO-27
The weight of the diode is 1.18G
The operating temperature is -65 to+175 °

1N5401 Specifications

Its main specifications are discussed here
It comes in tin plating
It has through hole mounting type
It has two pinouts
Its weight is about 4.535924g
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) is 1
It has Min Operating Temperature value -65°C
Voltage – Rated value is DC 100V
The base Part Number is 1N5401
Component Configuration is Single
It is a standard type of diode
The power dissipation value is 6.25W
Voltage – Forward (Vf) (Max) is If 1.2V and current is 3A
Operating Temperature is Junction -55°C~150°C
Voltage DC Reverse (Vr) (Max) is 100V
The forward Voltage value is 1.2V

Average Rectified Current is 3A
Max Repetitive Reverse Voltage (Vrrm) value is 100V
Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current is 200A
Maximum Forward Surge Current (Ifsm) is 200A
Its dimension are Height is 5.6mm and width are 5.6mm
It is lead-free component
It comes in Package / Case DO-201AD, Axial
Supplier Device Package DO-201AD
Part Status is Obsolete
Max Operating Temperature is 125°C
Capacitance is 30pF
The current Rating is 3A

Where to use 1N5401

This diode is configured for rectifier circuits so it is used in inverter circuits, and power supply converters. It is also part of blocking voltage circuits, provides protection to components switching circuits and is used for some general-purpose operations