1N5408 3A 1000V Reverse voltage power diodes box of 500pcs
- The average forward current is 3A
- The Forward Voltage drop is 1V @3A
- Non-repetitive Peak current is 200A
- The Peak Reverse current is 10uA.
- Repetitive reverse voltage is 1000V
SKU: 6416DT
1N5408 3A 1000V Reverse voltage power diodes box of 500pcs
The 1N5408 is a 3A, 1000V reverse voltage power diode, widely used in high-power rectification applications. This diode is designed to handle significant amounts of current and voltage, making it ideal for use in power supplies, industrial equipment, and other high-demand circuits. It is commonly used for AC-to-DC conversion, freewheeling diodes, and clamping circuits to protect against voltage spikes. Encased in a DO-201 package, the 1N5408 is a through-hole diode, ensuring easy integration into a variety of circuit designs. It features a maximum reverse voltage of 1000V, providing solid protection against reverse voltage conditions that could potentially damage the circuit. The diode’s forward current rating of 3A allows it to handle substantial amounts of current, making it suitable for use in higher power applications. Additionally, the 1N5408 has a low forward voltage drop, typically around 0.7V, minimizing energy loss and improving overall efficiency in power conversion systems. The diode’s high surge current rating (up to 100A for a short duration) ensures reliability under transient conditions.
Applications
- Used to prevent reverse polarity problem
- HV supplies
- Half Wave and Full Wave rectifiers
- Used as a protection device
- Current flow regulators
