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1N5401 AI Analysis:
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1N5401 product

1N5401

Diodes - Rectifiers - Single

RectifierDiode3A50V

The 1N5401 is a standard 3A, 50V silicon rectifier diode in a DO-201AD axial package, commonly used for general-purpose power rectification.

Best for

  • General purpose rectification
  • Power supply circuits

Avoid if

  • High-frequency switching applications (use Schottky or fast recovery diodes instead)

Check before use

  • Reverse voltage requirements
  • Thermal dissipation

Key specifications

Forward Current
3.0 A
Peak Reverse Voltage
50 V
Forward Voltage
1.1 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Power Supplies

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Questions & answers

The 1N5401 is a 3.0A silicon rectifier diode with a 50V peak reverse voltage rating, designed for general-purpose power conversion and rectification.