Overview
The 1N4001GPHE3/73 is a general-purpose rectifier diode produced by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division. This diode is part of the 1N400xGP series, designed for use in various applications requiring rectification, such as power supplies, inverters, converters, and freewheeling diodes. The device is housed in a DO-41 (DO-204AL) package, which is a molded epoxy body meeting the UL 94 V-0 flammability rating. The terminals are matte tin plated and solderable according to J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102 standards. This diode is RoHS-compliant and meets the JESD 201 class 1A whisker test.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | VRRM | 50 | V |
| Maximum RMS Voltage | VRMS | 35 | V |
| Maximum DC Blocking Voltage | VDC | 50 | V |
| Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current | IF(AV) | 1.0 | A |
| Peak Forward Surge Current (8.3 ms sine-wave) | IFSM | 30 | A |
| Non-repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current (square waveform, tp = 1 ms) | IFSM | 45 | A |
| Maximum Instantaneous Forward Voltage | VF | 1.1 | V |
| Maximum DC Reverse Current at Rated DC Blocking Voltage | IR | 5.0 | μA |
| Operating Junction and Storage Temperature Range | TJ, TSTG | -50 to +150 | °C |
| Typical Junction Capacitance | CJ | 8.0 | pF |
| Typical Thermal Resistance | RθJA | 55 | °C/W |
Key Features
- General Purpose Rectification: Suitable for use in power supplies, inverters, converters, and freewheeling diode applications.
- DO-41 Package: Molded epoxy body with UL 94 V-0 flammability rating.
- RoHS Compliance: Meets RoHS standards and JESD 201 class 1A whisker test.
- High Surge Current Capability: Can handle peak forward surge currents up to 45 A for 1 ms square waveform.
- Low Forward Voltage Drop: Maximum instantaneous forward voltage of 1.1 V at 1 A.
- Low Reverse Current: Maximum DC reverse current of 5.0 μA at rated DC blocking voltage.
Applications
- Power Supplies: Used in rectification stages of power supplies.
- Inverters and Converters: Suitable for use in inverter and converter circuits.
- Freewheeling Diodes: Often used as freewheeling diodes to protect against back EMF.
- Consumer Electronics: Found in various consumer electronic devices requiring rectification.
Q & A
- What is the maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage of the 1N4001GPHE3/73 diode?
The maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM) is 50 V.
- What is the maximum average forward rectified current of this diode?
The maximum average forward rectified current (IF(AV)) is 1.0 A.
- What is the peak forward surge current capability of the 1N4001GPHE3/73?
The peak forward surge current (IFSM) is 30 A for an 8.3 ms sine-wave and 45 A for a 1 ms square waveform.
- What is the maximum instantaneous forward voltage of this diode?
The maximum instantaneous forward voltage (VF) is 1.1 V at 1 A.
- Is the 1N4001GPHE3/73 diode RoHS compliant?
- What is the operating junction and storage temperature range of this diode?
The operating junction and storage temperature range is -50 to +150 °C.
- What is the typical junction capacitance of the 1N4001GPHE3/73 diode?
The typical junction capacitance (CJ) is 8.0 pF at 4.0 V and 1 MHz.
- What is the typical thermal resistance of this diode?
The typical thermal resistance (RθJA) is 55 °C/W.
- In what package is the 1N4001GPHE3/73 diode available?
The diode is available in a DO-41 (DO-204AL) package.
- What are some common applications of the 1N4001GPHE3/73 diode?
