1N5408 Power Diode
1N5408 Diode Pinout Configuration
|
Pin No. |
Pin Name |
Description |
|
1 |
Anode |
Current always Enters through Anode |
|
2 |
Cathode |
Current always Exits through Cathode |
Features
- Average forward current is 3A
- Forward Voltage drop is 1V @3A
- Non-repetitive Peak current is 200A
- Peak Reverse current is 10uA.
- Repetitive reverse voltage is 1000V
- Available in DO-201 Package
Note: Complete technical details can be found in the 1N5408 Diode datasheet given at the bottom of this page.
1N5408 Equivalents Diodes
P600M, HER508, FR307, BY255, 6A10, UF5408
Alternative Diodes for 1N5408
Description
A diode is a device which allows current flow through only one direction. That is the current should always flow from the Anode to cathode. The cathode terminal can be identified by using a grey bar as shown in the picture above.
The b is called a power diode because of its high forward current and reverse voltage with a power dissipation of 6.25W. For 1N5408 Diode, the maximum current carrying capacity is 3A; it withstand peaks up to 200A. Hence we can use this in circuits that are designed for less than 3A. The reverse current is 10uA which is negligible. These diodes have a slow recovery time so in modern electronics it is being replaced by other advanced diodes.
Applications of Diode
- Can be used to prevent reverse polarity problem
- HV supplies
- Half Wave and Full Wave rectifiers
- Used as a protection device
- Current flow regulators
2D Representation (DO-41)
