1N5401-E3/73 Application Field and Working Principle

The 1N5401-E3/73 diode is a single rectifier diode that is an ideal choice for industrial and residential electronic devices. It offers an excellent performance when used in any application where it is necessary to limit or protect against over-voltage. These devices are designed for applications that require a low voltage threshold and reliable circuit protection.

Applications

The 1N5401-E3/73 is often used in applications that require the protection from surges, shorts and overloads. These devices are most commonly used to protect electrical and electronic equipment from over-voltage protection, reverse bias protection and reverse current protection. Additionally, this diode is suitable for use in a variety of commercial and residential applications, including car battery charging, UPS systems, medical equipment, inverter systems, energy sources, etc.

Working Principle

The 1N5401-E3/73 is a single rectifier diode that uses a P-N junction collector device to regulate the flow of current. This diode is designed so that unidirectional current flows through it while allowing bidirectional voltage to pass. This allows it to act as a resistor in the circuit and is therefore used for limiting the flow of current.

When there is a negative voltage applied to the anode, which is connected to the ground, electrons travel from the cathode to the anode towards the ground. This flow of electrons results in current flowing in the external circuit. On the other hand, when the anode is connected to a positive voltage source, the electrons are repelled by the positive voltage, which prevents current from flowing in the external circuit.

Conclusion

The 1N5401-E3/73 diode is a single rectifier diode that is an ideal choice for industrial and residential electronic devices. It offers an excellent performance when used in any application where it is necessary to limit or protect against over-voltage. These devices are designed for applications that require a low voltage threshold and reliable circuit protection, as well as for car battery charging, UPS systems, medical equipment, inverter systems, energy sources, etc.