1N5401GHA0G

The 1N5401GHA0G is a single, medium power silicon rectifiers diode with a low forward voltage drop and an excellent non-repetitive peak forward surge current rating. It is designed for applications such as print heads, switching power supplies, motor control, rectification and freewheeling of circuit protection, infra-red detectors, motor control, industrial equipment and consumer appliances.

In the 1N5401GHA0G diode, the anode is typically the positive current terminal and the cathode is the negative one. The current flows through the diode in one direction only and therefore can be used in full-wave or bridge rectification circuits. When a voltage potential across the terminals is above a certain level, called the forward breakover voltage, a current flows through the diode, allowing current to flow through the circuit. In reverse-bias condition, the diode is not allowing any current. This phenomenon is called the rectifying effect. In the Forward-Bias condition, the diode has a very low rate of voltage change compared to resistors and therefore works as a voltage regulator. It is also used for signal isolation, signal merging, current limiting and voltage level shifting.

1N5401GHA0G diode is encapsulated in epoxy that provides excellent mechanical protection, insulation and high moisture resistance. It can operate in temperatures from -65 to +150 degrees Celsius. The forward voltage drop of the 1N5401GHA0G for 1A current can be as low as 0.9 volts and high as 1.5 volts depending on the temperature, forward current and reverse bias condition within the circuit. The reverse voltage rating can vary from 50V, 25V, 20V and 10V and the peak forward current can be up to 1A.

The 1N5401GHA0G diode is mainly used in switching power supplies, rectification and freewheeling circuits, industrial power supplies and consumer electronics. But it can also be used in circuit protection, signal isolation, photodiode protection and in low-noise rectifiers. The devices are RoHS compliant and feature "zero-plus" current rating, low reverse voltage and high temperature capability.

The 1N5401GHA0G rectifier diode is an integral part of power electronics and works in both directions. When current flows through it in the forward direction, the diode allows current to flow from anode to cathode, and in reverse direction, the diode prevents current from flowing from anode to cathode. The minimum breakdown voltage of the 1N5401GHA0G across the anode and cathode is typically 20V in forward bias and 50V in reverse bias. It has low-power losses resulting in high efficiency. The temperature range of the device makes it suitable for many applications. The package and polarity are also important when selecting the right diode.