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Diode Rectifier - 1A, 400V (1N4004)
A general-purpose 1N4004 rectifier diode in a subminiature axial-lead package. Rated for 1 A forward current and 400 V reverse voltage, this diode is commonl...
A general-purpose 1N4004 rectifier diode in a subminiature axial-lead package. Rated for 1 A forward current and 400 V reverse voltage, this diode is commonly used for reverse voltage protection, power rectification, and DC-DC converter circuits.
Key Features
- 1 A Forward Current – Suitable for low to moderate power applications
- 400 V Reverse Voltage – High voltage rating for reliable protection
- Axial Lead Package – Through-hole mounting for breadboards and PCBs
- General Purpose – Widely used in power supplies, protection circuits, and rectifiers
Specifications
- Part Number – 1N4004
- Type – Silicon rectifier diode
- Maximum Forward Current – 1 A
- Peak Reverse Voltage – 400 V
- Forward Voltage Drop – 1.1 V (typical)
- Package – DO-41 axial lead
Ideal For
- Reverse polarity protection
- Bridge rectifier circuits
- DC-DC step-up converter projects
- Breadboard and Arduino power circuits
Package Contents
- 1× 1N4004 Rectifier Diode
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Axial
- Axial components have one lead coming out of each end, so they lie flat or span holes on a circuit board or breadboard. This matters when checking whether the resistor will physically fit your prototyping or through-board assembly method.
- Forward voltage drop
- Forward voltage drop is the small amount of voltage lost across a diode or diode-like circuit when current flows through it. A lower drop is important because it wastes less power and helps keep the rest of the project supplied with enough voltage.
- reverse polarity protection
- A circuit feature that helps protect the board if power is connected the wrong way around. It matters because it can reduce the chance of damaging the breakout during wiring mistakes, especially in classroom or prototyping use.
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