1N4001
Standard Recovery RectifierThe 1N4001 is a standard recovery rectifier from onsemi. View the full 1N4001 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official 1N4001 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
1N4001 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4 g approx. |
| RMS Reverse Voltage | 35 V |
| Reverse Current (IR) | 0.05 µA typ, 10 µA max at TJ = 25°C; 1.0 µA typ, 50 µA max at TJ = 100°C |
| Soldering Temperature | 260°C max for 10 s, 1/16 in. from case |
| Forward Voltage Drop (VF) | 0.93 V typ, 1.1 V max at IF = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C |
| Average Rectified Forward Current (IO) | 1.0 A at TA = 75°C |
| Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage (VRRM) | 50 V |
| Non-Repetitive Peak Surge Current (IFSM) | 30 A (1 cycle) |
| Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (VRSM) | 60 V |
| Operating And Storage Junction Temperature Range | -65°C to +150°C |
1N4001 Overview
Part: 1N4001 (1N4001–1N4007 series) — onsemi
Type: General-Purpose Standard Recovery Rectifier Diode
Description: 50 V (1N4001) to 1000 V (1N4007) glass passivated axial-lead rectifier with 1.0 A average forward current and 30 A non-repetitive peak surge current.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: not applicable
- Operating temperature: -65 to +150 °C (operating and storage junction temperature range)
- Average rectified forward current: 1.0 A (single phase, resistive load, 60 Hz, T_A = 75 °C)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Peak repetitive reverse voltage (V_RRM/V_RWM/V_R), 1N4001: 50 V (up to 1000 V for 1N4007)
- Non-repetitive peak reverse voltage (V_RSM), 1N4001: 60 V (up to 1200 V for 1N4007)
- RMS reverse voltage, 1N4001: 35 V (up to 700 V for 1N4007)
- Average rectified forward current: 1.0 A (T_A = 75 °C)
- Non-repetitive peak surge current: 30 A (1 cycle)
- Operating and storage junction temperature: -65 to +150 °C
Key Specs:
- Instantaneous forward voltage: 0.93 V typ, 1.1 V max (i_F = 1.0 A, T_J = 25 °C)
- Full-cycle average forward voltage drop: 0.8 V max (I_O = 1.0 A, T_L = 75 °C, 1 inch leads)
- Reverse current at rated DC voltage, T_J = 25 °C: 0.05 μA typ, 10 μA max
- Reverse current at rated DC voltage, T_J = 100 °C: 1.0 μA typ, 50 μA max
- Full-cycle average reverse current: 30 μA max (I_O = 1.0 A, T_L = 75 °C, 1 inch leads)
- Thermal resistance junction-to-ambient (typical, still air): 50–87 °C/W depending on mounting method and lead length
- Soldering temperature: 260 °C max for 10 s, 1/16 in. from case
Features:
- Available on tape and reel, 5000 per reel ('RL' suffix)
- Available in fan-fold packaging, 3000 per box ('FF' suffix)
- Shipped in plastic bags, 1000 per bag
- Pb-free packages available
- Epoxy molded case with corrosion-resistant, readily solderable leads
- Cathode indicated by polarity band
Applications:
- General-purpose low-power rectification
Package:
- Axial lead plastic, Case 59-10 (JEDEC DO-41 outline)
- Body dimensions: A 4.10–5.20 mm, B 2.00–2.70 mm; lead diameter 0.71–0.86 mm
1N4001 Features
- Available Tape and Reeled, 5000 per reel, by adding a 'RL' suffix to the part number
- Shipped in Plastic Bags, 1000 per bag
- Available in Fan-Fold Packaging, 3000 per box, by adding a 'FF' suffix to the part number
- Pb-Free Packages are Available
1N4001 Electrical Characteristics
| Rating | Symbol | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Instantaneous Forward Voltage Drop, (i F = 1.0 Amp, T J = 25 ° C) | v F | 0.93 | 1.1 | V |
| Maximum Full-Cycle Average Forward Voltage Drop, (I O = 1.0 Amp, T L = 75 ° C, 1 inch leads) | V F(AV) | - | 0.8 | V |
| Maximum Reverse Current (rated DC voltage) (T = 25 ° C) | I R | m A | ||
| J | 0.05 | 10 | ||
| (T J = 100 ° C) | 1.0 | 50 | ||
| Maximum Full-Cycle Average Reverse Current, (I O = 1.0 Amp, T L = 75 ° C, 1 inch leads) | I R(AV) | - | 30 | m A |
Product parametric performance is indicated in the Electrical Characteristics for the listed test conditions, unless otherwise noted. Product performance may not be indicated by the Electrical Characteristics if operated under different conditions.
†Indicates JEDEC Registered Data
Figure 1. Typical Forward Voltage
Figure 2. Typical Reverse Current
Figure 3. Typical Capacitance
1N4001 Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Rating | Symbol | 1N4001 | 1N4002 | 1N4003 | 1N4004 | 1N4005 | 1N4006 | 1N4007 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| †Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage Working Peak Reverse Voltage DC Blocking Voltage | V RRM V RWM V R | 50 | 100 | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | V |
| †Non-Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (halfwave, single phase, 60 Hz) | V RSM | 60 | 120 | 240 | 480 | 720 | 1000 | 1200 | V |
| †RMS Reverse Voltage | V R(RMS) | 35 | 70 | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | V |
| †Average Rectified Forward Current (single phase, resistive load, 60 Hz, T A = 75 ° C) | I O | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | A |
| †Non-Repetitive Peak Surge Current (surge applied at rated load conditions) | I FSM | 30 (for 1 cycle) | 30 (for 1 cycle) | 30 (for 1 cycle) | 30 (for 1 cycle) | 30 (for 1 cycle) | 30 (for 1 cycle) | 30 (for 1 cycle) | A |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | T J T stg | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | ° C |
1N4001 Thermal Information
| Rating | Symbol | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient | R q JA | Note 1 | ° C/W |
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