1N4007 General Purpose Silicon Diode 1A - 1000V
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Categories: Diodes
Overview
Description
🔹 Key Features
✅ High Voltage Rating – 1000V Peak Reverse Voltage (PIV). ✅ 1A Forward Current – Suitable for general-purpose power applications. ✅ Low Forward Voltage Drop – ~0.6V to 1.1V (typical for silicon diodes). ✅ Fast Recovery Time – Efficient for 50/60Hz rectification. ✅ Durable Construction – Axial-leaded package for easy PCB or breadboard mounting. ✅ Widely Available – Industry-standard replacement for 1N4001-1N4007 series.
🔹 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Diode Type | General-Purpose Rectifier |
| Max Forward Current (IF) | 1A (Continuous) |
| Peak Reverse Voltage (PIV) | 1000V |
| Forward Voltage Drop (VF) | ~1.1V @ 1A |
| Reverse Leakage Current (IR) | <5µA @ 25°C |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C to +175°C |
| Package Type | DO-41 (Axial Lead) |
| Typical Applications | Power Supplies, Rectifiers, Protection Circuits |
🔹 Pin Configuration (DO-41 Package)
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Anode (A) → Positive side (marked with a stripe on the diode body).
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Cathode (K) → Negative side (unmarked).
🔹 Common Applications
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AC to DC Full-Wave / Half-Wave Rectification
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Used in bridge rectifiers for converting AC to DC.
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Reverse Polarity Protection
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Prevents damage if power is connected backward.
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Freewheeling Diode (Flyback Diode)
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Protects circuits from voltage spikes (e.g., relays, motors).
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Voltage Clipping & Signal Demodulation
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Basic AM radio signal detection.
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