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- Brand
- Fairchild
- Model
- 1N4001
- Industry
- Industrial
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- Last added
- 2012-06-07
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Fairchild Semiconductor 1N4001-1N4007 Datasheet
This document is a technical datasheet for the Fairchild Semiconductor 1N4001 to 1N4007 series of discrete power rectifiers. It provides specifications for these one-ampere general-purpose devices, including their physical dimensions in DO-41 packages and color banding conventions.
The text details absolute maximum ratings such as average rectified current, peak forward surge current, and thermal resistance. Additionally, it lists electrical characteristics like peak repetitive reverse voltage ranging from 50V to 1000V across the series, along with typical junction capacitance and operating temperature ranges.
Fairchild 1N4001 specifications
| Average Rectified Current | 1.0 A |
|---|---|
| Peak Forward Surge Current | 30 A |
| Total Device Dissipation | 25 W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 50 °C/W |
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 to +175 °C |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -55 to +150 °C |
All Fairchild 1N4001 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
How many cycles of surge current can the device handle at 60Hz?
The chart shows forward surge current versus the number of cycles at 60Hz.
What is the maximum average rectified current for these devices?
The maximum average rectified current is 1.0 A.
What forward voltage drop does the 1N4001 exhibit at 1 A?
At a forward current of 1 A, the 1N4001 has a forward voltage drop of about 1.1 V.
