The 1N4002 Rectifier Diode is a general-purpose silicon diode commonly used as a blocking diode or as a rectifier in power supplies converting AC power to DC power. The 1N4002 has a blocking voltage rating of 100V and can carry up to 1A of current. The forward voltage of the diode drop is 1.1V.
Features of 1N4002
- Diffusion crossing
- High current capability
- Low forward voltage drop
- Surge protection up to 30A peak
- Low reverse leakage current
- Lead-free finish, RoHS compliant
Pinout of 1N4002
Specification of 1N4002
| Package Type | DO-41 |
| Diode Type | RECTIFIER DIODE |
| Diode Element Material | SILICON |
| Peak Surge Current (8.3mS) | 30.0 A |
| Operating Temperature-Max | 175.0 Cel |
| Output Current-Max | 1.0 A |
| Peak Repeat. Reverse Voltage | 100 V |
| Max. Reverse Current (Ir) | 0.01 mA |
| Max. RMS Reverse Voltage (Vr) | 70 V |
| Max Power Dissipation | 3 W |
| Reverse Current | 5 µA |
Uses of 1N4002
1N4002 diode can be used in many general-purpose applications. It can be used to build a bridge rectifier, an integral part of DC power supplies that convert AC to DC. It can also be used for clipper applications, reverse current blocking in various component protection circuits, logic gates, etc.
Advantages of 1N4002
- Cheap construction
- Low forward voltage drop
- Low reverse leakage
- High forward surge current capability
Applications
- Electronic Appliances Power Supplies
- Battery Chargers Circuits
- Adapters
- Rectifier Circuit
- Switching Devices
- Short-Circuit Protection Purposes
Equivalents of 1N4002
- 1N4003, 1N4004, 1N4005, 1N4006, and 1N4007