This document provides specifications for a series of 1N4001-1N4007 general purpose rectifier diodes. Key information includes: - The diodes have low forward voltage drop and high surge current capability. - Absolute maximum ratings and typical electrical characteristics are provided for parameters like peak reverse voltage, average forward current, and forward voltage. - Graphs illustrate characteristics like the forward current derating curve and reverse current versus reverse voltage. - The document concludes with application and trademark information.

1. 1N4001-1N4007
1N4001 - 1N4007
Features
•
Low forward voltage drop.
•
High surge current capability.
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General Purpose Rectifiers (Glass Passivated)
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Symbol
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Parameter
Value
Units
4001
4002
4003
4004
4005
4006 4007
50
100
200
400
600
800
VRRM
Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage
IF(AV)
Average Rectified Forward Current,
.375 " lead length @ TA = 75°C
Non-repetitive Peak Forward Surge
Current
8.3 ms Single Half-Sine-Wave
Storage Temperature Range
-55 to +175
°C
Operating Junction Temperature
-55 to +175
°C
IFSM
Tstg
TJ
1000
V
1.0
A
30
A
*These ratings are limiting values above which the serviceability of any semiconductor device may be impaired.
Thermal Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Value
Units
PD
Power Dissipation
3.0
W
RθJA
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
50
°C/W
Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Parameter
Device
4001
4002
4003
4004
Units
4005
4006 4007
VF
Forward Voltage @ 1.0 A
1.1
V
Irr
Maximum Full Load Reverse Current, Full
Cycle
TA = 75°C
Reverse Current @ rated VR TA = 25°C
TA = 100°C
Total Capacitance
VR = 4.0 V, f = 1.0 MHz
30
µA
5.0
500
µA
µA
pF
IR
CT
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2. (continued)
1.6
20
1.4
10
1.2
4
Forward Current, IF [A]
Average Rectified Forward Current, IF [A]
Typical Characteristics
1
SINGLE PHASE
HALF WAVE
60HZ
RESISTIVE OR
INDUCTIVE LOAD
.375" 9.0 mm LEAD
LENGTHS
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
1
0.4
0.2
0.1
T J = 25ºC
Pulse Width = 300µS
µ
2% Duty Cycle
0.04
0.02
0
20
40
60
80 100 120 140
Ambient Temperature [ºC]
160
0.01
0.6
180
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curve
0.8
1
1.2
Forward Voltage, VF [V]
1.4
Figure 2. Forward Voltage Characteristics
30
1000
24
100
Reverse Current, IR [mA]
Peak Forward Surge Current, IFSM [A]
2
18
12
6
0
1
2
4 6 8 10
20
40 60
Number of Cycles at 60Hz
100
Figure 3. Non-Repetitive Surge Current
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TJ = 150ºC
10
TJ = 100ºC
1
0.1
0.01
T J = 25ºC
0
20
40
60
80
100 120
140
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage [%]
Figure 4. Reverse Current vs Reverse Voltage
1N4001-1N4007, Rev. C
1N4001-1N4007
General Purpose Rectifiers (Glass Passivated)

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