Diode - standard recovery rectifier, 3A, 1000V, 1N5408
1N5408 Diode. Lead mounted standard recovery rectifiers are designed for use in power supplies and other applications having need of a device with the following features:
- High Current to Small Size
- High Surge Current Capability
- Low Forward Voltage Drop
RoHS Compliant
| Forward Voltage @ IF = 3.0 A, TA = 25°C (VF) | 1.0 V | |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (VRSM) | 1,200 V | |
| Non-repetitive Peak Surge Current (IFSM) | 200 A | |
| Operating Temperature (TJ) | -65°C to 150°C | |
| Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage (VRRM) | 1,000 V | |
| Rectified Forward Current, average (IF) | 3.0 A | |
| Reverse Current @ TA = 25°C (IR) | 10 μA | |
| Reverse Current @ TA = 100°C (IR) | 50 μA | |
| Thermal Resistance, junction to ambient (RθJA) | 53°C/W | |
| storage temperature (Tstg) | -65°C to 175°C |
| Packaging Dimensions | 2.5 in. × 0.3 in. × 0.3 in. | |
| Weight (Packaging) | 0.002 lbs. |
 Specification Sheet | All Models |
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Would this be a good replacement for a selenium rectifier in a tube radio drawing less than 1A ? (105-125VAC, 33 Watts)
Asked by Anonymous on October 8th, 2020.
October 14th, 2020
Staff Member
The 1N400x types are often used to make replacement rectifiers but this is also a good choice for high current devices. the 1N400x types can be found here.
https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/diode-general-purpose-rectifier-1a-1n400x
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