1N5404-E3/54

Overview

The Vishay 1N5404-E3/54 is a general-purpose plastic rectifier diode in the DO-201AD package. It features a maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage of 400 V and a maximum average forward rectified current of 3.0 A at 105 °C lead temperature. The device supports a peak forward surge current of 200 A for an 8.3 ms half-sine wave. Electrical characteristics include a maximum instantaneous forward voltage of 1.2 V at 3.0 A and a maximum DC reverse current of 5.0 μA at rated blocking voltage. Operating junction and storage temperatures range from -50 to +150 °C.

Feature Summary

• Low forward voltage drop
• Low leakage current
• High forward surge capability

Applications

• General purpose rectification of power supplies
• Inverters
• Converters
• Freewheeling diodes application

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity by checking the manufacturer part number against official Vishay documentation. Confirm RoHS compliance status via the E3 suffix designation. Ensure ordering quantities align with the specified base quantity for the selected delivery mode, such as paper tape and reel or ammo pack packaging.

Selection Notes

Select this component for circuits requiring standard recovery rectification with high surge tolerance. Verify that the required reverse voltage rating meets or exceeds the circuit's peak inverse voltage. Consider thermal management requirements based on the specified operating temperature range and thermal resistance characteristics.

Part Context

This component belongs to the 1N5400 series of general-purpose plastic rectifiers manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor. The series includes variants with different reverse voltage ratings ranging from 50 V to 1000 V while maintaining consistent current handling capabilities.

Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes within the same series include 1N5400, 1N5401, 1N5402, 1N5403, 1N5405, 1N5406, 1N5407, and 1N5408.