A diode is a two-terminal electronic component with asymmetric conductance; it has low resistance to current in one direction, and high resistance in the other direction.

Features of 1n4938/ 200v/ 500ma General Purpose Diode:

• Operating Temperature: -65°C to +175°C.
• Storage Temperature: -65°C to +175°C.
• Surge Current A, sine, 1uS: 2.0A.
• Surge Current B, sine, 1S: 0.5A.
• Total Power Dissipation: 500mW.
• Operating Current: 100mA, TA= +25°C.
• Derating Factor: 0.667mA/°C above TA= +25°C.
• D.C. Reverse Voltage (VRWM): 175V.

Applications of 1n4938/ 200v/ 500ma General Purpose Diode:

• It is used in rectifier circuit.
• It is used in switching devices.
• It is used in short circuiting protection purposes.