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 1n5408 /1000v /3a General Purpose Diode:

• Peak Repet. Reverse Voltage (Vrrm): 1000V.
• Average Rectified Current (Io): 3.0A.
• Max. Reverse Current (Ir): 0.5mA.
• Max. Forward Voltage Drop (Vf): 1.2V.

Applications of 1n5408 /1000v /3a General Purpose Diode:

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