1N4001

Standard general-purpose silicon rectifier diode rated for 1.0 Amp continuous forward current across a 50V peak inverse voltage threshold, globally utilized for line frequency rectification in low-voltage power supplies. Equivalents: ON Semiconductor 1N4001G, Vishay 1N4001, Diodes Inc. 1N4001, NTE116. Real-Life Examples: Microcontroller DC supply decoupling grids, battery chargers, consumer electronics power regulation stages, and reverse-EMF relay coil protection loops.