1N5408 diode

1N5408 Axial-Lead Standard Recovery Rectifier Diodes

1N5408 is a 1N540x series diode. It is a general purpose diode with many good features, making it ideal for use in a wide range of general purpose applications. For example, it is capable of handling up to 3A or 3000mA of current across it.

It is manufactured in the DO201 package, which is a slightly larger DO-41 package, but can be used to replace many DO-41 diodes if a slightly larger space is available.

It’s also an ideal diode if you’re looking for a bit more ampere handling capability compared to DO-41 diodes, such as 1N4007, 1N4148, etc. In most applications, you can replace these diodes with 1N5408 in order to get more forward current.