Hey there guys,

Basically I am after any information about the 1n5004 diode as I have looked and there doesn’t seem to be any redially available information on the net.

Second does anyone know of a more common or available diode that could be used as a substitute for the 1N5004???

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

http://www.datasheetarchive.com/ < try here, punch in 1N5004.
Not great (the info is presented as a list), but I didn't find an actual PDF for it. Odd, seems like there isn't a lot out there on that rectifier, altho I have used them many times.
There is also a 'cross reference' section after you search.
Hope that helps!

~Mike

 

I copied the specs from Datasheet Archive -

1N5004


Silicon Rectifier
Various
V(RRM)(V) Rep.Pk.Rev. Voltage=100
@V(R) (V)(Test Condition)=100
I(RM) Max.(A) Pk. Rev. Current=1.0m
@Temp. (°C) (Test Condition)=40
I(FSM) Max.(A) Pk.Fwd.Sur.Cur.=35
V(FM) Max.(V) Forward Voltage=1.3
@I(FM) (A) (Test Condition)=1.0
@Temp. (°C) (Test Condition)=40
I(O) Max.(A) Output Current=1.0
@Temp (°C) (Test Condition)=40
Package=DO-13
Military=N

In essence, it's a 100 volt 1 amp diode. Any handy 1N4001 will substitute.

 

Did you mean 1N540n? (where n = 1 to 7)
It's easy to swap numbers around. A 1N540n diode is rated for 3A at various voltages, depending on it's last digit.

 

You can use 1N4004 instead.

 

With the understanding that the 1N4004 is still rated for one amp, but a higher voltage (400).

 

Thanks guys.

I found the listed specs which are helpful, but not as detailed as a datasheet.

I might just modify the section of circuit around a different diode, that is easier to get hold of.

Thanks for the help guys, appreciate it.

 

Just to add I am going to use the 1N5404 for my application after doing some more research.

 

Thanks guys.

I found the listed specs which are helpful, but not as detailed as a datasheet.

I might just modify the section of circuit around a different diode, that is easier to get hold of.

Thanks for the help guys, appreciate it.

1N5404: 3A 400V Standard Recovery Rectifier
http://www.onsemi.com/PowerSolutions/product.do?id=1N5404G
http://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/1N5400-D.PDF

 

Its all sorted guys.

The 1n5404 works fine and meets the requirements I needed.

I think there was a misunderstanding when someone mentioned to use a 1n5004, atleast that is what I am putting it down to.

 

Rick,
Thanks for letting us know that your problem is solved. Glad it worked out for you.