1N4006 BK - Diode

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Diode
• Use: Rectification of AC voltage to DC voltage
• Characteristics: High current capability, low forward voltage drop
• Package: Through-hole
• Essence: Silicon rectifier diode
• Packaging/Quantity: Bulk packaging, typically in reels or tubes

Specifications

• Maximum Reverse Voltage: 800V
• Average Forward Current: 1A
• Peak Surge Current: 30A
• Forward Voltage Drop: 1V at 1A

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 1N4006 BK diode has two leads. The cathode is marked with a band on the body of the diode.

Functional Features

• Efficiently converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)
• Low forward voltage drop minimizes power loss
• High current capability allows for handling moderate to high currents

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Reliable and durable
• Low cost
• Widely available

Disadvantages

• Relatively slow recovery time compared to other diodes
• Higher forward voltage drop compared to Schottky diodes

Working Principles

The 1N4006 BK diode operates based on the principle of unidirectional conduction, allowing current flow in only one direction. When a positive voltage is applied to the anode with respect to the cathode, the diode conducts, allowing current to flow. In reverse bias, the diode blocks the current flow.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 1N4006 BK diode finds extensive use in various electronic circuits such as power supplies, rectifiers, and inverters. It is commonly employed in consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive applications.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 1N4001: Lower maximum reverse voltage (50V)
• 1N4007: Higher maximum reverse voltage (1000V)
• 1N5408: Higher average forward current (3A)

This completes the entry for the 1N4006 BK diode, covering its product details, specifications, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.