The Vishay 1N5400-E3/54 is a axial-lead, general-purpose silicon rectifier diode. It is a 3 ampere, 400-volt diode manufactured using a high-grade silicon chip. This component is designed for use in general purpose rectification applications up to 400V and up to 3A. It has a low forward voltage drop and a low reverse leakage current. It features a hermetically sealed, molded DO-204AL body, and is RoHS compliant.