A diode is a two-terminal electronic component with asymmetric conductance; it has low resistance to current in one direction, and high resistance in the other direction.

Features of 1n4002/100v/1a General Purpose Diode:

1. Peak Repet. Reverse Voltage (Vrrm): 100V.
2. Max. RMS Reverse Voltage (Vr): 70V.
3. Average Rectified Current (Io): 1.0A.
4. Max. Reverse Current (Ir): 0.01mA.
5. Max. Forward Voltage Drop (Vf): 1.1V.

Applications of 1n4002/100v/1a General Purpose Diode:

1. It is used in rectifier circuit.
2. It is used in switching devices.
3. It is used in short circuiting protection purposes.