1N4007 is a PN junction rectifier diode. These types of diodes allow only the flow of electrical current in one direction only. So, the 4007 diode can be used for the conversion of AC power to DC.
1N 4007 diode is electrically compatible with other rectifier diodes and can be used instead of any of the diodes belonging to the 1N400X series. 1N-4007 has different real-life applications e.g. freewheeling diodes applications, general-purpose rectification of power supplies, inverters, converters, etc.
Applications of 1N4007 Diode
Converters
For switching purposes in Embedded systems.
General-purpose rectification of power supplies.
To avoid reverse current & protect Microcontrollers like Arduino or PIC Microcontroller etc.
