Re: Voltage drop across 1N4148 diode?

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From: Jerry Szopinski Mfg 4-6983
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 10:12

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The voltage drop across the 1N4148 diode depends on what type of
semiconductor material it is made of.  If the diode is made of
germanium (no, not the flowers) the drop is around 0.7V; if it
is made of silicon then the drop is around 0.5V.

The 1N4148 is usually used in computer applications and most
general purpose circuit board applications where small currents
are used.  I agree that the 1N4001 would be a better diode for
this particular application.


Jerry


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thinking free!"  --  Moody Blues

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