-40^%

1N34 Point Contact Germanium Diode

Available:Out of Stock

Product SKU: DIODE005

Wishlist

₹ 9 ~~₹ 15~~

Pre-order

Specification

Description

The 1N34 Point Contact Germanium Diode is a small signal diode commonly used in early electronic circuits, particularly in radio applications.

Here's some information about it:

Material: The diode is made of germanium (Ge), a semiconductor material known for its low forward voltage drop compared to silicon diodes.

Construction: The diode typically has a glass encapsulation with a small metal point contact at one end and a wire lead at the other.

Characteristics: The 1N34 diode has a forward voltage drop of around 0.2 to 0.3 volts and a low leakage current. It has a maximum forward current rating typically in the range of tens of milliamps.

Limitations: While the 1N34 diode has advantages in certain applications, it also has limitations such as low power handling capability and sensitivity to temperature variations.

Applications:

It is primarily used in low-frequency applications such as crystal radio receivers, where its low forward voltage drop allows it to operate efficiently with weak radio signals.