Kingpin094 New Member Mar 12, 2003 #1 I have read a lot and I can't seem to come up with a logical reason why these two diodes have different names. If I have a circuit that uses say a 1N914 can I shove a 1N4148 and the circuit still work? Or vise versa? Any help on the subject would be much appreciated.
I have read a lot and I can't seem to come up with a logical reason why these two diodes have different names. If I have a circuit that uses say a 1N914 can I shove a 1N4148 and the circuit still work? Or vise versa? Any help on the subject would be much appreciated.
Phasor Member Mar 12, 2003 #2 I don't know the reason for different numbers, but they are essentially the same. You could probably interchange them with no hassles.
I don't know the reason for different numbers, but they are essentially the same. You could probably interchange them with no hassles.
bogdanfirst New Member Mar 13, 2003 #3 from what i know, you can change them, but i think that the 4148 is better in some case, i think that it is a bit faster, but i am not sure. i have replaced all the 1n914 with 4148 in my circuits and they worked with no problem.
from what i know, you can change them, but i think that the 4148 is better in some case, i think that it is a bit faster, but i am not sure. i have replaced all the 1n914 with 4148 in my circuits and they worked with no problem.
Chippie Member Mar 13, 2003 #4 The forward current handling capabilities of the 4148 are double that of the 914........ HTH Chip
bogdanfirst New Member Mar 13, 2003 #5 o yes, i think that was it. i remember now. the 914 has 75mA, but the 4148 has 150mA
Kingpin094 New Member Mar 13, 2003 #6 Many thanks to all that replied. I have looked all all the specs but I guess the forward current handeling slipped by me. Thanks again.
Many thanks to all that replied. I have looked all all the specs but I guess the forward current handeling slipped by me. Thanks again.