1N34A POINT CONTACT GERMANIUM DIODE ‘The germanium point contact (Ge) diodes are widely used For detecting the rectifying efficiency or for switching on the radio, TV, or stereo, ect. Features High withstand voltage. ‘+ Small reverse current. detection or MPX. Application High reliability for resistance to vibration and shock proof. Excellent electrical characteristics suitable for FM. «FM detection, MPX, projected-image detection. switching, and limiter Absolute Maximum Ratings (T, = 25°C) T E engi] Chef te gow tk wt { 4 oft Ges cate JEDECDO-7 Dimensions in nm ‘Symbol Value Unit Peak Reverse Voltage Vane 45 Vv Reverse Voltage de Ve 20 Vv Peak Forward Current 7 150 mA ‘Average Rectified Output Current bb 50 mA ‘Surge Forward Current Tage 500 mA ‘Junction Temperature 7 5 % Storage Temperature Range Ts “55 10 +75 c Characteristics (1N34A) ‘Symbol | Test condition(Ta25t 2°C) | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit Forward voltage [ve 4 2 -_ | ma Reverse currents be | Ve=t0V : 100 | yA Tea | Vas ~ | uA Junction Capacitance Cj =| fetMiz, Ve-AV - | + | 1 | oF Rectification efficiency | e2Nemen60K0 s | - | - | % C=20PF, f=40MHzOptimized for Radio Frequency Response Can be used in many AM, FM and TV-IF applications, replacing point contact devices. Applications © AM/FM detectors © Ratio detectors DO-7 Glass Package © FM discriminators © TV audio detectors © RF input probes sae { © TV video detectors Features jam ete © Lower leakage current we) gate Flat junction capacitance High mechanical strength At least 1 million hours MTBF BKC's Sigma-Bond™ plating for problem free solderabilty Absolute Maximum Ratings at T,,,= 25°C. Parameter Symbols Min. Max. Units ak inverse Votage (Ropetine), Measured @ Pv 65 Vols Peak Forward Surge Current Non-Repetve, t= 1 Second bw 05 Amps Peak Forward Surge Current Repetive ins 200° mA Average Rectified Forward Curent i, 50 mA Operating and Storage Temperatures Tune “85 +75 jectrical Characioristis at T,,,= 25°C Parameter TestConditons Symbols Min. Max. Units Forward Vokage Drop 1, = 50mA Ve 10 Vots V,= TO VaR ae Reverse Leakage _V,= 50 Volts tj 500 uA Breakdown Vokage r= 10 mA PN 65 Vos