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. FEATURE High reliability for resistance to vibration and shock proof. *High withstand voltage. * Small reverse current. * Excellent electrical characteristics suitable for FM. detection or MPX. APPLICATION * FM detection, MPX, projected-image detection. switching, and limiter. Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Value Unit Peak Reverse Voltage Von 45 Vv Reverse Voltage dc Va 20 V Peak Forward Current len 150 mA Average Rectified Output Current ly 50 mA Surge Forward Current surge 500 mA Junction Temperature T, 75 C Storage Temperature Range Ts -55 to + 75 C Characteristics (1N34A) Symbol | Test condition (T, 25+2C) | Min. Typ. | Max. | Units Forward Current I, V.=1V 4 2 - mA Reverse Currents I, V, = -10V - - 100 | pA lao V,=V - - - LA Junction Capacitance C, - f = 1MHz,V =-1V - - 1 PF Rectification nl Vi = 2Vrms, =5KQ efficiency C = 20PF, f = 40 MHz 55 : : % Pair SEMTECH ELECTRONICS LTD. ( wholly owned subsidiary of AGMEY TECHNOLOGY LTO. )