Zener Diode 1N914

The Zener Diode 1N914 listing is the 1N914, a fast switching small-signal silicon diode in a DO-35 glass package. Despite the listing name, the 1N914 is not a Zener diode: it conducts in one direction, blocks reverse voltage up to 100 V and is not made to regulate voltage in reverse breakdown. It is a close relative of the 1N4148 and is used in logic, signal and protection circuits.

Zener Diode 1N914 Specifications

• Type: small-signal fast switching diode (not a Zener)
• Repetitive peak reverse voltage: 100 V
• Average forward current: about 150–200 mA, depending on the maker
• Forward voltage: 1 V maximum at 10 mA
• Reverse recovery time: 4 ns maximum
• Package: DO-35 glass, axial leads, band marks the cathode

Zener Diode 1N914 Applications

• Signal rectification and detection
• Clamping and input protection for microcontroller pins
• Diode logic (OR and AND gates) and steering circuits
• Flyback protection for small relay coils
• Reverse polarity protection for low-current circuits

What's in the Box

• 1 × 1N914 diode

Tip: The band on the body marks the cathode (−). If you need to regulate voltage, choose a real Zener diode with the voltage you need, such as 5.1 V or 12 V, because the 1N914 will not hold a fixed voltage.

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