APPENDIX 6

Table A6.1 lists the approximate electrical characteristics for the 1N914A diode. This device or its equivalent is available from multiple manufacturers.

TABLE A6.1

Approximate Ratings for a 1N914A Diode

Parameter Rating
Peak inverse voltage 75 volts
Average forward current 75 milliamps (below 25°C) 10 milliamps (at 150°C)
Reverse current 25 nanoamps (at 25°C) 50 microamps (at 150°C)
Power dissipation 250 milliwatts
Capacitance 4 picofarads
Reverse recovery time 8 nanoseconds

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