The 914 is very similar in looks and electrical characteristics as the 4148


Jim.

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Fletcher <p.fletcher@BIGFOOT.COM>
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Saturday, February 06, 1999 5:32 AM
Subject: Re: What type of diode in com84 Programmer


>Brian,
>
>On the web site of the com84 diagram it suggests the diode can be any small
>type. I have used the 1N4148 (cos I have 300 of them!) and it works fine.
>
>I have not tried the 1N4001 but can see no reason why it shouldn't
>work - In fact I'll try it out this weekend.
>
>As for the 1N914, this is not a diode number I have come across - it this
>a US part number ? (I'm in the UK)
>
>    Paul Fletcher.
>
>
>Brian Gracia wrote:
>
>> I went for a look at the website mentioned in the letter from Andy about
>> the Com84 programmer.  Anyone know what type of diode D1 is?  It is a
1N914
>> or a 1N4001?
>>
>> Brian