Mostly due to the lower forward voltage drop because of a lower band gap
voltage

RS
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From: Thomas C. Sefranek <tcs@CMCORP.COM>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 6:42 AM
Subject: Re: [PIC]: 1N34 Diodes


> I'm always curious why anyone would need a germanium diode when there are
> MUCH better diodes readily available.  I do give credence to efforts at
> restoring
> original equipment.
>
> Royce Simmons wrote:
>
> >Hi All,
> >
> >Anyone know of a source for 1N34 or any other germanium diodes?
> >
> >Thanks,  Royce
> >
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