Description
This pack of 10 x 1N34A Germanium Point Contact Diodes is ideal for low voltage applications, offering excellent performance in radio frequency detection, signal rectification, and general switching circuits.
A classic in the electronics world, the 1N34A is widely used in vintage and modern designs for AM/FM radio and TV applications, thanks to its low forward voltage drop and high sensitivity.
- Type: Germanium Point Contact Detector Diode
- Model: 1N34A
- Lead Diameter: 0.8mm
- Body Size: 1.8mm (Dia) × 3.5mm (L)
- Total Length: Approx. 60mm
- Low Forward Voltage Drop: Ideal for detecting and rectifying weak signals
- High Frequency Response: Suitable for RF circuits
What’s Included:
- 10 x 1N34A Germanium Diodes
Great For:
- AM/FM Radio Detectors
- TV-IF Signal Rectification
- Crystal Radios and DIY Projects
- Low-voltage signal switching
- Educational and prototyping use
Usage Tips:
- Commonly used in vintage radio circuits for signal demodulation
- Ideal replacement for older point contact diodes
- Germanium material allows for greater sensitivity than silicon diodes in detection applications
