Diode junction
Forward current flows from A to K. Reverse bias puts K above A and produces a small leakage current. The diode’s voltage drop changes with current and temperature.
1N914 switching diode pinout
The Vishay 1N914 is a small-signal silicon switching diode with a banded cathode in a DO-35 glass package.
DO-35 (DO-204AH)
2 contacts Current packageAmmopack ordering code, same glass diode and band.
DO-35 (DO-204AH) pinout
DO-35 (DO-204AH)
2 · K
Lead nearest the black band. The bar on the schematic symbol marks this terminal.
All 2 pins
Signal assignments
Electrical limits
| Parameter | Limit | Conditions and source |
|---|---|---|
| Forward voltage1 V maximum | 1 V maximum | 10 mA at 25 °C ambient. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2 |
| DC reverse blocking limit75 V | 75 V | Absolute maximum. The separate repetitive peak reverse rating is 100 V. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 1 |
| Reverse current25 nA max. at 20 V | 25 nA max. at 20 V | 25 °C ambient. At a 150 °C junction, the 20 V test allows up to 50 µA. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2 |
| Reverse recovery time4 ns maximum | 4 ns maximum | IF = 10 mA, IR = 1 mA, VR = 6 V, RL = 100 Ω, 25 °C ambient. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2 |
| Zero-bias capacitance4 pF maximum | 4 pF maximum | At 1 MHz and 25 °C ambient. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2 |
Models and documents
Vishay 1N914TR and 1N914TAP share the same DO-35 package and electrical limits. Check the applicable manufacturer sheet for other brands or suffixed 1N914A/B devices.
- 1N914TR
- Tape-and-reel ordering code, same glass diode and band.
- 1N914TAP
- Ammopack ordering code, same glass diode and band.
- Vishay 1N914 datasheet· 85622 · Rev. 2.2 · November 2024 · Ratings, switching test and cathode marking.
- Source register· Manufacturer URL, applicability and file checksum.