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  1. 29th March 2006 11:24 AM #1
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    hi, i wondered what the diode 'D1' in the detector circuit is in this site:
    http://www.ee.washington.edu/consele...inal/final.htm

    i need to build this circuit and im confused as theres all different types u can buy like schottky rectifier diodes and signal diodes.
    If anyone could tell me the right type of diode to use for this circuit id be very greatful

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    Quote Originally Posted by ant9985
    hi, i wondered what the diode 'D1' in the detector circuit is in this site:
    http://www.ee.washington.edu/consele...inal/final.htm

    i need to build this circuit and im confused as theres all different types u can buy like schottky rectifier diodes and signal diodes.
    If anyone could tell me the right type of diode to use for this circuit id be very greatful
    It's just a normal silicon signal diode, a 1N4148 is a common type and often used.
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    You can get them local at a radio shack (most of them still). 1n914 or 1n4148. If you live in the States.
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    thnx a lot
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    You can actually still get them in Canadian Radio Shacks as well...well now they are "The Source" but yeeah...
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