1N914 or 1N4148 - Whats the difference?

[Kingpin094]

I have read a lot and I can't seem to come up with a logical reason why these two diodes have different names.

If I have a circuit that uses say a 1N914 can I shove a 1N4148 and the circuit still work? Or vise versa?

Any help on the subject would be much appreciated.

 

[Phasor]

I don't know the reason for different numbers, but they are essentially the same.

You could probably interchange them with no hassles.

 

[bogdanfirst]

from what i know, you can change them, but i think that the 4148 is better in some case, i think that it is a bit faster, but i am not sure.
i have replaced all the 1n914 with 4148 in my circuits and they worked with no problem.

 

[Chippie]

The forward current handling capabilities of the 4148 are double that of the 914........

HTH Chip

 

[bogdanfirst]

o yes, i think that was it. i remember now. the 914 has 75mA, but the 4148 has 150mA

 

[Kingpin094]

Many thanks to all that replied. I have looked all all the specs but I guess the forward current handeling slipped by me. Thanks again.