1N4132 (DO35) - Semiconductor Diode

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Semiconductor diode
• Use: Rectification, voltage regulation, signal demodulation
• Characteristics: Small signal diode, low forward voltage drop, high switching speed
• Package: DO35 glass package
• Essence: A small signal diode used in various electronic circuits
• Packaging/Quantity: Typically available in reels of 2000 units

Specifications

• Forward Voltage Drop: 0.7V
• Reverse Voltage: 40V
• Maximum Continuous Forward Current: 200mA
• Maximum Peak Reverse Voltage: 50V
• Operating Temperature Range: -65°C to 175°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 1N4132 (DO35) diode has two pins, with the cathode marked by a band on the body of the diode.

Functional Features

• Efficient rectification of AC signals
• Low forward voltage drop for minimal power loss
• Fast switching speed for high-frequency applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Small size suitable for compact circuit designs
• Low forward voltage drop reduces power dissipation
• High switching speed enables fast signal processing

Disadvantages

• Limited maximum current handling capability
• Relatively low reverse voltage rating

Working Principles

The 1N4132 diode operates based on the principle of semiconductor junction behavior. When forward biased, it allows current flow with a low voltage drop. In reverse bias, it blocks the current flow up to a certain reverse voltage threshold.

Detailed Application Field Plans

Rectification

Used in power supplies and signal processing circuits for converting AC to DC.

Voltage Regulation

In voltage regulator circuits to maintain a stable output voltage.

Signal Demodulation

Utilized in communication systems to extract modulated signals.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 1N4148 (DO-35)
• 1N914 (DO-35)
• 1N4001 (DO-41)

This completes the entry for the 1N4132 (DO35) semiconductor diode, covering its basic information, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.