TAITRON - 1N100 - Diode. 80V 100mA, Gold Bonded Germanium, DO-7 Glass, Rare

Taitron - 1N100 - Diode. 80V 100mA, Gold Bonded Germanium, DO-7 Glass, Rare. The 1N100 is a classic gold-bonded Germanium signal diode packaged in a standard DO-7 glass casing with axial leads. Because it is a germanium-based semiconductor, it features a lower forward voltage drop than silicon diodes, making it historically valuable for high-frequency applications, audio clipping circuits, and vintage radio restoration. Features • Optimized for Radio Frequency Response • Gold Bonded • Lower Leakage Current Technical Specifications Material: Germanium (Gold-Bonded) Package Type: DO-7 Glass (Axial Leads) Maximum Peak Reverse Voltage (PIV): 80V to 100V (depending on manufacturer batch) Max Forward Current (IF): Typically 50mA to 100mA Band Sequencing: Diodes usually feature a thick band at one end indicating the cathode. Application Focus: Radio Frequency (RF) response and AM/FM/TV-IF detection Key Characteristics & Applications Audio Distortion & Overdrive: Guitar pedal hobbyists and builders highly seek the 1N100 for distortion circuits (like the MXR Distortion+ or Harmonic Percolator clones). It provides a compressed, warm, and highly natural "tube-like" clipping flavor. High Clipping Threshold for Germanium: While standard germanium diodes (like the 1N34A) typically clip around 0.3V, some batches of the 1N100 exhibit an unusually high forward voltage drop/clipping threshold between 0.55V and 0.7V. This yields an incredibly loud, punchy, and aggressive overdrive profile. Vintage RF & AM Detection: Its low capacitance and fast response allow it to effectively replace point-contact devices in vintage crystal radios and older television signal paths. Alternates: NTE109, SK3090 Genuine Vintage Taitron - Rare - No Counterfeit Copies - No Delays - No Disappointments