Product Overview
Archer 276-1620 1N914 Fast Switching Silicon Diodes 50-Piece Card
Condition
New old stock in original packaging. Factory carded 50-piece blister pack with intact seal and legible rear specification table. Vintage component stock with clean, untrimmed axial leads.
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Product Overview
Vintage Archer catalog number 276-1620 package containing 50 industry-standard 1N914 fast switching silicon diodes in DO-35 axial glass envelopes. Originally distributed through Radio Shack / Tandy Corporation for general-purpose switching, logic circuits, and hobbyist electronic assembly.
Key Features
- 75 V working peak reverse voltage
- 75 mA continuous average rectified forward current at 25°C
- 500 mA peak surge current handling for 1 second
- 250 mW continuous power dissipation rating
- DO-35 hermetic glass envelope with clear black cathode polarity band
- Fast silicon switching characteristics suitable for high-frequency signal clipping and logic gates
Applications
- Populating vintage breadboard circuits, timing networks, and classic synthesizer submodules
- Restoring period audio distortion pedals and vintage transistor radios requiring original glass switching diodes
- Bench stock for repair technicians servicing vintage consumer electronics and legacy circuit cards
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these genuine 1N914 diodes?
Yes. They are original Archer / Radio Shack stock, catalog number 276-1620, packaged in the USA with 1N914-type fast switching diodes.
Are the cathode bands marked on each component?
Yes. Each diode features a distinct black cathode band printed on the glass body to verify polarity during installation.
Why buy this carded 50-pack instead of modern generic reels?
This factory-carded package offers verified vintage Tandy/Archer distribution in the exact 50-count lot practical for hobby benches and period restorations, avoiding giant multi-thousand tape reels. Shipping is $8 flat rate, free once the order passes $28, and orders leave the Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
The unmistakable glow of orange-doped silicon behind glass, waiting on a card for the bench build that calls for authentic vintage iron.
