Diode – 1N914 or 1N4148, 100v, 150ma,

1N4148 Switching Diode – 100V 150mA (DO-35)

The 1N4148 is a fast-switching silicon diode designed for signal processing and general-purpose electronic circuits. Compact and reliable, it is ideal for switching, protection, and logic applications in Arduino and low-power electronics projects.

Key Features

• Fast switching silicon diode
• Compact DO-35 glass package
• Suitable for signal and switching applications
• Reliable performance in low-power circuits
• Widely used and easy to integrate

What’s Included

• 1 × 1N4148 Switching Diode

Curriculum Links

Australian Curriculum (v9.0):

• ACTDEK042 – Investigate electrical systems
• ACTDEP050 – Produce designed solutions

Victorian Curriculum:

• VCDSTS039 – Technologies systems
• VCDSCD041 – Producing designed solutions

NSW (Stage 4–5 Technology Mandatory):

• TE4-2DP – Designs and produces solutions
• TE4-3DP – Safe use of materials and components

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Understand diode function and polarity
• Build circuits for switching and signal control
• Protect components from reverse voltage
• Explore electronic component behaviour

Teacher Benefits

• Essential component for electronics kits
• Easy to demonstrate diode behaviour
• Suitable for a wide range of projects
• Low cost for bulk classroom use

Perfect For

• Signal switching circuits
• Arduino and microcontroller projects
• Protection circuits
• Electronics and STEM learning