[Elecraft] RF probe diode question

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In a message dated 11/26/06 7:41:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, vic at rakefet.com 
writes:


> I measured the forward voltage drops on various junkbox 
> diodes and the 1N91's show about 0.11 V.  This seems even *lower* than 
> what I expect from a 1N34.  Any reason not to use a 1N91 for this?
> 

1N91 is germanium, like the 1N34.

But while 1N34 is a small-signal diode, 1N91 is a power rectifier. That means 
a lot more capacitance and back leakage. I don't know if that will matter.

73 de Jim, N2EY