Re: What's a SILICON DIODE ??


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Re: What's a SILICON DIODE ??



On Sun, 7 Sep 1997 22:04:32 GMT Rignault Benoit <rigno@CLUB-INTERNET.FR>
writes:
>Hi, i want to make a link cable ($5 //) for my ti-92...
>
>I have the plans but i want to know what's a silicon diode...?

You can use any type of diode.  I used germanium, RS has a pack of, I
think 8, for $1.  Works fine.


>Diode in the front of my PC is OK to make a homemade cable ??

Not sure what you are asking here.

>What's the difference between a "silicon" diode and a "normal" diode
>(in
>addition of the light) ??


I don't think either one has a light.  You don't need any kind of L.E.D.
for the homemade link.





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