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Dave Moore
- Jan 1, 1970
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I'm interested in hearing the thoughts of ye experts
about the future of germanium.
Specifically, germanium diodes, as I have decided
to possibly take to market some of my old circuit
designs that used germanium diodes.
There would seem to be a number of semi-houses that
still manufacture them, however they certainly don't seem
to be a hot item at any of the popular distributers.
Another disturbing trend is the so-called
*improvement* in leakage specs. This may
be an "improvement" for some applications,
but to those in the world of guitar amplifier
FX design, this could well be the death nell.
So what thinketh ye ? Will the good old leaky
Ge diode soon go the way of long since deceased
reptiles?
Thanks
Dave Moore
about the future of germanium.
Specifically, germanium diodes, as I have decided
to possibly take to market some of my old circuit
designs that used germanium diodes.
There would seem to be a number of semi-houses that
still manufacture them, however they certainly don't seem
to be a hot item at any of the popular distributers.
Another disturbing trend is the so-called
*improvement* in leakage specs. This may
be an "improvement" for some applications,
but to those in the world of guitar amplifier
FX design, this could well be the death nell.
So what thinketh ye ? Will the good old leaky
Ge diode soon go the way of long since deceased
reptiles?
Thanks
Dave Moore