The Great Search: 1N4148 Signal Diodes in DO-35 and SOD-123 #TheGreatSearch #DigiKey @DigiKey

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Looking at a lot of keyboard kits, we noticed that many use a diode key-matrix to connect lots of keys without a ghosting effect. We should probably source long tape strips of 1N4148s for folks making keyboards and key matrices! Let’s talk about 1N4148s in two packages – DO-35 (classic glass) and SOD-123 as seen on a keyboard we purchased.

See the part on Digi-Key at https://www.digikey.com/short/r3p7q2vm

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