I have been looking for a simple diode array that would be the equivalent of, say, (8) 1N914 switching diodes in a 16 pin package. Through hole or surface mount, and under a buck. I have found a couple that were in the $7.00US range and some crazy military spec things that were in the $70US range, but that's it. This can't be that strange of an item. Is it my Googling skills or is it just not being manufactured?
Jim
Diodes Inc. MMBD4148TW tripple
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It's just not a commonly used item. What do you use them for? Yes, we can pack 8 diodes in 16 pin dip. Can you buy 1k?
Would a common anode or common cathode package be suitable (e.g. for multiplexer input range protection, then a small 7 segment display might be usable :-).
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In that case, TVS diodes are usually denser and cheaper
Actually, common anode would be OK, with a minor layout change, but I think the voltage drop might be a bit much. Although that would be cool to see the state of the signals. Kinda' throw me back to the 70's.
Thanks, that's (a lot) better than what I stumbled across.
You did not state your application for the diode array but in the case you are looking to use it for clamping signals levels between two voltage rails then there are parts like that shown in the following data sheet:
Mouser happens to have some 1700 of these in stock for 2.24 each (1.89 in 100's).
NXP also has a similar part that has four clamp diode pairs in it.
Rohm makes small diode arrays.
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