This specification covers the performance requirements for silicon, general purpose, semiconductor diodes. The diode is non cavity double plug construction, with high temperature metallurgical bonds (category 1) between both sides of the silicon die and terminal pins. Four levels of product assurance (JAN, JANTX, JANTXV and JANS) are provided for each encapsulated device. Two levels of product assurance are provided for each unencapsulated device type.