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(C)Element 2-24 Diodes Flashcards

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What is the one common use for PIN diodes?

A

RF Switch

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What is a common use of a hot carrier diode?

A

VHF and UHF Mixers and detectors

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Structurally, what are the two main categories of Semiconductor diodes?

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Junction and Point of Contact

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What special type of diode is capable of both amplification and oscillation?

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a tunnel diode

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What type of semiconductor diode varies its internal capacitance as the voltage applied to its terminal varies?

A

varactor diode

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What is the principle characteristic of a tunnel diode?

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negative resistance region (tunnel)

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