1
Q
What is one common use for PIN diodes?
A
RF switch
2
Q
What is a common use of a hot-carrier diode?
A
VHF and UHF mixers and detectors.
3
Q
Structurally, what are the two main categories of semiconductor diodes?
A
Junction and point contact
4
Q
What special type of diode is capable of both amplification and oscillation?
A
Tunnel diodes
5
Q
What type of semiconductor diode varies its internal capacitance as the voltage applied to its terminals varies?
A
Varactor diode
6
Q
What is the principal characteristic of a tunnel diode?
A
Negative resistance region
Element 3
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Decks in class (100)
# Cards
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Electrical Elements6
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Magnetism6
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Materials6
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Resistance, Capacitance, & Inductance6
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Semi-Conductors6
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Electrical Measurements6
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Waveforms6
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Conduction6
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Ohm's Law - 16
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Ohm's Law - 23
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Frequency6
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(More) Waveforms5
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Power Relationships6
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RC Time Constants -16
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RC Time Constants -26
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Impedance Networks -16
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Impedance Networks -26
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Calculations6
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Photoconductive Devices6
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Capacitors2
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Transformers6
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Voltage Regulators, Zener Diodes6
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SCRs, Triacs6
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Diodes6
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Transistors - 16
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Transistors - 26
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Light Emitting Diodes6
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Devices6
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R-L-C Circuits6
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Op Amps5
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Phase Locked Loops (PLLs), Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs), Mixers6
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Schematics1
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Types of Logic6
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Logic Gates6
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Logic Levels3
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Flip-Flops6
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Multivibrators6
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Memory6
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Microprocessors6
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Counters, Dividers, Converters6
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Receiver Theory6
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RF Amplifiers6
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Oscillators5
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Mixers6
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IF Amplifiers6
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Filters and IF Amplifiers6
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Filters5
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Detectors6
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Audio & Squelch Circuits6
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Receiver Performance5
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Amplifiers -16
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Amplifiers -26
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Oscillators and Modulators6
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Resonance -Tuning Networks6
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SSB Transmitters6
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Technology6
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Frequency Modulation6
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SSB Modulation4
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Pulse Modulation6
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Batteries -16
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Batteries -26
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Motors & Generators6
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Antenna Theory6
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Voltage, Current and Power Relationships6
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Frequency and Bandwidth6
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Transmission Lines6
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Effective Radiated Power6
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Distance Measuring Equipment6
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VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)6
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Instrument Landing System (ILS)6
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Automatic Direction Finding Equipment (ADF) & Transponders6
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Aircraft Antenna Systems and Frequencies6
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Equipment Functions6
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Indicating Meters6
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Test Equipment6
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Oscilloscopes6
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Specialized Instruments6
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Measurement Procedures6
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Repair Procedures6
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Installation Codes & Procedures6
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Troubleshooting6
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Types of Transmissions6
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Coding and Multiplexing6
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Signal Processing, Software and Codes6
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VHF6
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MF-HF SSB-SITOR6
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Survival Craft Equipment: VHF, SARTs, & EPIRBs6
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FAX, NAVTEX6
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NMEA Data6
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RADAR Theory6
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Components6
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Range, Pulse Width & Repetition Rate6
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Antennas & Waveguides6
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RADAR Equipment6
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Low Earth Orbit Systems6
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INMARSAT Communications Systems -16
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INMARSAT Communications System -26
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GPS6
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Radiation Exposure6
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Safety Steps6
