Avalanche diode

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Electrode
gptkb:Semiconductor_device
gptkbp:application Surge protection
Clamping circuits
RF noise generation
gptkbp:breakdownVoltage Specified by manufacturer
gptkbp:category gptkb:Electronic_component
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1960s
gptkbp:feature High-speed response
Sharp breakdown voltage
gptkbp:material Silicon
gptkbp:operates Avalanche breakdown
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Zener_diode
PN junction
gptkbp:reverseBias Operates in reverse bias
gptkbp:symbol Diode symbol with breakdown voltage indication
gptkbp:usedFor Voltage regulation
Protection against voltage spikes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zener_Diode
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Avalanche diode