Gunn Diodes

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electronic component
Semiconductor device
gptkbp:application Radar
Automatic door openers
Microwave transmitters
Speed guns
gptkbp:category Microwave technology
Solid-state devices
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:J._B._Gunn
gptkbp:excludes PN junction
gptkbp:feature Bulk effect device
Exhibits Gunn effect
No rectifying junction
gptkbp:firstDemonstrated 1962
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gunn Diodes
gptkbp:material gptkb:Gallium_arsenide
gptkb:Indium_phosphide
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:J._B._Gunn
gptkbp:operates Negative differential resistance
gptkbp:operatingSystem GHz range
gptkbp:relatedTo Microwave oscillators
Transferred electron devices
gptkbp:usedFor Microwave generation
Oscillator circuits
RF applications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microwave_Electronics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5