PIN Diode

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrode
gptkbp:category Electronic component
Semiconductor device
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1950s
gptkbp:hasComponent Intrinsic semiconductor
N-type semiconductor
P-type semiconductor
gptkbp:hasProperty Low capacitance
Wide depletion region
Acts as insulator under reverse bias
Conducts under forward bias
High-speed response
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PIN Diode
gptkbp:material gptkb:Gallium_arsenide
Silicon
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Photodiode
gptkb:Varactor_diode
Schottky diode
gptkbp:symbol Diode symbol with 'I' region
gptkbp:usedFor Fast switching
Photodetection
Variable resistance
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Attenuators
RF switches
Photodetectors
High-frequency applications
Optical communication
RF protection circuits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varactor_Diodes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6