PIN Diodes

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrode
gptkbp:category Electronic component
Semiconductor device
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1950s
gptkbp:hasProperty High reverse breakdown voltage
High-speed switching
Low capacitance
Low distortion
Wide depletion region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PIN Diodes
gptkbp:material gptkb:Gallium_arsenide
Silicon
gptkbp:operates Injection of carriers into intrinsic region
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Photodiode
gptkb:Varactor_diode
Schottky diode
gptkbp:structure Intrinsic layer
N-type layer
P-type layer
gptkbp:symbol Diode symbol with 'I' region
gptkbp:usedFor Current-controlled resistance
Fast switching
Photovoltaic applications
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Attenuators
RF switches
Photodetectors
High-frequency applications
Microwave circuits
Optical communication
Power electronics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microwave_Electronics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5