Variable Capacitance Diodes

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electronic component
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Varactor_diode
gptkb:Varicap_diode
gptkbp:application Electronic tuning
Frequency multipliers
Parametric amplifiers
gptkbp:category Semiconductor diode
gptkbp:compatibleWith Rectification
gptkbp:controlledBy Reverse bias voltage
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1960s
gptkbp:function Voltage-controlled capacitor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Variable Capacitance Diodes
gptkbp:material gptkb:Gallium_arsenide
Silicon
gptkbp:property Capacitance varies with reverse voltage
gptkbp:symbol Diode symbol with variable capacitor
gptkbp:usedIn RF circuits
Phase-locked loops
Tuning circuits
Voltage-controlled oscillators
Frequency modulators
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varactor_Diodes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6