IMPATT diode

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IMPATT diode [′im‚pat ‚dī‚ōd]

(electronics)

Apnjunction diode that has a depletion region adjacent to the junction, through which electrons and holes can drift, and is biased beyond the avalanche breakdown voltage. Derived from impact avalanche and transit time diode.

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