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avalanche diode [′av·ə‚lanch ′dī‚ōd] (electronics) A semiconductor breakdown diode, usually made of silicon, in which avalanche breakdown occurs across the entirepnjunction and voltage drop is then essentially constant and independent of current; the two most important types are IMPATT and TRAPATT diodes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Continued innovations include avalanche diode technology, compact in-line installations for stand-alone applications along with products that address the structured cabling environment, coupled with high-speed, high-energy handling capability. Nasdaq NM:SMTC) Tuesday announced a new member of its RailClamp Series of silicon avalanche diode arrays that provides a simple, low-cost solution for protecting microcontrollers or other electronic components from the damaging effects of voltage surges via high speed external data lines and interfaces. An n+p+p-n+ structure provides low standoff voltages with significant reductions in leakage currents and capacitance over silicon avalanche diode processes. |
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