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Step Recovery Diodes

About Step Recovery Diodes

Step recovery diodes produce an abrupt turn-off (step) time by allowing a very fast release of stored charge when switching from forward to reverse bias, and from reverse to forward bias. Single step recovery diodes consist of one diode built into the chip. Step recovery diode arrays are composed of multiple, discrete, usually unconnected diodes on a single silicon chip. Performance specifications for step recovery diodes include forward voltage, maximum allowable reverse voltage, reverse current, breakdown voltage, reverse recovery time, power dissipation, terminal capacitance, and operating temperature. Pin count and the number of embedded diodes are factors to consider when selecting an integrated circuit (IC) package. Step-recovery diodes that are sold in Europe must comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive from the European Union (EU).   

Diode application is an important parameter when selecting step recovery diodes. Rectifier diodes are electronic devices that allows current to flow in only one direction. Limiter diodes can be used as voltage limiters or in voltage limiter circuits. Switching diodes are designed for high-speed switching applications. Modulation diodes can be used in either AM or FM modulators. Amplification diodes are designed for amplifier circuits. By contrast, voltage regulation diodes are designed for voltage regulation circuits. Damper diodes are used in television sets and low leakage diodes are used in low leakage applications. Mixer diodes are also commonly available. Protector diodes are used to protect electronic components from unwanted transients such as current and voltage surges, electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning, spikes and other signals that can imperil the operation or damage the component. Other types of step-recovery diodes are also available.  

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General-purpose diodes are electric components that conduct electric current in only one direction, functioning similarly to a one-way valve.
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Gunn diodes or transfer electron devices (TED) exhibit a negative resistance region. They are used in high-frequency applications, often for building RF oscillators. Impact ionization avalanche transit-time (IMPATT) diodes are designed to operate at very high frequency and power. They are used as elements in RF and microwave devices.
High Voltage Diodes
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Rectifier Diodes
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Schottky diodes in their simplest form consist of a metal layer that contacts a semiconductor element. The metal / semiconductor junctions exhibit rectifying behavior (i.e., the current passes through the structure more readily with one polarity than the other).
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