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Definitions for "Tunnel diode"
Keywords:  doped, diode, heavily, semiconductor, esaki
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A heavily doped p-n diode in which electron tunneling from the conduction band in the n-type material to the valence band in the p-type region produces a region of negative resistance. Tunnel diodes may be used as oscillators, amplifiers or detectors (M/A-COM does not manufacture tunnel diodes).
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A heavily doped semiconductor device that has high gain and fast switching capabilities. See NEGATIVE-RESISTANCE ELEMENT.
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A heavily doped diode that is used in high-frequency communications systems.
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