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The document discusses different types of special purpose diodes and their applications and functions. It provides details on Zener diodes, Schottky diodes, Varactor diodes, Tunnel diodes, LEDs, Photodiodes, Avalanche diodes, PIN diodes, Step-recovery diodes, Gold-doped diodes, Gunn diodes, Schottky Barrier diodes, Laser diodes, TVS diodes, and Thermal diodes.

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The document discusses different types of special purpose diodes and their applications and functions. It provides details on Zener diodes, Schottky diodes, Varactor diodes, Tunnel diodes, LEDs, Photodiodes, Avalanche diodes, PIN diodes, Step-recovery diodes, Gold-doped diodes, Gunn diodes, Schottky Barrier diodes, Laser diodes, TVS diodes, and Thermal diodes.

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Name: Gonzales, Jayvee D.

Basic Electronics Lecture


Grade & Section: BSME II-GN

Give the types of special purpose diode and their application and function.

Types of diodes Application Function


Zener Diode Voltage regulation Maintains a constant voltage
across its terminals
Schottky Diode High-speed switching Minimizes switching losses due
to its low forward voltage drop.

Varactor Diode (Varicap) Voltage-controlled oscillators, Alters its capacitance with


frequency tuning applied voltage.

Tunnel Diode Microwave oscillators, high- Exhibits negative resistance


speed switching region for high-frequency
operation.
Light Emitting Diode Indicator lights, displays, Emits light when forward biased.
(LED) lighting

Photodiode Light detection, solar cells Converts light energy into


electrical current.
Avalanche Diode Overvoltage protection, pulse Operates in the avalanche
generation breakdown region.

PIN Diode RF switches, photodetectors Acts as a variable resistor under


reverse bias.

Step-Recovery Diode Frequency multipliers, pulse Produces short, sharp pulses due
shaping to charge storage and rapid
switching.
Gold-Doped Diode Microwave detectors, mixers Provides a low junction
capacitance for high-frequency
operation.

Gunn Diode Microwave oscillators, radar Generates microwave


systems oscillations due to Gunn effect.

Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) Rectifiers, power converters Provides low forward voltage
drop and fast switching.

Laser Diode Optical communications, laser Emits coherent light through


pointers stimulated emission

Transient Voltage Suppression Surge protection Diverts transient voltage spikes


(TVS) Diode to protect sensitive circuits.

Thermal Diode Temperature measurement, Provides a voltage proportional


thermal management to temperature.

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