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A '''step recovery diode (SRD)''' is a semiconductor junction diode having the ability to generate extremely short pulses. It is also  
A '''step recovery diode (SRD)''' is a semiconductor junction diode having the ability to generate extremely short pulses.
called snap-off diode or charge-storage diode or memory varactor, and has a variety of uses in microwave electronics as pulse generator or  
It is also called a snap-off diode or a charge-storage diode, and has a variety of uses in microwave electronics as pulse generator or  
parametric amplifier.  
parametric amplifier.  


When diodes switch from forward conduction to reverse cut-off, a reverse current flows briefly as stored charge is removed.  
When diodes switch from forward conduction to reverse cut-off, a reverse current flows briefly as stored charge is removed.  
It is the abruptness with which this reverse current ceases which characterises the step recovery diode.
It is the abruptness with which this reverse current ceases which characterizes the step recovery diode.


See '''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_recovery_diode'''
See '''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_recovery_diode'''

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