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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 | 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 | 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''' | ||