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Which of the following diodes is most suitable for detection of microwave signals?
Schottky barrier diode
The Schottky barrier diode is most suitable for the detection of microwave signals.
Which diode is used in microwave frequency?
Gunn diodes
Because of their high frequency capability, Gunn diodes are mainly used at microwave frequencies and above. They can produce some of the highest output power of any semiconductor devices at these frequencies. Their most common use is in oscillators, but they are also used in microwave amplifiers to amplify signals.
Which of the following diodes is useful in microwave detection and mixing applications?
Gunn diode: A Gunn diode is considered as a type of diode even though it does not contain any typical PN diode junction like the other diodes, but it consists of two electrodes. It is also called a Transferred Electronic Device.
Which diode Cannot be used at microwave frequencies?
PN junction diodes cannot be used as microwave oscillators as they have very high reverse recovery time compared to IMPATT, TRPATT, and BARRITT diodes.
What is Gunn diode in microwave?
Gunn diodes are used to build oscillators for generating microwaves with frequencies ranging from 10 GHz to THz. It is a Negative Differential Resistance device – also called as transferred electron device oscillator – which is a tuned circuit consisting of Gunn diode with DC bias voltage applied to it.
Are microwave diodes different?
To my knowledge there is no “standard” diode for microwave ovens. I would have thought that their rating will differ depending on the design of the circuit.
What are microwave transistors?
Microwave Transistors Hence for microwave applications, silicon n-p-n transistors that can provide adequate powers at microwave frequencies have been developed. They are with typically 5 watts at a frequency of 3GHz with a gain of 5dB. A cross-sectional view of such a transistor is shown in the following figure.
Which diode is not used as a microwave mixer or detector?
Which of the following is not used as a microwave mixer or detector?…Discussion :: Microwave Communication – Section 6 (Q. No. 6)
| [A]. | PIN diode |
|---|---|
| [B]. | Crystal diode |
| [C]. | Schottky barrier diode |
| [D]. | Backward diode |