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What is a Switching Diode?
3 [+ ^* F' c/ u4 H# S( E) JSwitching diodes are a single p-n diode in a discrete package. A switching diode provides the same functionality as a switch. It has high resistance below the specified applied voltage similar to an open switch, whereas above that voltage it changes in a sudden way to the low resistance of a closed switch. Switching diodes are used in devices such as ring modulation.
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( B8 K' m y2 j& qApplications for Switching Diodes:; g1 }3 ^& ^7 Z- A" `$ l1 W ~
The switching diode is the most basic function of almost every electronic application. Switching diodes are also used in high-speed rectifying applications, such as in radiofrequency receivers. Applications also include high-speed switching, general-purpose switching and reverse polarity protection in the consumer, automotive, and telecommunication industry.
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