PIN diodes are ideal for transmit-receive (TR) switches because of a favorable blend of cost, size, and switching speed. Although the PIN diode in the transmit (Tx) arm can be connected as either ...

PIN diodes are widely used as antenna switches and as switches in phase-shifter applications for phased arrays, radar, and broadband instrumentation. Silicon beam lead devices dominate the market.

The LX3055 is a coplanar waveguide photodiode intended for high bandwidth single-mode fiber optic network applications. Fabricated as an InGaAS/InP PIN photodiode ... or 1 x 4 diode arrays.

Avago Technologies has launched three high-performance PIN diode chips in a low-cost RoHS-compliant, lead-free SOD-323 (small outline diode) plastic package. These devices are designed to reduce board ...

A series of plastic packaged PIN diode control products has been launched by Microsemi ... in addition to low capacitance and conductance. Applications include test and measurement, MRI equipment, ...

Parts are screened and qualified for high reliability applications ... methodology that minimizes thermal resistance from the PIN Diode junction-to-base plate (RTHJ-A). The limiter design employs ...

In this work, a first GaAs PIN diode for 900 V operation is fabricated and characterized. The temperature-dependent reverse breakdown behavior is investigated with the help of TCAD simulations and ...