DocumentCode
1463955
Title
An introduction to the tunnel diode as a circuit element
Author
Thompson, P.M. ; Bateson, J.
Volume
22
Issue
1
fYear
1961
fDate
7/1/1961 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
75
Lastpage
79
Abstract
The theory of operation of the tunnel diode is discussed with reference to energy levels. Its function as a negative resistance element is considered and a simple oscillator circuit and a computer logic circuit are given. The advantages of the device for aviation electronics are assessed.
Keywords
tunnel diodes;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Radio Engineers, Journal of the British Institution of
Publisher
iet
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/jbire.1961.0088
Filename
5259897
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