Title :
Analogue conductivity switch
Author :
Tansley, T.L. ; Ralph, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Mullard Research Laboratories, Redhill, UK
Abstract :
The current/voltage characteristics of Au-CaF2-n GaAs diodes have been found to exhibit a continuum of memory states, switchable with forward or reverse voltage pulses. The phenomenon is described and a possible charge-trapping mechanism indicated as being responsible.
Keywords :
analogue computer circuits; semiconductor diodes; switches;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19690505
