Abstract
The punch-through diode is a bidirectional nonlinear device whose speed of response makes it suitable for the suppression of very fast transients. It is autoprotecting above a minimum current density. A simple model to estimate the influence of design parameters on thermal properties is presented, and discrepancies in existing criteria for maximum power-handling capability are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 67-71 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | IEE Proceedings I: Solid-State and Electron Devices |
| Volume | 127 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 1980 |