DIODES, CLIPPER AND HOLD-OFF, HIGH VOLTAGE
Abstract
Several of the technological boundaries within which the clipper diode design must be accomplished were considered. Initial work was accomplished with alloy junction devices because of their excellent high voltage characteristics. However, difficulty in achieving good forward recovery characteristics indicates more emphasis should be directed toward development of high voltage diffused junction diodes. No significant problems were encountered in making dc test measurements and experimental models of the alloy junction type met technical requirements. Although this performance is sufficient for holdoff diode applications, it falls short of fast recovery clipper diode requirements. Characteristics were obtained for various types of alloy and diffused junction diodes. The diffused devices exhibited better forward recovery characteristics but, because of lower breakdown voltages, performance in high voltage clipper diodes is still in question. The need for a better definition of forward recovery test conditions and for satisfactory equipment for making this test has become of major importance to this work. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0262191
Entities
People
- E.e. Maiden
- F.j. Snee
- W.f. Schnepple