20-VOLT AVALANCHE DIODES AS NOISE GENERATORS,

Abstract

Measurements of noise output and observations of noise spectrum were made on 20-v silicon avalanche diodes (often called Zener diodes) over the range of noise-producing voltage at -40, 75, and 160 F. Six types from five manufacturers were selected for this test. Each diode type evaluated was obtained from a single manufacturer. Among those tested, type lNl3l7A is believed most suitable for use as a noise generator, but planar diodes are preferred in all circuits in which a sufficiently high supply voltage is available. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 05, 1963
Accession Number
AD0428717

Entities

People

  • K. O. Otley

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Avalanche Diodes
  • Diodes
  • Energy Systems
  • Generators
  • Measurement
  • Noise Generators
  • Observation
  • Spectra
  • Zener Diodes

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