For smaller photon fluxes, the photomultiplier can be operated in photon-counting, or Geiger, mode ( see also Single-photon avalanche diode ).
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Because the avalanche breakdown is uniform across the whole junction, the breakdown voltage is nearly constant with changing current when compared to a non-avalanche diode.
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A unidirectional device operates as a rectifier in the forward direction like any other avalanche diode, but is made and tested to handle very large peak currents.
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A unique type of TVS diode ( trade names Transzorb or Transil ) contains reversed paired " series " avalanche diodes for bi-polar operation.
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A noise-figure meter could automate that procedure as follows : A gated broadband noise source ( such as an avalanche diode ) drives the device under test.
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Avalanche diodes are optimized for avalanche effect so they exhibit small but significant voltage drop under breakdown conditions, unlike Zener diodes that always maintain a voltage higher than breakdown.
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A bidirectional transient-voltage-suppression diode can be represented by two mutually opposing avalanche diodes in series with one another and connected in parallel with the circuit to be protected.
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A TVS diode is a type of Zener diode, also called an avalanche diode or "'silicon avalanche diode ( SAD ) "', which can limit voltage spikes.
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A TVS diode is a type of Zener diode, also called an avalanche diode or "'silicon avalanche diode ( SAD ) "', which can limit voltage spikes.
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In electronics, an "'avalanche diode "'is a diode ( made from silicon or other semiconductor ) that is designed to experience avalanche breakdown at a specified reverse bias voltage.
