NEGATIVE-RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF ZENER DIODE AT ONSET OF AVALANCHE BREAKDOWN

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ZHANG, HB [1 ]
TAKAOKA, A [1 ]
URA, K [1 ]
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[1] OSAKA SANGYO UNIV,FAC ENGN,DEPT ELECT & ELECTR ENGN,DAITO,OSAKA 574,JAPAN
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10.1080/00207219408926109
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
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In a low current region (similar to 100 mu A) within a narrow voltage near the onset of primary breakdown, a negative resistance effect has been observed in a 4 kV high-voltage Zener diode. The region is much lower than the secondary breakdown region (similar to 100 mA) where negative resistance phenomena have previously been reported for Zener diodes. Measured I-V and oscillation characteristics of high- and low-voltage (<200 V) Zener diodes in the low current region are described, confirming the presence of negative resistance.
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