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Comment by normel6

4 days ago

PIN diode, a diode used as an AC on/off switch by passing current through it, very useful in RF circuits above 1GHz

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analog31  3 days ago

I'm always amazed at the circuit hacks that look utterly disgusting until you realize that they're the most practical solution at high frequencies.

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