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Schottky diode

Schot·tky di·ode (plural Schot·tky di·odes)


noun 
Definition:
 
diode consisting of semiconductor-metal junction: a diode that consists of a semiconductor-metal junction. Unlike a normal semiconductor diode it can be turned off very quickly.

[Mid-20th century. Because it relies on the Schottky effect]
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