Application of tunnel diode

There are some applications of tunnel diode are given below,

• The tunnel diode is used as logic memory storage device.
• The tunnel diode is used in relaxation oscillator circuits.
• It is used as an ultra high speed switch.
• The tunnel diode is used as a microwave oscillator at a frequency of about 10 GHz.
• It is used as an amplifier.
• It can be used in modern military equipments.
• It is used in nuclear magnetic resource machine.
• It is used in satellite communication equipments.

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