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Optically Activated Back-To-Back Pin Diode Switch Having Exposed Intrinsic Region

Authors: Chen-Kuo Sun; Ching T. Chang; Donald J. Albares; Richard Nguyen; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Abstract:
The optoelectronic switch of the present invention comprises two PIN diodes connected in series with opposed polarity having their intrinsic regions coupled to a light source for maintaining both diodes in the conductive state while the light source is on and in the non-conductive state while the light source is off.

Description: Patent, Filed 14 Nov 97, patented 6 Jul 99
Pages: 5
Report Date: 06 JUL 1999
Report Number: D185910

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Keywords relating to this report:
*ELECTROOPTICS
*PATENTS
ELECTRIC SWITCHES
LIGHT SOURCES
PIN DIODES
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