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		normel6 53 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Things you can do with diodes PIN diode, a diode used as an AC on/off switch by passing current through it, very useful in RF circuits above 1GHz

analog31 52 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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