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Session Objectives
At the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
Define Gunn Effect.
Identify the importance of semi conducting materials like GaAs, InP etc.
Elucidate the theory of operation of Gunn diode.
Illustrate the formation of Gunn domains.
List the different applications of Gunn diode.
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
Session Plan
Time
(in min)
Content
Learning Aid
and
Methodology
Faculty
Approach
Typical Student
Activity
Recapitulates
Participates
Answers
Learning Outcomes
(Blooms + Gardeners)
Remembering
10
10
2D Animation
Quiz
Facilitates
Monitors
Introduction to Gunn
Diode
Explains
Facilitates
Listens
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Spatial
Remembering
Understanding
Intrapersonal
15
10
05
Formation of Gunn
Domain
Conclusion
2D Animation
Presentation
Group View
Recall by Key
Words
Explains
Facilitates
Monitors
Participates
Listens
Facilitates
Guides
Participates
Discusses
Facilitates
Lists
Identifies
Explains
Remembering
Understanding
Spatial
Intrapersonal
Applying
Understanding
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Remembering
Understanding
Intrapersonal
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
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Session Inputs
Recap: Tunnel Diode
Since the learners are familiar with Tunnel diode operation, the
same can be recapped through an animation and an interactive
quiz.
Suggested Activity: 2D Animation and Quiz
Download the flash animation from the following link and play the
animation of operation of Tunnel diode, so that learners can recap.
Link: http://www.mission10x.com/mission-10x/Documents/Tunnel_Diode.swf
Ask some questions related to the Tunnel Diode. Some of the sample
questions for the quiz could be as follows:
1. What is tunneling effect?
2. What is the effect of high doping to a semiconductor?
3. What is the advantage of having negative resistance region for
tunnel diode?
4. List the applications of tunnel diode
The possible answers from the learners could be:
1. It refers to the phenomena of a particle's ability to penetrate energy
barriers within electronic structures.
2. Effects:
It reduces the width of the depletion region to a small value
It reduces the reverse breakdown voltage to a small value
It exhibits an important feature of negative resistance over a
portion of its I-V characteristics
3. It is able to produce oscillations of high frequency.
4. Applications:
It can be used as an ultra high speed switch
It can be used as logic memory storage device
It can be used in RF & Microwave oscillator circuits.
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
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Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
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Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
Conclusion
We can conclude the session by revising the key concepts
discussed in the session by using the following recall by key words
activity.
Suggested Activity: Recall by Key Words
We can list the following key words discussed in the session, randomly pick
a learner for every keyword and ask the learner to tell something about the
key word.
Transferred electron effect or Gunn effect
GaAs or InP
Satellite valley
Gunn domain
Gunn oscillator
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
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Summary
In this session, we learnt to:
Define Gunn Effect.
Classify the importance of highly doped semiconductor devices like
GaAs, InP, GaN, etc.
Describe the operation of Gunn diode.
Identify the conditions for the formation of Gunn domain.
List the applications of Gunn diode.
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
Assignment
1. Why Gunn Effect is associated only with electrons rather than holes?
2. What is the concentration of doping used for Gunn diode? What will
happen if doping concentration decreases?
3. Compare the Tunnel diode and Gunn diode.
4. List the various limitations of Gunn diode in the generation of MW
power and MW oscillations.
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University
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References
Solid State Electronic Devices by Benz. Streetman
Physics of Semiconductor Devices by S. M. Sze
Microwave Devices and Circuits by Samuel Y. Leo
Gunn Diode
Dr. I. Srinivasa Rao, VIT University