Meanings
nounGunn diode (plural Gunn diodes)
plural Gunn diodes
- A form of diode with negative resistance, used in high-frequency electronics.
Synonyms: transferred electron device
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of diode with negative resistance, used in high-frequency electronics.
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Named after physicist J. B. Gunn.
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