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  1. Assertion (A): PIN diode is used as a fast switch.

    Reason (R): PIN diode has very high resistance when reverse biased and very low resistance when forward biased.

  2. A.
    Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
    B.
    Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
    C.
    A is correct but R is wrong
    D.
    A is wrong but R is correct

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    A PIN diode has an intrinsic (i) layer between p and n layers. When reverse bias is applied depletion layers are formed at p-i and i-n junctions.

    The effective/width of depletion layer increases by the width of i layer. It can be used as a voltage controlled attenuator.

    At high frequencies the rectification effect ceases and impedance of diode is effectively that of i layer.

    This impedance varies with the applied bias. It is used in high frequency switching circuits, limiters, modulators etc.


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