Which of the following diode is very suitable for switching high frequency signals ON and OFF?

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  1. PIN Diode
  2. Gunn Diode
  3. Tunnel Diode
  4. Zener Diode

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Option 1 : PIN Diode
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PIN Diode:

The diode in which intrinsic semiconductor is sandwiched between p and n junction.

Diode can bear upto very high frequency that is Radio frequency which is used as switch as a fast switching device.

Gunn Diode :

The diode is consisting of n type semiconductor material.

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Used as tachometers and microwave receiver.

Tunnel Diode:

The heavily doped semiconductor with negative resistance.

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Used as oscillator and radiation of nuclear plant.

Zener Diode :

The heavily doped semiconductor diode which operates in reverse bias.

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