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Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) • 2024-2028

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Question E6B05

From subelement E6 - E6B

E6B05
Answer: D

What characteristic of a PIN diode makes it useful as an RF switch?

AExtremely high reverse breakdown voltage
BAbility to dissipate large amounts of power
CReverse bias controls its forward voltage drop
DLow junction capacitance