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E6B06
Which of the following is a common use of a Schottky diode?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: D. As a VHF/UHF mixer or detector
Schottky diodes switch very fast and have low capacitance, so they work well as mixers and detectors at VHF and UHF. They are not used as variable capacitors or voltage references.
Tip: Fast Schottky for VHF/UHF mixers.