Understanding Operation of Back-to-Back Schottky Diodes

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The discussion focuses on the operation of back-to-back Schottky diodes, emphasizing their functionality based on solid state physics principles, particularly Fermi levels and band-bending. The user seeks confirmation of their understanding and requests resources, such as webpages or textbooks, that explain the theory behind these diodes. Additionally, they express interest in related devices like IMPATT and TUNNET diodes, indicating a broader context for their inquiry.

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I have been searching for a description of how these diodes operate. I am reasonably familiar with solid state physics and the physics of semiconductors and think I have worked out how these should work (being two back-to-back Schottky diodes) based on the Fermi levels and band-bending, but I'm not completely sure I am right. I would like to be able to confirm my impressions. Does anyone know of a webpage or electronics/physics textbook that would address the theory of their operation?
 
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I would look into the availble information about IMPATT diodes and TUNNET diodes.
 

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