r/rfelectronics • u/QuasiEvil • 2d ago

question Diode packing question

Okay this is a bit open-ended so it might be hard to answer but here goes. With current technology, is it feasible to pack about ~200 diodes (well, junctions) into a ~30mm linear strip*? These junctions would be operating at very low current but around 100V, at say ~5 MHz. No this isn't for energy harvesting!

(*okay lets compromise and call it a square - how much area would I need to stuff 200 diode junctions into?)

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u/isaacladboy 2d ago

With current technology, is it feasible to pack about ~200 diodes (well, junctions) into a ~30mm linear strip*? 

Yes, 10nm technology would allow 200 diodes in less than 1mm of length. 80's tech would have allowed for 200 junctions in an inch.

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u/StageMajestic613 1d ago

Discretes?  Have a look at beam lead diodes.