I worked at Aertech (later TRW Microwave, later FEI Microwave).  The company was
based on Tunnel Diodes used in Detectors and Amplifiers.
I have some information on diodes at:
<http://www.pacificsites.com/~brooke/Diodes.html>

Have Fun,

Brooke

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