This diode acts as a passive protector (limiter) for the MRI receiver. No forward bias voltage is required to turn-on the diode. It is self-biased by the RF transmitter pulse power.
A switch driver is not needed for this receiver protection application.
The diode is available in two package configurations for flexibility in design. It is ideally suited for MRI receiver protection and body coil isolation applications.
Additional key features include surface mount and axial lead package configuration options, ultra-low magnetic construction, non-cavity design, thermally-matched configuration. It is compatible with automatic insertion equipment.
