Abstract
The paper discusses the various ways in which the “gain” of a tunnel diode may be described and a straight line approximation to the tunnel diode's characteristic is used in obtaining an estimate of the switching time. An arrangement using ten diodes in series is suitable for decimal counting and circuits for a simple multiplier are given. Synchronous and asynchronous logic is compared and binary counting circuits are described. Two designs for a two-phase shift register are given. Mention is made of the part that backward diodes can play in tunnel diode circuits.
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