Optically activated back-to-back PIN diode switch having exposed intrinsic region
 The optoelectronic switch of the present invention comprises two PIN diodes onnected in series with opposed polarity having their intrinsic regions coupled to a light source for maintaining both diodes in the conductive state while the light source is on and in the non-conductive state while the light source is off. 
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Ching T. Chen-Kuo Richard Donald J.
Chang Sun Nguyen Albares