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The diode with the highest cut-in voltage is typically a **Schottky diode**. Schottky diodes are known for their lower forward voltage drop compared to regular pn-junction diodes (like silicon diodes). However, the **Zener diode** can also have a higher cut-in voltage in specific cases when it is designed for high voltage regulation.
In general:
* **Standard silicon diodes** have a cut-in voltage around **0.7V**.
* **Schottky diodes** have a cut-in voltage in the range of **0.2V to 0.45V** (lower than silicon diodes).
* **Germanium diodes** have a cut-in voltage around **0.3V** (also lower than silicon).
* **Zener diodes**, depending on the breakdown voltage, can have higher cut-in voltages. For example, a Zener diode designed to regulate at **12V** will have a cut-in voltage near **12V**.
If you're asking about which type has the highest cut-in voltage in a specific context like Zener diodes for voltage regulation or others, that would help narrow it down!
In general:
* **Standard silicon diodes** have a cut-in voltage around **0.7V**.
* **Schottky diodes** have a cut-in voltage in the range of **0.2V to 0.45V** (lower than silicon diodes).
* **Germanium diodes** have a cut-in voltage around **0.3V** (also lower than silicon).
* **Zener diodes**, depending on the breakdown voltage, can have higher cut-in voltages. For example, a Zener diode designed to regulate at **12V** will have a cut-in voltage near **12V**.
If you're asking about which type has the highest cut-in voltage in a specific context like Zener diodes for voltage regulation or others, that would help narrow it down!