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In its simplest state, a diode is an electrical device that allows current to flow in one direction but not the other. | In its simplest state, a diode is an electrical device that allows current to flow in one direction but not the other. | ||
===What is the circuit symbol for a diode?=== | |||
[[Image:vk4yeh_diode_symbol.jpg | 300px]] | |||
==What is a diode made of?== | ==What is a diode made of?== | ||
Revision as of 02:22, 11 October 2008
What is a diode?
In its simplest state, a diode is an electrical device that allows current to flow in one direction but not the other.
What is the circuit symbol for a diode?
What is a diode made of?
Semiconductor diodes are constructed of layer of N-Type semiconducting material joined to a layer of P-Type semicondictor material. Beteen these is a depletion layer that varies in thickness depending of the voltage bias across the diode.
How does the structure of a diode relate to its circuit symbol?
