What is Backward Diode?

What is Backward Diode? A tunnel diode designed to provide a small peak current (IP of the order of IV) may be employed to advantage in the reverse direction, for…

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Fast Recovery Diode (FRD)

Fast Recovery Diode (FRD): Fast recovery diode are designed to provide ultrahigh switching speed. The devices can be classified into two types : diffused P-N junction diodes and metal semiconductor…

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Point Contact Diode Construction and Working

Point Contact Diode Construction and Working: The point contact diode is basically constructed by touching a metallic whisker to an exposed surface of an N-type semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor used…

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Tunnel Diode Construction and Working

Tunnel Diode Construction and Working: Tunnel Diode Construction and Working - The tunnel diode (sometimes called the Esaki diode after its inventor, Dr. Leo Esaki) is a high conductivity, heavily…

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Zener Diode Application

Zener Diode Application: Zener diodes have numerous applications in transistor circuitry. Some of their common Zener Diode Application are explained below. 1. Zener Diode as a Voltage Regulator:Ā Voltage regulation is…

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