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r Diode
Diode
It is an electronic
device that ideally
conducts in only one
direction.
Actual
Features
L
e Anode Cathode L
g e
g
Electrical Symbol
PN Junction of DIODE
ØIn N- Type material, The
electron is called majority
carrier and hole is minority
carrier.
ØIn P- type material, the
electron is called minority
carrier and hole is majority
carrier.
Internal Junction of
DIODE
P N
Electrons
Hol
e
In addition to light,
mentioned above, semiconductor
diodes are sensitive to more
energetic radiation.
ØTemperature measurement