DIODES

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• diode is a two-terminal semiconductor
device
• Has two electrodes: P and N types
• Conducts only in one direction
• Used for: 1. Rectifier
2. controlled Switch/
unidirectional switch
 SCHEMATIC SYMBOL

Diode

Diode, Light-Emitting

Diode, Zener
Physical Structure
 Forward Bias
• The d.c. voltage required to maintain
current flow
• a silicon diode will conduct current only if
its anode is at a positive voltage compared
to its cathode
• This voltage will be approximately 0.7
volts for silicon diode.
• This voltage will be approximately 0.3
volts for germanium diode
Forward bias
Reverse Bias
 Reverse Bias
• anode is at a negative voltage and
cathode is positive voltage.
• No current flow.
• High Resistance equivalent
• This voltage will be 0 volts.
DIODES

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