Diode

Definitions

An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.

Equivalents

Examples

“I propose⟳ to give⟳ the name⟳ diode to a tube with two electrodes.”

“If a crystal or a diode is used, the amplifier-voltmeter combination may be used with an amplitude-modulated source; or with a c-w source, the detector may be connected to a microammeter or galvanometer as an indicating device.”

“In this circuit when the diode is forward⟳ biased, the voltage across the diode remains fairly close⟳ to the diode's barrier potential.”

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