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the importance of a diode in electronics is based on the fact that it can work as a semiconductor and it is used to allow power either way, forward or reverse.

To major more on its forward factor; we take Zenar diode as an example. it allows volts to pass through it blocking it from flowing on reverse.

This is the kind of principle used to make the solar panels, where the already saved voltage are not allowed to fall back, though in Zenar diode there is a slight fall back of up to 0.7volts, that is, if you have a voltage of 40.7 volts and it loses 0.7 volts, you will then be left with 40 volts. (40.7 - 0.7).

That is the sense behind the diode, where we have several different once including the LED (Light Emittimg Diode).

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