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diode:= di+ iode
di means two,and iode means terminal,,,, diode is two terminal device i.e anode and cathode
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What are the two leads on a diode called?
The two leads on a diode are called the anode and the cathode.
Why zener diode is called reference diode?
They are frequently used to provide a voltage reference in voltage regulators.
Why is a diode called unidirectional?
A diode is unidirectional because of the diode only conduct in forwardbias .As you know the diode have two terminal cathode and anode . and when the positive terminal of battery connected to the p-side and other terminal connected to the other terminal of diode then diode is called forward biased . and when it connection is just opposite then it become in reverse biased . so we can finally say that the diode is unidirectional
What diode is used as voltage controlled capacitor?
It is called a varactor or a varicap diode. Its capacitance varies nonlinearly with the reverse voltage applied to its terminals.
When a damaged diode conducts current in either direction it is called?
shorted
What is impatt diode?
The read type diode are called impatt diode
Why is a diode called bidirectional?
Its not, a diode is unidirectional.
What are the two leads on a diode called?
The two leads on a diode are called the anode and the cathode.
Is a light emitting diode called a light emitting diode if its not on?
YES
What is diode reverse current?
the current which has negative value n passes through the diode is called as diode reverse current
Why zener diode is called reference diode?
They are frequently used to provide a voltage reference in voltage regulators.
Why is a diode called unidirectional?
A diode is unidirectional because of the diode only conduct in forwardbias .As you know the diode have two terminal cathode and anode . and when the positive terminal of battery connected to the p-side and other terminal connected to the other terminal of diode then diode is called forward biased . and when it connection is just opposite then it become in reverse biased . so we can finally say that the diode is unidirectional
What is the negative leg of an LED called?
The side of any diode that must be negative in order for the diode to conduct is the "cathode".
Why power diode is called power diode?
It is designed to operate while dissipating higher power than average types of diodes can.
A silicon avalanche photo diode is fabricated by what process?
A silicon avalanche photo diode is fabricated by the process called impact ionization.
Why is led called led?
because it is a Light Emitting Diode
What diode is used as voltage controlled capacitor?
It is called a varactor or a varicap diode. Its capacitance varies nonlinearly with the reverse voltage applied to its terminals.
