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What types of diodes are used in high frequencies?
Two types used at microwave frequencies are gunn and PIN diodes.
Why in 4 diode full wave rectification you use bridge?
bridge is use in 4 diode fullwave rectification to allow complete cycle so that there will an output DC for both the positive and ndgative half-cycle of the input AC.
What are the applicaton of diodes?
Diodes can be used in the following domains:In rectifier circuitsin display circuitsas switches
Why can you not use two double diodes in a bridge circuit?
Using two double diodes in a bridge circuit is not advisable because it can lead to unbalanced current distribution and potential failure of the circuit. A bridge rectifier requires four diodes to ensure that both halves of the AC waveform are utilized effectively, allowing for proper rectification. With only two double diodes, you may end up with insufficient paths for current during one half of the AC cycle, resulting in poor performance and inefficiency. Additionally, the configuration may not adequately protect against reverse voltage, risking damage to the diodes.
How do diodes affect electronics today?
Diodes are used in almost every electronic device, if that's what you mean.
Diodes are commonly used for?
diodes are commonly used for rectification
What are the classifications of diodes?
a diode is a device that alows current to flow in one direction you have power diodes which are used in rectification processes and high current operations but the two main families of diodes are solid state diodes or valve operated diodes.
Can full wave rectification be done by two diodes?
Yes, if the transformer secondary is centertapped.
What are special purpose diodes?
Special diode does special function. Diodes are originally used to rectify ac current into dc current . Other versions of diodes are constructed in a similar way using the same principles but their function is not rectification such as light emmision diode
What is difference full wave rectification with two and four diodes?
69 protons and 69 neutrons i think?
What are the possible applications of a diode in electronics?
Silicon diodes can be used for rectification of AC voltages. There are many different types of diodes that are used in many applications but you only asked for one ! Significantly, one other application of diodes is in the solar panel companies where they are used in the solar panels for forward operation not to allow any voltage of electricity to flow back.
Can a small dc motor can be feed by an AC source?
A: The AC can easily be made into DC by rectification by a couple of rectifier diodes
Why the power factor of semiconverter is better than full converter?
because semi converter has 1ly 2 thyristor where else full converter has 4 thyrister..thn semi converter the rectification is through rectifier and diodes. but in ful converter no diodes is used 1ly 4 thyristers are used
Where is a diode used?
A diode is used as a rectifier, clipper and to get square wave form. The combination of diode (bridge) is used for full wave rectification. It also used as a voltage controlar. Different types of diodes have different uses in different appliences.
Are diodes rectifiers?
No. Diodes are diodes. One diode can be USED as a half-wave rectifier. Four diodes can be used to build a bridge rectifier.
What kind of diode used in an amplifier?
Lots of kinds of diodes are used in amplifiers. In the power supply section, diodes may be used in groups of two or four, as rectifiers to convert AC (from the mains supply, via a transformer) into DC for the amplifier. These diodes are usually rated at several hundred volts, and several amps. They are classified as rectifier diodes. A typical example is 1N5404. In the amplifier circuitry, diodes may be used to provide a known (approximately) voltage drop where required by the design of the circuit. They can also be used for temperature feedback, although for direct temperature compensation a transistor is more common. These diodes are generally small-signal types like 1N4148. In logic switching, diodes are often used for simple OR-type functions. Look on Wikipedia for "diode OR". These are small-signal types. If the amplifier has a switching power supply, or is a Class D amplifier, high speed switching diodes are used extensively. They are used for rectification (though they must be high-speed devices because of the high switching frequency), suppression and clamping in the Class D output stage (ditto), and miscellaneous functions in the control circuitry. These are high-speed, high-current diodes.
What is the difference between p n junction and zener diode?
The difference between the pn-junction diode and the zener diode is that the pn-junction diode is used for rectification while the zener diode is used for rectification and stabilization. Also, the zener diode can function in the breakdown region while the pn-juntion diode can not function in that regime.
