What is the working principle of a diode?

Answer 1

Diodes allow electricity to only flow in one direction, thus converting alternating current (a.c.) into direct current (d.c.). They also allow electrons to flow one way only (until reverse breakdown occurs - then current may flow in both directions).

Diodes are often used in both domestic and industrial applications and they are especially useful in electrical circuits.

Answer 2

A diode works in a simple fashion. It has a p-n junction, which is nothing more then two slightly different types of material pressed together. This allows electricity to flow with very little resistance in one direction, called the diode's forward direction, but with very high resistance in the other direction.

This process is called rectification. It is useful in converting Alternating Current to Direct Current.

Answer 3

A diode has a very high resistance to current flow in one direction and a very low resistance to current flow in the opposite direction

Answer 4

It'll let current through in one direction but not the other.

Answer 5

A diode is a one way valve.

In a circuit that can have electricity try to go both ways, a diode allows only one.

Answer 6

how does a diode work as switch