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What is unit of diode?

The unit of a diode is the ampere (A), which measures the flow of electric current through the diode. It indicates the amount of current passing through the diode at a given moment.


What is the significance of the diode load line in analyzing the operating point of a diode circuit?

The diode load line helps determine the operating point of a diode circuit by showing the possible combinations of voltage and current that the diode can have. This analysis is important for understanding how the diode will behave in the circuit and ensuring it operates within its specified parameters.


What does 4148 represent in 1n4148 diode?

4148 is the part number of the 1N4148 diode. It is used to uniquely identify this particular type of diode among others.


What is the difference between a diode and an LED?

A diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction only, while an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a type of diode that emits light when current passes through it. In simpler terms, a diode controls the flow of electricity, while an LED produces light.


If the dmm probes were forward biased across a silicon diode and a resistance reading of infinity was observed what conclusion could be made about the diode?

If you are testing in a ciruict it could be caused by almost anything (e.g. a capacitor). If you are testing the diode by itself then you probably have an open diode. Normally when testing foreward biased the diode should read .6 ohms and when testing reverse biased it should read 1.2k ohms. ...cont. Yeah if you're dead testing the diode with an ohmmeter and its giving you an infinite reading, you have a blown diode.

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What is led and how does it work?

A light emitting diode is a special type of diode made of transparent semiconductor (silicon & germanium are opaque) like aluminum indium gallium phosphide. The selected semiconductor must also have a large enough band gap that when electrons fall into holes photons are emitted.


What are semiconductor diode laser describe with energy band diagram the construction and working of a semiconductor diode laser?

construction and working of semiconductor laser


Why we can't use silicon and germanium in laser diode?

Silicon and germanium are indirect bandgap materials, which means they are not efficient in emitting light when an electric current passes through them. Laser diodes require direct bandgap materials such as gallium arsenide or indium phosphide, which are more efficient in converting electrical energy into light.


How can test diode working or not?

It should only read one way


What is the reason that large current flows at breakdown voltage?

Because of zenar diode working in reveres bais


When do you kmow that the diode is working?

A diode is working when it allows current to flow in one direction (forward bias) while blocking it in the opposite direction (reverse bias). You can test its functionality using a multimeter set to the diode testing mode; a good diode will show a voltage drop (typically around 0.6 to 0.7 volts for silicon diodes) in one direction and display no conduction in the reverse direction. If it conducts in both directions or shows no conduction at all, it may be faulty.


Explain the working principal of diode with diagram?

A diode when forward biased will allow the flow of current while reverse biasing will cut off the flow of current. It is the basic building block of any semiconductor.


What is the working principle of Light Emitting Diode and their commercial types?

when electron is excited from valence band to conduction band


How do you know if the LED is working?

LED stands for light emitting diode. If it is polarized correctly, and working correctly, it will be emitting light. If it is burnt out, or voltage has been applied backwards to it, it will not.


How is zener diode different from a conventional diode or ideal diode?

zener diode :zener diode operates under reverse bias voltageideal diode :ideal diode operates under forward bias voltage


What is the working of a diode?

It is an electronic's device which allow the passes of current in unidirection or only dc.It is used to convert ac to dc.


Can a diode be used as rectifier diode?

yes, diode can be used as rectifier diode to convert ac to dc