Understanding Diodes and Diode Symbols
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Understanding Diodes and Diode Symbols

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What is the main drawback of Laser Diodes compared to LEDs?

High cost

In Zener Diodes, breakdown occurs when:

The voltage drop is constant

What distinguishes Schottky Diodes from other silicon PN junction diodes?

Lower forward voltage

What is the primary function of a diode?

<p>Limits voltage and transforms AC into DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a diode symbol, what does the arrowhead represent?

<p>Direction of current flow in forward bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Avalanche Diodes operate?

<p>Through the avalanche effect in reverse bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Photodiode?

<p>Identifying small current flow due to light</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the anode voltage is more positive than the cathode voltage in a diode?

<p>The diode conducts with low voltage drop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which materials are commonly used to make diodes?

<p>Silicon and Germanium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a diode when the cathode voltage is more positive than the anode voltage?

<p>It is reverse-biased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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