A diode is the simplest electronic device. There are many different types of diodes. Most of are semiconductor diodes, while many diodes have a different construction from the typical PN junctions. All diodes are, by definition, two-terminal one-way voltage-controlled electronic valves. Signal diodes are frequently used in electronic circuits. Often, the term signal diode is…

A diode is the most basic semiconductor device. Yet, it has endless applications. In semiconductor electronics, the p-n junction as a basic diode serves as the foundation for all other sophisticated semiconductor components and their design. The design principles that apply to a semiconductor diode are the same applies to transistors and other components. Interestingly,…