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Definition of diode - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. electronic device allowing current in one directionTECH.
- The diode prevents reverse current flow in the circuit.
- A diode is essential in converting AC to DC.
- The LED uses a diode to emit light.
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electronic device allowing current in one direction
Expressions with diode
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semiconductor device that emits coherent light for optical uses
The laser diode is used in barcode scanners.
semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through
The remote control uses a light-emitting diode to send signals.
type of LED that uses organic compounds to emit light
Organic light-emitting diodes are used in advanced display screens..
semiconductor device allowing current flow after breakdown voltage
The avalanche diode protected the circuit from voltage spikes.
semiconductor device that generates microwave frequencies
The Gunn diode is crucial in radar technology..
semiconductor device used in RF switches and attenuators
The engineer used a PIN diode in the RF circuit.
semiconductor device that converts alternating current to direct current
The rectifier diode is crucial in power supply circuits..
type of semiconductor diode with low forward voltage drop
The Schottky diode is preferred in fast-switching applications due to its speed..
electronic component allowing current in one direction
The circuit includes a semiconductor diode for rectification.
semiconductor diode with negative resistance from quantum tunneling
A tunnel diode is used in high-speed circuits.
diode used to maintain constant voltage in circuits
A Zener diode ensures stable voltage in the power supply.
Origin of diode
Greek, di (two) + hodos (way)
Terms with diode included in their meaning
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acr: light-emitting diode
device that emits light when powered
acr: organic light-emitting diode
type of screen that lights up
acr: Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode
type of screen with bright colors and deep blacks
technology
junction between different semiconductors functioning as a diode
abr: Laser Diode
electronic device that produces laser light
abr: micro light-emitting diode
tiny LED used for small, bright displays
acr: Quantum-dot Light Emitting Diode
uses tiny dots to make bright colorful screen images
acr: quantum light-emitting diode
type of screen using quantum dots
abr: Resonant Tunneling Diode
electronic part that controls current using quantum effects
technology
semiconductor diode used for voltage regulation
acr: white light-emitting diode
type of LED that emits white light
abr: microLED
tiny light-emitting diode used in advanced display screens
technology
type of semiconductor diode with low forward voltage drop
technology
semiconductor diode with negative resistance from quantum tunneling
voltage regulation
diode used to maintain constant voltage in circuits
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