diode
n. electronic component that transfers an electrical current in only one direction (Electronics, Computers) | ||||
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Diode Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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diode
<hardware, electronics> A semiconductor device which conducts electric current run in one direction only. This is the simplest kind of semiconductor device, it has two terminals and a single PN junction. One diode can be used as a half-wave rectifier or four as a full-wave rectifier.
(1995-03-14)
<hardware, electronics> A semiconductor device which conducts electric current run in one direction only. This is the simplest kind of semiconductor device, it has two terminals and a single PN junction. One diode can be used as a half-wave rectifier or four as a full-wave rectifier.
(1995-03-14)
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Diode Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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diode
Noun
1. a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier
(synonym) rectifying tube, rectifying valve
(hypernym) tube, vacuum tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic tube, electron tube, thermionic valve
2. a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction
(synonym) semiconductor diode, junction rectifier, crystal rectifier
(hypernym) semiconductor device, semiconductor unit, semiconductor
(hyponym) light-emitting diode, LED
Noun
1. a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier
(synonym) rectifying tube, rectifying valve
(hypernym) tube, vacuum tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic tube, electron tube, thermionic valve
2. a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction
(synonym) semiconductor diode, junction rectifier, crystal rectifier
(hypernym) semiconductor device, semiconductor unit, semiconductor
(hyponym) light-emitting diode, LED
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diode
diode
n
1. a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier [syn: rectifying tube, rectifying valve]
2. a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction [syn: semiconductor diode , junction rectifier, crystal rectifier]
similar words(2)
smoke-emitting diode
light-emitting diode
diode
n
1. a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier [syn: rectifying tube, rectifying valve]
2. a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction [syn: semiconductor diode , junction rectifier, crystal rectifier]
similar words(2)
smoke-emitting diode
light-emitting diode
Diode Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Diode
An electrical component having the ability to pass electric current readily in one direction but resisting current flow in the other. When four diodes are connected in a certain way (i.e., "bridged") they will convert AC to DC, thus the rectifier . Also see zener diode .
An electrical component having the ability to pass electric current readily in one direction but resisting current flow in the other. When four diodes are connected in a certain way (i.e., "bridged") they will convert AC to DC, thus the rectifier . Also see zener diode .
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Diode
An electronic device that lets current flow in only one direction. Semiconductor diodes used in fiber optics contain a junction between regions of different doping. They include light emitters (LED's and laser diodes) and detectors (photodiodes).
An electronic device that lets current flow in only one direction. Semiconductor diodes used in fiber optics contain a junction between regions of different doping. They include light emitters (LED's and laser diodes) and detectors (photodiodes).
Diode Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Diode Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Diode
In electronics, a diode is a component that restricts the directional flow of charge carriers. Essentially, a diode allows an electric current to flow in one direction, but blocks it in the opposite direction. Thus, the diode can be thought of as an electronic version of a check valve. Circuits that require current flow in only one direction typically include one or more diodes in the circuit design.
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