What is a Chassis Ground? What is a Thin Film Resistor? What Is Reverse Voltage? What is a Corona Discharge? What is Creepage Distance? Discussion Comments BySimeyO— On Jun 17, 2011 @FalcoFan - Zener diodes are often used in electronic devices and equipment because they offer protection fr...
which achieves voltage regulation most commonly through a method called reverse bias. This is a method in which the diode’s anode, its positive lead, is connected to the power supply’s ground, and the cathode, its negative lead, is connected to the positive side of the power supply. When...
DC/DC converters switch the high-side switch and the low-side switch alternately with a constant ratio, and the output voltage is generated by smoothing the output pulse waveform by a capacitor (and the inductor) to provide the load current. Suppose that the on period of the high-side ...
A 12V AC to DC converter is an electronic device that changes the voltage of an alternating current power source to a direct current power source. This converter is specifically designed for LED lights, which require a constant DC voltage to function properly. Why do we need a 12V AC to DC...
Final Thoughts Though small and simple, the diode is an essential part of modern electrical systems. By controlling the flow and direction of current, diodes enable countless applications of modern electronics. Fortunately, tools like digital multimeters make it easy to measure diode health and determ...
Zener Diode Definition: A Zener diode is a special type of diode that allows current to flow in reverse when a set voltage, called Zener voltage, is exceeded. Working Principle: The zener diode working principle involves a voltage-triggered breakdown that allows it to conduct electricity in reve...
FRD stands for fast recovery diode. Fast recovery diodes have a shorter reverse recovery time, trr, than typical diodes and thus exhibit faster switching time and lower loss.
Even if the voltage applied to the diode is changed from the forward direction to the reverse direction, it will not turn off immediately. A certain time is required for the transition from ON to OFF. Of the time required for this transition, the time during which the current flows in ...
Even if the voltage applied to the diode is changed from the forward direction to the reverse direction, it will not turn off immediately. A certain time is required for the transition from ON to OFF. Of the time required for this transition, the time du
A diode is a semiconductor device that has two terminals, an anode and a cathode, and allows current to flow only in one direction (from the anode to the cathode, known as the forward direction). Current does not flow in the reverse direction, except for special cases, such as when a ...