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Diodes: the simplest semiconductor device

From a single PN junction to the four-diode bridge in every wall adapter. The IV curve, rectification, Zener voltage references, fast Schottky diodes for switching supplies, LEDs and photodiodes turning current to light and back, and the five failure modes that bite real designs.

8 steps·~12 min

Diodes: the simplest semiconductor device

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