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A zener diode is a particular type of diode which allows current to flow not only from its anode to cathode, but also in...

An Impact ionization avalanche transit-time (IMPATT) diode is a form of high-power semiconductor diode used in high frequency microwave electronics devices. They have negative resistance and are used as oscillators to generate...

Applications: There are some important applications of SCR which are given below. The SCR (silicon controlled rectifier) is used in...

There are the triggering modes of TRIAC (Triode for alternating current) are given below. I +mode: The ‘I’ indicates first quadrant operation....

Advantages: The GTO has high capability of blocking voltage. The GTO has more di/dt ratings at turn ON. It has faster...

Advantages: The SCR (silicon controlled rectifier) can handle large voltage, current and power. The Triggering circuit for silicon controlled rectifier (SCR)...

Transistor series voltage regulator The block diagram of transistor series voltage regulator is shown in above figure. In the transistor...

Coherence: The light from a laser is said to be coherent, which means the wavelengths of the laser light are in phase...

Applications: The tunnel diode is used as a microwave oscillator at a frequency of about 10 GHz. It is used...

A solar cell or photovoltaic cell is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect which is a physical and chemical phenomenon. It is...