2006-09-29 09:44:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
In electronics, a diode is a component that restricts the direction of movement of charge carriers. Essentially, it 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 will typically include one or more diodes in the circuit design.
2006-09-29 09:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean research in terms of thermionic diodes, or solid state type?
Go to Google, type in ' Thermionic diode operation characteristics'
and/or
'Diodes solid state operation charateristics'
and I'll bet you'll get more information than you can deal with!
2006-09-29 16:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go to a library and look for a textbook on electronics or mircroelectronics. There will be a whole chapter on diodes.
2006-09-29 22:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by DoctaB01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diodes
2006-09-29 16:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ilham Aliyev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋