can i say that all the conventional diodes are said to be avalanche diodes?
2007-12-28 01:24:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
conventional diodes are meant to operate when forward-biased. there is a voltage at which these diodes will break down and conduct when reverse-biased, but this usually burns up the diode rendering it useless. avalanche diodes were designed to operate when reverse-biased. they have a preset voltage at which they will break down and conduct. these diodes are useful for circuit protection because they shunt any harmful voltage spikes to ground.
2007-12-29 11:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by silver d 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Untrue. There are many types of diodes, including vacuum tubes.
A diode is a valve. Under certain conditions it allows current to pass in one direction but not the other.
2007-12-28 01:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by Helpful person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope shockley diodes, zener diodes operate on different mechanisms
2007-12-28 01:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋