Diode

Electrical component that only allows the flow of current in one direction.

The most popular diode is the LED (light-emitting diode)

Learned from Semiconductor

What is a diode

Diode only allows current to flow in one direction.

  • Forward bias → acts as a conductor
  • Reverse bias → acts as an insulator

Coper wire is easy to move free electrons through

Rubber insulation doesn’t allow electrons to pass through.

P-Type and N-Type doping. Anode and Cathode, P-Type doped silicon on the left side, and N-Type on the right side.

Types of Diodes

Light-Emitting Diode (LED)