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Diode Chart

This document provides a summary of common types of diodes, including their names, symbols, and typical uses. It lists rectifier diodes, signal diodes, Zener diodes, light-emitting diodes, photodiodes, and other types. For each diode, it gives a brief description of its special characteristics and applications in areas like power supplies, signal detection, voltage regulation, indication, light detection, and radio/TV. The chart is intended as a reference for introductory analog electronics.

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Diode Chart

This document provides a summary of common types of diodes, including their names, symbols, and typical uses. It lists rectifier diodes, signal diodes, Zener diodes, light-emitting diodes, photodiodes, and other types. For each diode, it gives a brief description of its special characteristics and applications in areas like power supplies, signal detection, voltage regulation, indication, light detection, and radio/TV. The chart is intended as a reference for introductory analog electronics.

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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY


CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
Types of Diodes Diode Name Rectifier Diode, Fast Switching Rectifier Signal Diode Zener Diode Light-emitting Diode [LED] Photodiode

Diode Symbol

Used for: Converting AC to DC; Linear and switching power supplies HF rectification, detection Voltage reference, regulation Indication, 7-segment displays Light detection, mech.electrical conversion; solar cell Electrical isolation VHF rectification, detecting small signals Tuning radio and TV receivers AC line spike protection Constant current source snap diode generates harmonics, f multipliers Very small signal rectification High frequency oscillators Reading, writing CD, DVD etc. RF switching diode

Special Characteristics Can be had in very high current capacities, too slow for hf signal use. Small tr = few ns Used in reverse breakdown VF s vary with color Reverse current is increased by light; in FWD direction=solar cell LED and photodiode in an opaque package No stored charges, >300 MHz, 0.25V VF [metal jn] Fairly linear C with VR 2 back-back zeners

Optocoupler Schottky Diode Varactor Diode Varistor Current Regulator Step-recovery Diode Back Diode Tunnel Diode Laser Diode PIN Diode

Exploits reverse-current phenomenon VR smaller than VF Part of forward char. has negative resistance

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08/07/07

Cite as: Ron Roscoe, course materials for 6.101 Introductory Analog Electronics Laboratory, Spring 2007. MIT OpenCourseWare (http://ocw.mit.edu/), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Downloaded on [DD Month YYYY].

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