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Offline ChrisGreece52Topic starter

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Diodes,zener,normal....and all the other kinds
« on: March 25, 2013, 09:15:42 am »
Hello i now started using diodes and i am confuzed about the different types(zener , normal diodes,those who can adapt quickly )
so please can you explain the most basic things and differences about the diode "species"
 

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Re: Diodes,zener,normal....and all the other kinds
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 09:20:38 am »
wikipedia is your friend. look up silicone diode, schotky diode and zenner diode
 

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Re: Diodes,zener,normal....and all the other kinds
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 09:24:57 am »
Thank you all for your help
 

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Re: Diodes,zener,normal....and all the other kinds
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2013, 09:38:40 am »
And .. bookmark this too -> http://www.openbookproject.net/electricCircuits/

Although its valid question and you've posted in beginner section, but c'mon, that kind of so basic question shows either you're lazy or it looks like you don't know what Google is.  :palm:

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I didn't take it apart.
I turned it on.

The only stupid question is, well, most of them...

Save a fuse...Blow an electrician.
 


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