This study presents a non-destructive technique for PN junction depth measurement in silicon wafers, utilizing terahertz ...

A superconducting diode bridge composed of four superconducting diodes efficiently converts AC to DC at cryogenic temperatures, achieving rectification efficiencies up to 42% ± 5%.

More information: Anuradhi Rajapaksha et al, Ebers–Moll model inspired equivalent circuit for quantum thermal transistors, APL Quantum (2025).DOI: 10.1063/5.0270456 Bios: Anuradhi Rajapaksha ...

The operation of the Zener diode in such scenarios is straightforward: it clamps the voltage to a predetermined level (the Zener voltage) and diverts any excess current that could otherwise overload ...

A traditional PN-junction diode can perform rectification, which isn’t the case with a Gunn diode since it conducts in both directions. But because its two terminals, both with negative dynamic ...

Circuit diagram. Now we can reconstruct the voltage-current characteristic of the assigned diode. At room temperature, we have the trend of Figure 1, from which we see that the current reaches ...

In the realm of modern electronics, semiconductor diodes have emerged as fundamental components with diverse applications. One of their pivotal roles lies in the fields of rectification and voltage ...

The basic electrical parameters to be met by silicon PN junction voltage clamping components used for the protection of telecommunications equipment or lines from surges are defined in this standard.

The PN junction diode. The PN junction diode is the simplest form of semiconductor diode. It operates like an open circuit in the reverse direction and a short circuit in the forward direction. It ...