Diode: meaning, definitions and examples

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diode

 

[ หˆdaษชoสŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electronic component

A diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction. It is a crucial component in electronic circuits, often used for rectification, signal modulation, and voltage regulation. Diodes have various types, including standard silicon diodes, Zener diodes for voltage regulation, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which emit light when an electric current passes through them. The primary function of a diode is to control the direction of current flow, thereby protecting sensitive components in a circuit. They are widely used in applications ranging from power supplies to signal processing.

Synonyms

rectifier, semiconductor, valve

Examples of usage

  • The diode rectified the alternating current.
  • LEDs are a popular type of diode used in displays.
  • Diodes are essential in converting AC to DC.

Translations

Translations of the word "diode" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diodo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฏเฅ‹เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dioda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dioda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใ‚คใ‚ชใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diodo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diyot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ด์˜ค๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูŠูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diรณda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบŒๆž็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรญรณรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diod

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diodo

Etymology

The term 'diode' originates from the Greek roots 'dia-' meaning 'through' and 'ode' meaning 'path.' This reflects the device's function of allowing current to flow through it in a defined direction. The concept of the diode was developed in the early 20th century as researchers explored the properties of semiconductor materials. Early diodes, known as 'valves,' were used in radio technology, particularly in the detection of radio signals. As technology advanced, the development of silicon and germanium diodes in the 1940s revolutionized electronics, leading to their widespread adoption in power conversion and signal processing. Today, diodes are integral components in nearly all electronic devices, and their applications continue to expand with advancements in technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,853, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.