Question

Enumerate at least 5 special types of diode. Cite/give the following for each diode:

1. Schematic symbol
2. Construction
3. Characteristic Curve
4. Basic operation (including mathematical equation if there's any)
5. Applications

Answer 1

Answer

There are five types of diodes

Some of the more common special-purpose diodes are (i) Zener diode (ii)Light-emitting diode (LED)(iii)Photo-diode(iv)Tunnel diode (v)Varactor diode and (vi) Shockley diode. A zener diode is a special type of diode that is designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region.