Diodes Flashcards
1
Q
Electron Flow vs Conventional Current
A
Electron Flow - Negative to positive
Conventional Current - Positive to negative
2
Q
Diode
A
A two-terminal electronic component that conducts primarily in one-direction
Allows electric current to pass forward while blocking backward flow
3
Q
Thermionic Diodes
A
Contains two electrodes: a cathode and an anode