A simplified representation of a multimeter diode test function. How the diode mode of a multimeter calcul the voltage drop between one point of the circuit and the ground?

Jul 16, 2012 · Wow - thanks for editing my post and the very quick replies. Fantastic. I understand at a high level what the circuit is doing and that there's the two independent ways of activating …

Closed 12 years ago. Possible Duplicate: What exactly does a diode do? What happens in a diode to make current only flow one way around a circuit? My physics teacher said it was …

Feb 18, 2014 · A diode parallel to the coil is probably the most often used way, but there are other ways, like a snubber (R+C) or a zener diode to ground. A resistor in series with the diode can …

Jan 7, 2013 · Let's say I have a datasheet of a diode. What characteristics would change ? My estimation is that putting parallel would increase the current capabilities, but may have a …

What about the current that is allowed to flow through the diode is it reduced? For example: Current is supplied by a power supply it flows through a diode in forward direction, if the …

Mar 17, 2015 · The body diode is usually fairly slow to turn on. I advise against using it as a the only flyback diode. Add an external Schottky diode for flyback protection. (There are power …

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Dec 6, 2017 · 21 I have been reading up on semiconductors and all of the references that I have found say that the first practical application of the semiconductor diode was in crystal radios, …

Apr 6, 2017 · 1 I have a diode, specifically a Zener diode and I connect it in the following configuration: simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab So that it acts as a …