Power Diodes

A diode has two terminals: a cathode and an anode. Power diodes are of three types:

1. General Purpose
2. High Speed (or fast recovery)

3. Schottky

4. If the cathode voltage is higher than its anode voltage, a diode is said to be in a blocking mode.

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            Diode      Transistor      Thyristor