noun
- electronic components that allow electric current to flow in only one direction
Usage: electronics; plural of diode
Examples
- The circuit board contains several diodes to prevent reverse current flow.
- LED diodes convert electrical energy into light energy.
- Solar panels use photovoltaic diodes to generate electricity from sunlight.
- The technician replaced the faulty diodes in the power supply.
- Zener diodes are commonly used for voltage regulation.
- The radio’s detector circuit relies on semiconductor diodes.