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Zener diode

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tunnel diodenoun(physics) A semiconductor diode that has negative resistance in the forward direction of its operating range due to quantum effects.
junction detectornoun(physics) A device in which the detection of radiation takes place at the depletion junction of a reverse-biased semiconductor junction.
schottky diodenoun(physics) A metal-semiconductor diode that exhibits a nonlinear voltage/current relationship
schottky barriernoun(physics) A metal-semiconductor junction which functions as a rectifier.
zener pinningnounThe influence of a dispersion of fine particles on the movement of low- and high-angle grain boundaries through a polycrystalline material.
galvanometernoun(physics) A device used to indicate the presence and direction of a small electric current, especially used to detect a null or balanced condition in a bridge circuit.
junction transistornoun(physics) A transistor in which the emitter and collector barriers are formed by p-n junctions between semiconductor regions of opposite conductivity type.
varactornoun(electronics) A solid-state diode whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage.
semiconductornoun(physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.
semiconductionnoun(physics) The behaviour of a semiconductor
resistornoun(electronics) An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.
zepp antennanoun(electromagnetism) A horizontal antenna which is fed at one end by one lead of a two-wire transmission line.
varistornoun(electronics) An electronic component having a variable resistance; used to protect circuits against power surges.
return currentnoun(electrical engineering) The electric current in a circuit which flows back to its source, or to earth.
bottomgatenoun(physics) A gate in contact with the bottom of a semiconductor
let-throughnoun(electronics) A transient voltage spike that is allowed to pass through a power conditioning unit to the load
memristornoun(physics) A passive electrical element in which the electrical resistance is proportional to the integral of the electrical current between the terminals.
antidotnoun(quantum mechanics) A small, circular region of opposite charge or magnetization, especially one that is part of a semiconductor device
holenounA hollow place or cavity; an excavation; a pit; a dent; a depression; a fissure.
magnetozonenoun(geology) A zone having the same magnetization, especially one between geomagnetic polarity reversals

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