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'''Constant Current Diode''' |
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Constant Current Diodes, also |
Constant Current Diodes, also known as Limiting Current Diodes or Current Regulating Diodes, are two terminal semiconductors that limit a current flowing in it by regulating its flow to its maximum potential. |
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Similiarly to a [[Zener diode]], the constant current diode also regulates voltage at a particular [[current source]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.centralsemi.com/PDFs/selection/leaded/what_is_a_cld.pdf|title = What is a CLD|date = |accessdate = |website = Central Semi|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Constant current diodes allow the current to get regulated at a wide voltage range. If more current were to be attempted to be sent through the diode, the diode would push the current and resist the current. When resisting the current, the voltage will drop.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Special-purpose Diodes : Diodes and Rectifiers - Electronics Textbook|url = http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/semiconductors/chpt-3/special-purpose-diodes/|website = www.allaboutcircuits.com|accessdate = 2015-10-21}}</ref> |
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== Diodes Background== |
== Diodes Background== |
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Diodes are semiconductor devices that have two ends, cathode and an anode. There are many kind of diodes that exist. When applying diodes, they are mostly used |
[[Diode|Diodes]] are semiconductor devices that have two ends, cathode and an anode. There are many kind of diodes that exist. When applying diodes, they are mostly used to power devices such as lights. As previously mentioned, currents only flow in one direction unless it is a special type of diode, such as a Zener diode. |
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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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The practical uses of Constant Current Diodes are many. For example, the diodes can be used for waveform generator circuits, battery charger, and the creation of circuits such as the timing circuit.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Current Limiting Diodes Information {{!}} IHS Engineering360|url = http://www.globalspec.com/learnmore/semiconductors/discrete/diodes/current_limiting_diodes|website = www.globalspec.com|accessdate = 2015-10-21}}</ref> |
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Lights and stuff :3 |
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i.e., waveform generator circuits, battery charger, and timing circuit |
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Constant Current Diode
Constant Current Diodes, also known as Limiting Current Diodes or Current Regulating Diodes, are two terminal semiconductors that limit a current flowing in it by regulating its flow to its maximum potential.
Similiarly to a Zener diode, the constant current diode also regulates voltage at a particular current source.[1]
Constant current diodes allow the current to get regulated at a wide voltage range. If more current were to be attempted to be sent through the diode, the diode would push the current and resist the current. When resisting the current, the voltage will drop.[2]
Look into JFET.
Diodes Background
Diodes are semiconductor devices that have two ends, cathode and an anode. There are many kind of diodes that exist. When applying diodes, they are mostly used to power devices such as lights. As previously mentioned, currents only flow in one direction unless it is a special type of diode, such as a Zener diode.
Uses
The practical uses of Constant Current Diodes are many. For example, the diodes can be used for waveform generator circuits, battery charger, and the creation of circuits such as the timing circuit.[3]
References
- ^ "What is a CLD" (PDF). Central Semi.
- ^ "Special-purpose Diodes : Diodes and Rectifiers - Electronics Textbook". www.allaboutcircuits.com. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "Current Limiting Diodes Information | IHS Engineering360". www.globalspec.com. Retrieved 2015-10-21.