whats the difference between diode and transistor

Answer Posted / sneha rai

Diodes are made from one PN junction. They have only two layers, and so have two terminals or leads.

Transistors are made from one PN junction and one more n- or p-type. They have three layers, and so have three terminals or leads.

Diodes operate like switches or one-way valves. Ideally, they allow current to flow in only one direction.

Transistors function can be modeled as valves or gates. The current flow through the middle layer controls the flow through the other two layers.

Is This Answer Correct ?    9 Yes 0 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

What is the difference between power amplifier and voltage amplifier?

614


Can you help me to explain briefly the function of Op-Amp in circuit design.tq

1433


what would be main different environment in gsm and cdma core networking side?

1565


Give some examples of power electronics applications in the day-to-day life?

616


I have recieved an interview call from HECL that is Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd, Ranchi , Jharkhand. Can you please provide me some Electronics and Communication questions for preparation as early as possible since I am left with just one week.

1594






What is the ideal op-amp CMRR ?

634


The electric field in the space charge region decreases with forward bias and increases with reverse bias. Why?

610


What is an amplifier?

750


How can i display output voltage of my Power supply(DC) on the seven segment display ?? which IC is used?

1611


Define what is intrinsic semiconductor ?

617


write power supply application, manufacturing, advantages, cost

1558


What were vacuum tubes used for?

582


What is an ac emitter resistance?

570


Describe the operation of series inverter with aid of diagrams. Describe an expression for output frequency, current and voltages. What are the disadvantages of basic series inverter?

697


why are u hiring electronics

1092