Synonyms: diode, crystal rectifier, junction rectifier, semiconductor diode
Definition: a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction
Similar words: semiconductor, semiconductor device, semiconductor unit
Definition: a conductor made with semiconducting material
Synonyms: diode, rectifying tube, rectifying valve
Definition: a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier
Similar words: tube, thermionic tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic valve, vacuum tube, electron tube
Definition: electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope