Diodes

Structure. The schematic symbol, Principles of operation, The PN junction
Unbiased diode, Depletion layer, Barrier potential, Forward bias. Current flow
Reverse bias, Minority-carrier current,
The diode VA characteristic, Approximation,Germanium and silicon diodes
Temperature coefficient, DC resistance of a diode, Diode testing
Reading a data sheet, PN junction diode ratings, Load line
Examples and problems