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The purpose of the diode is to prevent electricity to flow in the wrong direction in a circuit. The purpose of the diode is to prevent electricity to flow in the wrong direction in a circuit.

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What is a ordinary diode?

A diode is an electronic component that will only allow current to flow through it in one direction. It is analogous to the valve in a bicycle tyre, which only lets air in but not out (except when you press the release tab). So if you connect a diode in a simple DC circuit one way around, the circuit will be closed and any devices on the circuit will work. If you connect it the other way around the circuit is open and no current will flow. I presume by 'ordinary diode' you mean a diode that is not a light emitting diode (LED). A LED is just a diode that emits light when current flows through it. Its purpose is to make light. A non-LED diode doesn't emit light. Its purpose is to allow current through a circuit in only one direction. A common use for ordinary diodes is in "rectifying circuits" which convert AC to DC.There are many other uses though.


What effect does a diode have on a series circuit in which the voltage source changes polarity periodically that is and alternating current circuit?

In a series circuit with an alternating current (AC) voltage source, a diode allows current to flow in only one direction, effectively converting the AC into direct current (DC). This means that during one half of the AC cycle, the diode conducts and allows current to pass, while during the other half, when the polarity reverses, the diode blocks the current. As a result, the output voltage across the diode will typically show a pulsating DC waveform, characterized by peaks corresponding to the positive half-cycles of the AC input. This rectification process is fundamental in power supply applications where DC is required.


A diode converts AC to pulsed?

If you put a diode in series with an AC sine wave that goes plus and minus, it will cut off either the positive or negative portion of the waveform, depending on the direction of the diode in circuit. So in effect you have a pulse equal to one half cycle of the sine wave.


What property of a diode enables it to convert ac to dc?

A diode allows electrons to pass only in one direction. During the negative half cycle of an alternating current the diode will not allow electron current to pass. It is like a one way valve. This property of diode enables it to convert AC into pulsated DC


What is ac resistance of a diode?

ratio of ac voltage applied across the diode to the ac current flowing through it

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Why is there a diode on the ground wire of the AC compressor clutch?

to avoid radio signal interference.


How do you connect a diode across a ac coil?

You mean ac coil, the secondary coil, of a transformer? Then for the purpose of rectification, that is , for changing ac into dc, a diode is connected in series with the secondary coil of the transformer.


What is a ordinary diode?

A diode is an electronic component that will only allow current to flow through it in one direction. It is analogous to the valve in a bicycle tyre, which only lets air in but not out (except when you press the release tab). So if you connect a diode in a simple DC circuit one way around, the circuit will be closed and any devices on the circuit will work. If you connect it the other way around the circuit is open and no current will flow. I presume by 'ordinary diode' you mean a diode that is not a light emitting diode (LED). A LED is just a diode that emits light when current flows through it. Its purpose is to make light. A non-LED diode doesn't emit light. Its purpose is to allow current through a circuit in only one direction. A common use for ordinary diodes is in "rectifying circuits" which convert AC to DC.There are many other uses though.


What type of diode circuit is used to add or restore a ac level to an electrical signal?

a clamp


Are diodes only used in a dc circuit?

There are lots of diodes - a "diode" is simply a device that has two electrical connections.If you refer specifically to the rectifying diode, it is used to convert AC current to DC current - so, it is used in a circuit that has BOTH AC and DC.


A diode converts AC to pulsed?

If you put a diode in series with an AC sine wave that goes plus and minus, it will cut off either the positive or negative portion of the waveform, depending on the direction of the diode in circuit. So in effect you have a pulse equal to one half cycle of the sine wave.


What property of a diode enables it to convert ac to dc?

A diode allows electrons to pass only in one direction. During the negative half cycle of an alternating current the diode will not allow electron current to pass. It is like a one way valve. This property of diode enables it to convert AC into pulsated DC


What is ac resistance of a diode?

ratio of ac voltage applied across the diode to the ac current flowing through it


What is OBD2 code P0645 on a 2000 Dodge Durango and why doesnt it appear in any of the common code lists?

P0645 AC clutch relay circuit. Possible causes: A/C CLUTCH RLY CIRCUIT WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE PROBLEM A/C CLUTCH RLY CIRCUIT WIRING HARNESS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN A/C CLUTCH RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN A/C CLUTCH RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND A/C CLUTCH RELAY PCM (A/C CLUTCH RELAY)


Why diode is used?

The purpose of a diode is to direct the flow of current in a circuit. Diodes function by allowing current flow in only one direction (acting as a short when current is applied at one end) and resisting current flow from the opposite direction (acting as an open circuit). Electronic devices such as full wave rectifiers use a series of diodes to convert AC to DC current.


Why using diode?

The purpose of a diode is to direct the flow of current in a circuit. Diodes function by allowing current flow in only one direction (acting as a short when current is applied at one end) and resisting current flow from the opposite direction (acting as an open circuit). Electronic devices such as full wave rectifiers use a series of diodes to convert AC to DC current.