| 11. | A "'p n diode "'is a type of semiconductor diode based upon the p n junction.
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| 12. | The symbol used for a semiconductor diode in a circuit diagram specifies the type of diode.
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| 13. | A semiconductor diode is a semiconductor diode.
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| 14. | This is its current meaning, although modern detectors usually consist of semiconductor diodes, transistors, or integrated circuits.
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| 15. | A semiconductor diode is a semiconductor diode.
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| 16. | A specific type of laser called the semiconductor diode laser is used to read an optical disc.
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| 17. | The semiconductor diode is not ideal.
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| 18. | A photovoltaic cell is a specialized semiconductor diode that converts light into direct current ( DC ) electricity.
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| 19. | The first semiconductor diodes, called cat's whisker diodes, developed around 1906, were made of mineral crystals such as galena.
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| 20. | Thus, the point-contact method used to make these first semiconductor diodes 100 years ago is still being used today.
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