Diodes - A Practical Guide to Types and Applications

Explore a comprehensive 40-minute video guide on diodes, covering various types from Avalanche to Zener. Gain practical knowledge on how diodes function and their applications in circuits, including laser diodes. Dive into experiments with bridge rectifiers, SCR latching, Zener "voltmeters," and laser diodes. Learn about rectifier diodes, switching diodes, SCRs, TRIACs, DIACs, Zener diodes, avalanche diodes, tunnel diodes, varactor diodes, Schottky diodes, PIN diodes, Shockley diodes, photodiodes, LASCRs, opto-TRIACs, LEDs, and laser diodes. Enhance your understanding of these essential electronic components through hands-on demonstrations and clear explanations.

- Introduction
- Understanding Diodes
- Bridge Rectifier
- Bridge Rectifier Filter Experiment
- SCRs - TRIACs - DIACs
- SCR Latching Experiment
- Zener Diodes
- Zener "Voltmeter" Experiment
- Exotic Diodes
- Producing & Detecting Light with Diodes
- LASER Diode Experiments
- Conclusion