Diodes and Rectifiers

Written by Tony R. Kuphaldt, this chapter of All About Circuit's third volume on Semiconductors describes the physics behind diodes and rectifiers. The chapter is divided into fourteen sections on topics including diode ratings, voltage multipliers, and zener diodes. Each section has clear illustrations and examples, and most have a concise, bulleted review of what was covered at the end of the page. This is an excellent resource for educators in physics and electronic engineering classrooms to introduce lessons or units on semiconductors, diodes, and rectifiers. [ASC