diodes, and other electronic components are packaged onto a tiny silicon chip (i.e., a microchip). Passive devices Capacitor The capacitor is a passive electronic component with two terminals. Its ...

One of the most exciting device functions, the diode (or rectification) behaviour was first envisioned by Aviram and Ratner 1. The Aviram–Ratner molecular diode consists of a donor and an ...

This ubiquitous diode is an essential component with a simple basic function: It blocks the flow of current in one direction (reverse bias) but allows it in the opposite direction (forward bias).

This could be the first step towards making heat-resistant computers that can function in extremely hot places, like on Venus or deep inside the Earth, without breaking a sweat. A regular diode is ...

Infineon Technologies AG recently launched a 6.5 kV power module that features IGBT and freewheeling diode functionality integrated into a single chip. Infineon Technologies AG recently launched ...