RE: replacing a silicon rectifier with a diode

Tech Square

Technical and speculative discussion of amps, cables and other topics.

In Reply to: RE: replacing a silicon rectifier with a diode posted by Lee of Omaha on September 12, 2012 at 09:35:28:

Diodes.....solid state....ARE made of Silicon.
You can make 'em....old school, out of copper oxide or Selenium, but I havent' seen one in a long time.
I suppose you could also use Germanium, another semiconductor. Also, Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) must have a diode in there somewhere or else why bother?

But 99% of 'diodes' in use for home stereo will be either Silicon or Vacuum........
Too much is never enough

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

The Cable Cooker

Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - replacing a silicon rectifier with a diode - Camrahnbay 16:08:21 09/09/12 (2)

RE: replacing a silicon rectifier with a diode - Lee of Omaha 09:35:28 09/12/12 (1)

RE: replacing a silicon rectifier with a diode - pictureguy 12:07:41 03/22/13 (0)

Follow Ups

RE: replacing a silicon rectifier with a diode - pictureguy 12:07:41 03/22/13 (0)

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.