| A | B |
|---|---|
| Close-up view of a silicon diode. The anode is on the right side; the cathode is on the left side (where it is marked with a black band). The square silicon crystal can be seen between the two leads. | … |
| Component type | Active |
| Inventor | Jagadish Chandra Bose |
| Invention year | 1901 |
| Pin names | Anode and cathode |
| Electronic symbol | … |
Diode
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