current, even when quite large voltages are applied.
So
even
if,
owing
to
a
high forward resistance,
the
forward current were very small,
the output voltage could, theoretically
at
least,
be
made
to
approach
that given
by a
perfect rectifier, merely
by
choosing
a
sufficiently
high load resistance. Silicon diodes
are now
available with very high
backward resistance,
and
lower forward resistance than thermionic
types.
They have
a
sharpe ...
Become an O’Reilly member and get unlimited access to this title plus top books and audiobooks from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers, thousands of courses curated by job role, 150+ live events each month, and much more.