Define rectification.
The process of converting AC to DC.
For an AC audio signal, why rectify the input?
To make a unidirectional waveform.
What type of rectifier is a single diode?
Half-wave rectifier.
What type of rectifier is a bridge circuit?
A bridge rectifier.
When using a diode as a voltage regulator, what is being measured for the output of the regulator?
The output voltage.
What is the purpose of a Zener Diode?
Voltage regulation and voltage reference.
What is the purpose of a Schottky Diode?
Where low-forward voltage drops are needed.
In high-speed switching applications.
What is the main use of a Schottky Diode?
High-frequency and high-speed switching circuits.