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Diodes are two-terminal passive devices that allow current to flow in only one direction. They are frequently used to protect from voltage spikes, to protect I/O pins, to form rectifiers, and more.
1N4001 Diode
Image courtesy of Adafruit
Diodes are two-terminal passive devices that allow current to flow in only one direction. They are frequently used to protect from voltage spikes, to protect I/O pins, to form rectifiers, and more.