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A diode is a semiconductor device made from N-type and P-type silicon that allows current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction. N-type silicon has an excess of electrons, while P-type silicon has an excess of holes, and diodes require a forward bias of about 0.7 volts to operate. Diodes are commonly used to prevent reverse current and to convert AC voltage to DC voltage.
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