Chapter 16: Other Two-Terminal Devices
There are a number of two-terminal devices having a single p–n junction like the semiconductor or Zener diode but with different modes of operation, terminal characteristics, and areas of application. A number, including the Schottky, tunnel, varactor, photodiode, and solar cell, will be introduced in this chapter. In addition, two-terminal devices of a different construction, such as the photoconductive cell, LCD (liquid-crystal display), and thermistor, will be examined.