Physics A-Level
Anode
What Anode means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Anode
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The p-type terminal of the Zener diode, which is positive relative to the cathode in forward bias.
Topics that use Anode
- Zener diode (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Cathode
- Circuit application
- Current limiting
- Current limiting and power dissipation
- Forward bias
- Minimum operating current
- Reverse bias
- Reverse breakdown
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