Diodes are Magic
- Diode: "Is a two-terminal
electronic component with asymmetric
conductance; it has a low resistance to current
in one direction, and high resistance in the
other." (Wikipedia)
- Type of Diode used for this
project: (4) Germanium Diodes (1N34)
- Diodes are magic. As the ambient
radiation is collected by the antenna the
capacitors store it until enough electrical
energy builds up causing the diode to "open" and
allow the current to flow through the circuit
(ideally into what you want to charge i.e. a
battery.)
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