Since diodes emit light(led) and they are also used to convert ac to dc...

lundyjb

Are they shining brightly inside the device when used to convert ac?

Bobbywhy

All diodes do not emit light, only the type called "light emitting diodes" do. Visit this Wikipedia page and find a description of at least EIGHT different types of diodes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode

Cheers,
Bobbywhy

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lundyjb	Since diodes emit light(led) and they are also used to convert ac to dc... Tweet Are they shining brightly inside the device when used to convert ac?

Bobbywhy Recognitions: Gold Member	All diodes do not emit light, only the type called "light emitting diodes" do. Visit this Wikipedia page and find a description of at least EIGHT different types of diodes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode Cheers, Bobbywhy