Question

A class of these circuit elements called transferred electron devices are used in oscillators to produce microwaves. Quantum tunneling allows a class of these devices named for Leo Esaki (-5[1])(“eh-SAH-key”) to exhibit (10[1])negative resistance. Four of these devices are arranged in a diamond shape in a bridge rectifier. (10[1]-5[1])These devices have an exponential I-V (“eye-vee”) relationship according to the Shockley equation. (10[1])Past the breakdown voltage, these devices can conduct in both directions. On circuit diagrams, these devices are represented by a triangle touching a line. For 10 points, name these circuit elements that only let current flow in one direction and come in a “light-emitting” type. (10[2])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: diodes [accept light-emitting diodes or Gunn diodes or Esaki diodes; prompt on LEDs]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Florian ChiuUW SlothUW Chastity28-5
Matthew WangUBC BArizona State A3010
Darrien LiangUW WrathAlberta4610
Alex HestermannUW PrideUW Greed46-5
Taman TruongArizona State BBoise State5810
Alan FanUW EnvyUW Gluttony10310
Euan McCubbinUW ChastityUW Sloth10310
Landon DavidsonUW GreedUW Pride10410

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2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY978%0%44%76.00
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY875%0%50%72.67
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY6100%0%33%74.00
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY10100%0%60%80.70
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY978%0%56%95.43
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%40%67.80
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY8100%0%50%79.38
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY888%0%50%72.57
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY989%0%44%49.38