Diodirektorien

Diodirektorien is a term used in Norwegian-language electronics literature to describe a catalog or directory of diode types and their electrical characteristics. The concept functions as a reference resource that organizes diode models by category, manufacturer, and key specifications, facilitating design, analysis, and education.

The word combines diod- from diode with direktorien from directorate or directory, reflecting a compiled index rather than a physical part. In practice, a diodirektorien may appear as a printed catalog, a digital database, or a structured datasheet collection used by engineers and students.

Typical entries list the device family (rectifier, switching, Zener, Schottky, LEDs are included as diodes), the part number, and essential electrical parameters such as forward voltage, reverse breakdown voltage, maximum forward current, reverse leakage, and switching characteristics where applicable. Many entries also note package type and thermal considerations, as well as common applications and representative test conditions.

Users rely on diodirektorien to compare parts quickly, perform circuit calculations (for example selecting a diode that meets peak reverse voltage and current requirements), and locate appropriate datasheets. In education, it serves to illustrate diode behavior across technologies and to teach how parameters influence circuit performance.

Because there is no single universal standard for a diodirektorien, content and organization vary between publishers and institutions. Modern practice often uses digital databases and datasheets rather than static directories.

See also: Diode, Semiconductor, Datasheet, Electronic component catalog, Schottky diode, Zener diode.