Can an LED be used instead of a diode (since basically both are
Answer (1 of 10): While LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) and standard diodes are both types of diodes, they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Although an LED can technically perform the function of a regular diode in certain applications, it may not be a suitable replacement
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LED is, in fact, the diode, so I understand it can use AC as well
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