How do these work? What makes them different from a regular diode?

 

https://eepower.com/technical-articles/x-series-rfc-diodes-for-robust-and-reliable-medium-voltage-drives/

That could help explain thermal stressors.

 

A thermal diode is just your basic two-terminal device. Not much exciting to share.

 

Well, here's an interesting thought. Is a thermal diode really a diode or a transistor (such as a BJT)?

What are your thoughts?

 

Wouldn't the voltage be quite different?

 

Hello,

Think of a heat-pump.

Thermal diode - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Bertus

 

Take a look here for anyone looking to learn more.

Introduction to Diodes And Rectifiers | Diodes and Rectifiers | Electronics Textbook

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The real question is ... do you consider a "thermal diode" a "DIODE" or a "TRANSISTOR?"

 

well, there are thermo diodes and thermo tranistors.