8541.10.00.60 - Microwave

This HTS subcategory, 8541.10.00.60, specifically covers **other diodes** that are not Zener diodes. Diodes are semiconductor devices that allow electric current to flow in only one direction. This category is for diodes whose primary function is not voltage regulation, which is the characteristic function of Zener diodes. The classification here hinges on the specific electrical characteristics and intended application of the diode, differentiating it from specialized types.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8541.10.00.50 (Zener diodes), lies in their fundamental operational principles. Zener diodes are designed to conduct current in the reverse direction when a certain breakdown voltage (the Zener voltage) is reached, making them useful for voltage regulation. In contrast, the diodes classified under 8541.10.00.60 are typically used for rectification (converting alternating current to direct current), signal switching, or as rectifying junctions in various electronic circuits, without the primary purpose of stable voltage reference.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8541.10.00.60 relies on identifying diodes that do not fit the specific description of Zener diodes, but nonetheless fall under the broader heading of diodes as semiconductor devices. Examples might include rectifier diodes used in power supplies, signal diodes used in radio frequency applications, or switching diodes employed in logic circuits.