CHARACTERIZATION OF DIODE CIRCUITS
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What we have learnt
- PN junction diodes allow current to flow predominantly in one direction, with specific cut-in voltages.
- Zener diodes regulate voltage by maintaining a constant output in the breakdown region.
- Rectifiers are vital for converting AC to DC, with full-wave configurations being more efficient than half-wave setups.
Key Concepts
- -- PN Junction Diode
- A semiconductor device that allows current to flow mainly in one direction, characterized by its cut-in voltage.
- -- Zener Diode
- A type of diode designed to allow reverse current while maintaining a constant voltage across its terminals in breakdown.
- -- Rectifier
- A circuit that converts AC voltage to DC voltage, with configurations including half-wave and full-wave rectifiers.
- -- Ripple Voltage
- The AC voltage fluctuation present in the output of a rectifier, typically reduced by filtering.
- -- Voltage Regulation
- The ability of a circuit to maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in input voltage or load current.
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