Practice - CALCULATIONS
Practice Questions
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Define what a PN junction diode is.
💡 Hint: Think of it as a one-way gate for current.
What is the cut-in voltage for a silicon diode?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you increase voltage.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does a Zener diode do in reverse breakdown?
💡 Hint: Think about its unique property in reverse bias.
True or False: The cut-in voltage of germanium diodes is typically higher than that of silicon diodes.
💡 Hint: Recall the typical values for both diode types.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a half-wave rectifier with an input AC voltage of 120V RMS. Calculate the average DC output voltage.
💡 Hint: Always recall the conversion from RMS to peak voltage first.
Given a Zener diode with V_Z = 5.1V and you want to ensure it operates safely at a maximum of 20mA. What should be the power rating?
💡 Hint: Consider the power rating needs to be higher than calculated to ensure safety.
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