Practice - Circuit Construction - 6.5.2
Practice Questions
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What is the function of a PN junction diode?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of electricity flow.
Define Cut-in Voltage.
💡 Hint: Think about when a diode starts conducting.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a PN junction diode primarily do?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term ‘unidirectional’.
Is the cut-in voltage of a silicon diode typically higher than 0.7V?
💡 Hint: Think about the forward voltage drop.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a circuit using a Zener diode as a voltage regulator, detailing component values based on a given input range (10V to 15V) and specifying current ratings.
💡 Hint: Consider both minimum and maximum conditions for accurate calculations.
Analyze the efficiency difference between half-wave and full-wave rectifiers based on their ripple output and explain the benefits of using full-wave rectification in a power supply circuit.
💡 Hint: Remember that full-wave captures both halves of the AC waveform.
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