Practice Pn Junction Diode (9.1) - CHARACTERIZATION OF DIODE CIRCUITS - Analog Circuit Lab
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PN Junction Diode

Practice - PN Junction Diode

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a PN junction diode?

💡 Hint: Think about the direction of current flow.

Question 2 Easy

Explain what happens during forward bias in a diode.

💡 Hint: Recall the term cut-in voltage.

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Question 1

What is the function of a PN junction diode?

To store energy
To allow unidirectional current flow
To amplify signals

💡 Hint: Think about how diodes are used in circuits.

Question 2

True or False: A Zener diode can conduct in reverse bias without damage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on special characteristics of Zener diodes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how you would set up an experiment to measure the I-V characteristics of a PN junction diode.

💡 Hint: Ensure to collect data before and after cut-in voltage.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the maximum current through a Zener diode with a Zener voltage of 5.1V if it's operating with a series resistor of 470Ω and a supply voltage of 12V.

💡 Hint: Focus on Ohm’s Law.

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