Practice - Reverse Bias Characterization - 6.1.2
Practice Questions
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What is reverse bias in a diode?
💡 Hint: Think about which terminal of the voltage source connects to the diode's sides.
Name the small current that flows in reverse bias.
💡 Hint: It's a very small current, often in nanoamps.
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What is the term for the small current that flows in reverse bias?
💡 Hint: Think of a small current that flows under reverse conditions.
True or False: Zener diodes operate in the normal forward bias region.
💡 Hint: Consider where Zener diodes are frequently applied.
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A silicon diode has a reverse saturation current of 10 nA at room temperature. Calculate the expected current if the temperature increases significantly to 80 degrees Celsius.
💡 Hint: Consider the temperature effect on the diode's material properties.
In a circuit with a Zener diode specified at 5.1V, calculate the series resistor needed if the input voltage is 12V and the Zener current should range between 20mA and 30mA.
💡 Hint: Calculate the voltage drop needed and then adjust for the expected Zener current.
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