Practice - Reverse Bias Characterization - 6.2.1
Practice Questions
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What is reverse bias in a diode?
💡 Hint: Think about which part of the diode connects to the voltage source.
What causes the reverse saturation current (I_S)?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at the atomic level in the diode.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to the depletion region in reverse bias?
💡 Hint: Visualize the effects of voltage on the diode structure.
Which type of diode maintains a constant voltage until breakdown?
💡 Hint: Think about which diode you would use for voltage regulation.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple circuit using a Zener diode voltage regulator that maintains a stable output of 5.1V. Calculate the appropriate resistor value if the input voltage is 12V.
💡 Hint: Think about the safe current rating for the Zener diode.
Explain how environmental factors can affect the reverse saturation current (I_S) of a diode.
💡 Hint: Relate this to semiconductor physics and how energy plays a role at the atomic level.
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