Practice - The PN Junction Diode: The Unidirectional Valve
Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a PN junction diode?
💡 Hint: Think about how water flows through a valve.
Define forward bias in the context of a diode.
💡 Hint: Consider which direction encourages current flow.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of a PN junction diode?
💡 Hint: Think about how water flows through a one-way valve.
When a diode is reverse-biased, what primarily happens?
💡 Hint: What effect does applying voltage in the opposite direction have?
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Challenge Problems
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If a silicon diode has a cut-in voltage of 0.65V and is placed in a circuit with a 1.5V power supply, calculate the expected current through the diode assuming a reverse saturation current of 20nA.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of V_T at room temperature.
Design a protective mechanism for a diode in a circuit where reverse voltages could exceed the rated reverse breakdown voltage. Explain your approach.
💡 Hint: How can you ensure the current remains within safe limits?
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