Practice The PN Junction Diode: The Unidirectional Valve - 4.1 | EXPERIMENT NO. 1: CHARACTERIZATION OF DIODE CIRCUITS | Analog Circuit Lab
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4.1 - The PN Junction Diode: The Unidirectional Valve

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the main function of a PN junction diode?

💡 Hint: Think about how water flows through a valve.

Question 2

Easy

Define forward bias in the context of a diode.

💡 Hint: Consider which direction encourages current flow.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main characteristic of a PN junction diode?

  • Allows current in both directions
  • Allows current in one direction
  • Blocks current entirely

💡 Hint: Think about how water flows through a one-way valve.

Question 2

When a diode is reverse-biased, what primarily happens?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What effect does applying voltage in the opposite direction have?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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