Practice - I-V Characteristics: Understanding Diode Behavior
Practice Questions
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What happens to current in a diode when forward voltage is applied?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions that allow current through the diode.
Define reverse saturation current.
💡 Hint: Recall what happens under reverse bias.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of a diode in forward bias?
💡 Hint: Recall forward bias conditions.
True or False? The reverse saturation current does not change with increased reverse voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of reverse saturation current.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a silicon diode with a reverse saturation current of 5nA and an applied forward voltage of 0.5V, calculate the current through the diode using the Shockley equation.
💡 Hint: Make sure to use the proper constants.
Describe how you would design a circuit that avoids diode damage due to reverse breakdown.
💡 Hint: Think of protective measures in circuit design.
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