Practice - Practical Diode Model (Constant Voltage Drop / Piecewise Linear Model)
Practice Questions
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What is the turn-on voltage for silicon diodes?
💡 Hint: Recall the typical threshold for silicon.
How does a diode behave in reverse bias?
💡 Hint: Think about how the diode blocks current.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the forward voltage drop of a silicon diode?
💡 Hint: Think about common semiconductor properties.
In reverse bias, a diode acts like what?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of reverse bias for diodes.
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Challenge Problems
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A lab circuit has a silicon diode with a forward bias of 1.2 V and a resistor of 470 Ω connected to a 12 V battery. Calculate the current through the diode.
💡 Hint: Start by accounting for the diode's forward voltage.
Design a simple circuit using a germanium diode that functions with a 9V supply. Include the expected turn-on voltage and current calculation with a load resistor of 1kΩ.
💡 Hint: Utilize the VON for proper calculations.
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