Practice - Reverse Bias Region
Practice Questions
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What is the reverse saturation current (IS)?
💡 Hint: Think about current flow in the reverse direction.
What happens to the depletion region when a diode is reverse biased?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of applied voltage on charge carriers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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In reverse bias, what occurs to the depletion region?
💡 Hint: Think about how applying a voltage affects charge carriers.
True or False: The reverse saturation current can be significant in reverse bias.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of minor carriers.
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Challenge Problems
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Suppose a silicon diode has a reverse saturation current (IS) of 20 nA. Describe how to choose a Zener diode for voltage regulation in an application where the load varies significantly.
💡 Hint: Think about the expected load conditions and the Zener specifications.
In a circuit, the total current flowing through a reverse-biased diode is measured at 50 nA when subjected to a reverse voltage of 5V. Discuss whether this current could remain constant if the applied reverse voltage is increased to 10V.
💡 Hint: Consider the limits of reverse bias behavior and when breakdown is likely.
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