Practice - Reverse Breakdown Region
Practice Questions
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What is meant by reverse breakdown in a diode?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the voltage is increased.
List the two types of breakdown mechanisms.
💡 Hint: Recall the different voltage levels.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is reverse breakdown voltage (VBR)?
💡 Hint: Think about the changes when reverse voltage is increased.
True or False: Zener diodes are designed to operate in the breakdown region safely.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of Zener diodes.
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Challenge Problems
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If a silicon diode has a VBR of 60V, explain what occurs when the voltage applied in reverse is increased beyond this value.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of exceeding VBR on standard versus Zener diodes.
Design a circuit that utilizes a Zener diode for voltage regulation maintaining a preferred output of 5V against variable input of up to 10V. Discuss necessary components.
💡 Hint: Look at the relationships between Zener voltage, current, and input supply.
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