Practice Practical Diode Model (Constant Voltage Drop / Piecewise Linear Model) - 1.3.3.2 | Module 1: Foundations of Analog Circuitry and Diode Applications | Analog Circuits
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1.3.3.2 - Practical Diode Model (Constant Voltage Drop / Piecewise Linear Model)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the turn-on voltage for silicon diodes?

💡 Hint: Recall the typical threshold for silicon.

Question 2

Easy

How does a diode behave in reverse bias?

💡 Hint: Think about how the diode blocks current.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the forward voltage drop of a silicon diode?

  • 0.7 V
  • 0.3 V
  • 1.0 V

💡 Hint: Think about common semiconductor properties.

Question 2

In reverse bias, a diode acts like what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of reverse bias for diodes.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

Challenge and get performance evaluation