4.3.3 - Characteristic Curve Analysis
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What is the typical cut-in voltage for silicon diodes?
💡 Hint: Think about the voltage level where the diode starts conducting.
What does the I-V characteristic of a diode represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how the current changes with applied voltage.
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What is the cut-in voltage for silicon diodes?
💡 Hint: Think about the specific voltage mentioned in class.
The current is zero when the voltage is below the cut-in voltage. Is this statement true or false?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of the OFF state.
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Design a simple circuit with a diode and resistor. Calculate the output voltage when an input of 2V is applied, knowing the diode cut-in voltage is 0.7V and the current through the diode is 1 mA.
💡 Hint: Use the output voltage formula V_out = V_in - I × R.
You have a diode with a cut-in voltage of 0.7V and a reverse saturation current of 10⁻¹⁰ A. How would this affect circuit design if the input AC swing goes below the cut-in voltage?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions for diode conduction based on voltage levels.
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