Practice - V-I Characteristics
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the current when a P-N junction diode is forward biased?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage affects current flow.
Is there current flow in reverse bias?
💡 Hint: Consider what conditions allow current to flow through the diode.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the threshold voltage for a silicon diode?
💡 Hint: Remember the typical value for silicon.
In reverse bias, does a P-N junction diode allow large current to flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how diodes function when the voltage is applied in reverse.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the current in a forward-biased diode can be modeled using the Shockley diode equation. Provide a simplified version for practical use.
💡 Hint: Think of the relationship between voltage and current as exponential growth.
A silicon diode with a reverse breakdown voltage of 25V is subjected to a reverse bias of 20V. Analyze the expected behavior of the diode and illustrate how you would protect it in a circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider protective measures common in circuit designs.
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