Practice V-I Characteristics - 1.2 | Semiconductor Devices and Applications | Basic Electronics Engineering
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to the current when a P-N junction diode is forward biased?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how voltage affects current flow.

Question 2

Easy

Is there current flow in reverse bias?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what conditions allow current to flow through the diode.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the threshold voltage for a silicon diode?

  • 0.3V
  • 0.7V
  • 1.2V

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the typical value for silicon.

Question 2

In reverse bias, does a P-N junction diode allow large current to flow?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how diodes function when the voltage is applied in reverse.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how the current in a forward-biased diode can be modeled using the Shockley diode equation. Provide a simplified version for practical use.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the relationship between voltage and current as exponential growth.

Question 2

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider protective measures common in circuit designs.

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