14.6 - SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE
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What is a p-n junction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you bring together two types of semiconductors.
What happens to the depletion region during forward bias?
💡 Hint: Consider how the connections affect the movement of charge carriers.
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What happens to the current during forward bias in a diode?
💡 Hint: Think about how the connections affect the diode.
True or False: A diode allows current flow in both directions.
💡 Hint: Recall how diodes are structured.
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Design a simple circuit using a diode to rectify an AC signal. What would be the expected output voltage?
💡 Hint: Consider how diodes behave in half-wave versus full-wave configurations.
Explain the practical significance of the breakdown voltage in selecting diodes for real-world applications.
💡 Hint: Reflect on voltage ratings and operational safety.
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