2.3 - Biasing of PN Junction
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the depletion region under forward bias?
💡 Hint: Think about how the voltage affects the junction barrier.
How does reverse bias affect current flow?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to majority and minority carriers.
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What happens to the depletion region in forward bias?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the junction when voltage is applied.
True or False: In reverse bias, current can flow easily.
💡 Hint: Consider how the electric field affects the carriers.
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A silicon diode has a forward bias applied. Determine the current flowing through if the voltage is 1.4V and provide an explanation for your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Use your understanding of exponential growth in diode currents.
Explain how reverse bias can protect sensitive electronic components in circuits.
💡 Hint: Think about common applications of diodes in circuits.
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