2.6 - Ideal vs Real Diode
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What is the threshold voltage for most silicon diodes?
💡 Hint: This is a common value for silicon diodes.
Define reverse leakage current in the context of real diodes.
💡 Hint: Think about how real components behave under reverse voltage.
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What is the typical threshold voltage for a silicon diode?
💡 Hint: This value is generally accepted in electronics.
True or False: An ideal diode has a reverse leakage current.
💡 Hint: Consider the perfect properties of an ideal diode.
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If a diode with a threshold voltage of 0.7 V and a reverse breakdown voltage of 12 V is placed in a circuit where the voltage fluctuates between -5 V to 10 V, explain what will happen at each voltage level and the implications for circuit design.
💡 Hint: Consider each voltage level step and apply your understanding of diode behavior.
A circuit designer is selecting between a silicon diode and a germanium diode for a project that mainly runs on 5V signals. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using each based on their threshold voltages.
💡 Hint: Think about the critical applications where voltage levels are key to performance.
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