2.11 - Summary of Key Concepts
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What is the role of a PN junction diode in electronic circuits?
💡 Hint: It performs rectification.
What happens in a diode when it is forward-biased?
💡 Hint: Think of how the positive terminal connects.
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What does a PN junction diode primarily do?
💡 Hint: Think about its function in AC to DC conversion.
True or False: A reverse-biased diode conducts a large current.
💡 Hint: Recall the behavior during reverse bias.
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Consider a diode experiencing forward bias with a voltage of 0.8V. Explain the current flow and compare it to a reverse-biased scenario.
💡 Hint: Compare the roles of voltage in each condition.
Design a simple circuit with a PN junction diode to rectify an AC signal. Describe the expected output waveform.
💡 Hint: Think about how the diode interacts with alternating current.
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