Practice - Operation of the PN Junction Diode
Practice Questions
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What occurs when a PN junction is in forward bias?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the junction when you apply a positive voltage to the p-side.
What is a depletion region?
💡 Hint: This region is crucial for the functioning of the diode.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What effect does forward bias have on a PN junction?
💡 Hint: Think about how the applied voltage influences charge carriers.
True or False: A PN junction diode allows current flow in both directions.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a diode.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a circuit using a PN junction diode to achieve rectification of an AC signal. Explain how you would bias the diode and the expected output.
💡 Hint: Consider how the diode's behavior changes with AC voltage.
Calculate the effect of increasing temperature on the reverse saturation current and threshold voltage of a PN junction in a given circuit. Discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Apply the diode equation and use temperature dependence principles.
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