9.2.2 - Biasing of Diode
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What happens when a diode is forward-biased?
💡 Hint: Think about which side is connected to the positive terminal.
Define reverse bias.
💡 Hint: What connects to the negative side?
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What happens when a diode is in forward bias?
💡 Hint: Think about how the connections at the terminals affect current flow.
In reverse bias, what does the depletion region do?
💡 Hint: What happens when the negatively charged side is connected?
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A diode is used in a rectifier that converts AC to DC. Analyze how forward and reverse bias impacts this functionality.
💡 Hint: Think about how the diode alternates its state based on current direction.
Design a simple circuit using a diode as a voltage regulator and explain the role of biasing.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would apply this in practical electronics.
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