9.2.3 - I-V Characteristics
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Practice Questions
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What occurs when a diode is in forward bias and the threshold voltage is reached?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the gate opens.
Define leakage current in the context of reverse bias.
💡 Hint: Think about the minor flow allowing a trickle.
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In which bias condition does current flow significantly through a diode?
💡 Hint: Consider which side of the diode powers 'on' the flow.
True or False: Reverse bias allows a significant current flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the gate closing.
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An LED diode has a cut-in voltage of 1.8V and shows a reverse breakdown at 5V. Describe its I-V characteristics in relation to these values.
💡 Hint: Assess how the diode behaves at its limits.
Design a simple circuit with a diode, specifying the required forward and reverse voltages, and explain the importance of these specifications.
💡 Hint: Think about how diodes regulate voltage and current.
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