Special Purpose p-n Junction Diodes

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Special Purpose p-n Junction Diodes: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Zener Diode, Avalanche Diode, V-I Characteristics of a Zener Diode, Field Ionisation, Zener Diode as Voltage Stabiliser, Optoelectronic Junction Devices, Photo Diode, Working of Photodiode, etc.

Important Questions on Special Purpose p-n Junction Diodes

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Which of the following is/are correct

(i) The symbol  for zener diode is

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(ii) The reverse I – V characteristics of a zener diode.

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The following IV characteristics. Curve is of a:

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In Zener diode, for currents greater than the knee current, the V-I curve is almost straight line_____ to x-axis.

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A Zener diode, having breakdown voltage equal to 15 V, is used in a circuit shown in the figure. If the applied voltage is 20 V, the current through the Zener diode is x mA. The value of x is
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What is the order of the reverse saturation current before breakdown in a zener diode?

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Identify characteristics are given below, in the order (i), (ii), (iii), (iv):
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Which of the characteristic curve are correct.

(A) Photodiode for I2>I1

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(B) Solar cell

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(C) L.E.D.

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Mention some advantages of LEDs over an incandescent lamp.