I-V Characteristics of Forward and Reverse Bias

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I-V Characteristics of Forward and Reverse Bias: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Threshold Voltage, Reverse Saturation Current, Forward Biasing of Junction Diode, Characteristic Curve of Junction Diode, Reverse Biasing of Junction Diode and, Barrier Potential Under Reverse Bias

Important Questions on I-V Characteristics of Forward and Reverse Bias

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Which of the following circuit diagram of pn junction diode is (i) forward bias and in (ii) reverse bias:
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If each diode has a forward bias resistance of 25Ω  in the below circuit,

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Which of the following options is correct?

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In the given circuit, the current I through the battery will be

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Following circuit contains diodes with forward bias having resistance 25 Ω and reverse bias having infinite resistance. The ratio of I1I2 is equal to

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In the given figure, a p-n Junction is

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Categories each of the following junction diodes as either forward biased or reverse biased. Give reason for each answer.

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In an ON state, the individual Silicon and Germanium diodes, allow a voltage drop of 0.7 V and 0.3 V respectively across them. In the circuit shown, the Si and the Ge diode, are connected in a parallel combination to a voltage source of 10 V.

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What is the voltage V0 for the circuit network?

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In the given circuit, the equivalent resistance (inΩ ) between A and B is (if A has positive
potential and B has negative potential) (Diodes are assumed to be ideal)

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4 ideal diodes are connected as shown in the circuit, the current through 50 Ω is

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An ac voltage of peak value 20 V is connected in series with a silicon diode Vb=0.7 V and a load resistor (380 Ω ). If the forward junction resistance of the diode is 6 Ω, then, peak diode current and peak load voltage are

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If the potential at A is greater than the potential at B, then the equivalent resistance of the circuit across AB is

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The increase in the width of the depletion region in a p-n junction diode is due to:

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In diode, increasing the forward voltage, the thickness of depletion layer ____

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In the given circuit, the approximate value of voltage drop Vo across R is

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Sketch the voltage across the central 2.2  resistor as a function of time. Take current in left direction as positive.

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Find the current flowing between the points A and B in the following circuit. Take R=1 Ω.

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Write a short note on threshold voltage of a diode.

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In a forward biased p-n junction

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The figure shows two diodes and two resistances connected to a battery of 2 V. Find the current supplied by the battery.

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Define barrier potential for reverse biased p-n junction with diagram