I-V Characteristics of Forward and Reverse Bias
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
Which of the following circuit diagram of p – n junction diode is (i) forward bias and in (ii) reverse bias:
If each diode has a forward bias resistance of in the below circuit,
Which of the following options is correct?
In the given circuit, the current through the battery will be
Following circuit contains diodes with forward bias having resistance and reverse bias having infinite resistance. The ratio of is equal to
In the given figure, a p-n Junction is
Categories each of the following junction diodes as either forward biased or reverse biased. Give reason for each answer.
In an ON state, the individual Silicon and Germanium diodes, allow a voltage drop of and respectively across them. In the circuit shown, the Si and the Ge diode, are connected in a parallel combination to a voltage source of .
What is the voltage for the circuit network?
In the given circuit, the equivalent resistance (in ) betweenand is (if has positive
potential and has negative potential) (Diodes are assumed to be ideal)
ideal diodes are connected as shown in the circuit, the current through is
An ac voltage of peak value is connected in series with a silicon diode and a load resistor ( ). If the forward junction resistance of the diode is , then, peak diode current and peak load voltage are
If the potential at is greater than the potential at , then the equivalent resistance of the circuit across is
The increase in the width of the depletion region in a - junction diode is due to:
In diode, increasing the forward voltage, the thickness of depletion layer ____
In the given circuit, the approximate value of voltage drop across is
Sketch the voltage across the central resistor as a function of time. Take current in left direction as positive.
Find the current flowing between the points and in the following circuit. Take .
Write a short note on threshold voltage of a diode.
In a forward biased p-n junction
The figure shows two diodes and two resistances connected to a battery of . Find the current supplied by the battery.
Define barrier potential for reverse biased p-n junction with diagram