Quiz

Q1)An open circuit can have any voltage across its terminals, but the current is always
________A.
Answer: Zero or 0
Q2) n the forward-bias region the diode current ________________ with increase in voltage
across the diode
Answer increases exponentially
Q3) T he dc resistance of a diode is determined by the ratio of the ____________at the point of
interest and is not sensitive to the shape of the curve. The dc resistance _________with
increase in diode current or voltage.
Answer:
 diode voltage and current
 decreases
Q4) It is very important that the PIV rating of a diode be checked when choosing a diode for a
particular application. Simply determine the maximum voltage across the diode under
________________.
Answer: reverse-bias conditions

Theory Questions :

Q1)Describe the difference between n -type and p -type semiconductor materials.

Q2)Describe in your own words the conditions established by forward- and reverse-bias
conditions on a p–n junction diode and how the resulting current is affected.
Q3)Describe in your own words the characteristics of the ideal diode and how they
determine the on and off states of the device. That is, describe why the short-circuit and
open-circuit equivalents are appropriate.
Problems

Q1)A full-wave bridge rectifier with a 120-V rms sinusoidal input has a load resistor of 1 kΩ
a. If silicon diodes are employed, what is the dc voltage available at the load?
b. Determine the required PIV rating of each diode.
c. Find the maximum current through each diode during conduction.
d. What is the required power rating of each diode?

Q2)
a. For the Zener diode network of Fig.below , determine V L , V R , I Z , and P Z .
b. Repeat part (a) with RL = 3 kΩ