Module_1 Question Bank

Diode Applications

1. Explain the working of PN junction diode under forward biased and reverse
biased.
2. What is rectifier circuit? Explain the classification of the rectifier. Derive the
following expressions for half wave rectifier: IDC, IRMS, ripple factor, efficiency.
3. Explain with the neat circuit diagram and waveforms full wave bridge rectifier.
Also derive VDC, Vrms values. Show that the efficiency of full wave bridge rectifier
is 81%.
4. Explain with neat circuit diagram and waveforms the working of center-tapped
full wave rectifier. Derive the following expressions for Full wave rectifier: IDC,
IRMS, ripple factor, efficiency.
5. A full wave rectifier uses 2 diodes having internal resistance of 20 Ω each. The
transformer rms secondary voltage from center to each end is 50 V. Find Im, Idc,
Irms and Vdc. if the load is 980 Ω.
6. A half wave rectifier is fed from a supply of 230 V, 50 Hz with step down
transformer of ratio 3:1. Resistive load connected is 10 KΩ. The diode forward
resistance is 75Ω and transformer secondary is 10 Ω. Calculate the DC load
current, DC load voltage, efficiency and ripple factor.
7. For the circuit shown in fig below find (i) current and voltages in the circuit for RL
= 450Ω. VZ = 10 V.

8. Explain the operation of half wave rectifier with capacitor filter with neat circuit
diagrams and waveforms.
9. Explain how the Zener diode helps in voltage regulation with neat circuit diagram.
Give detailed mathematical analysis.
10. Explain the working of photo diode.
11. What is semiconductor diode? Explain the different equivalent circuits of diode.
12. Explain the functional block diagram of 78XX series voltage regulator.