Transistor as an Amplifier - Circuit Diagram and Its Workings: The main utility of a transistor lies in its ability of amplifying weak signals. The weak signal is applied at…
What is a thermistor? - Definition, Symbol and V-I Characteristics: The word thermistor is a combination of thermal and resistor. A thermistor is a resistor with definite thermal characteristics. Most…
Varistors or Voltage Dependent Resistors (VDRS): Varistors, also called the voltage dependent resistors (VDRs), show a high degree of nonlinearity between their resistance value and the applied voltage. They are…
Power Diode - Structure, Symbol, Characteristics and Types: Diodes find many applications in electronics and electrical engiÂneering circuits. Power diodes play a significant role in power electronics for conversion of…
Construction and Working of Zener Diode: Zener diode, also sometimes called the breakdown diode, is a P-N junction diode specially designed for operation in the breakdown region in reverse bias…
Diode as a Circuit Element: Diode as a Circuit Element - The P-N junction diode is considered as a circuit element. One of the most important application of diode is…
Terminal Characteristics of Junction Diodes: The volt-ampere characteristic of a silicon junction diode is depicted in Fig. 7.14. The same Terminal Characteristics of Junction Diodes is depicted in Fig. 7.15…
Breakdown Voltage of PN Junction Diode: When an ordinary P-N junction diode is reverse biased, normally only very small reverse saturation current flows. This current is due to movement of…