What is Diode Resistance? What is Diode Resistance? - As already discussed, a forward-biased diode conducts easily whereas a reverse-biased diode restrains the flow of current, so a diode has…
Effect of temperature on PN diode characteristics: Temperature on PN diode characteristics is very important consideration in the analysis or design of electronic devices or systems. It affects virtually all…
Determination of Diode Characteristics: Determination of Diode Characteristics - The forward characteristics of a diode can be obtained by use of the circuit depicted in Fig. 7.16 (a). The diode…
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…
Quantitative Theory of PN Junction Diode: Quantitative Theory of PN Junction Diode - Here an expression for the total current will be derived as a function of the applied voltage…
Current Components in PN Junction Diode: A Current Components in PN Junction Diode with a forward bias with an external voltage V is shown in Fig. 7.12 (a). Due to…
What is an Ideal Diode - Working and its V-I Characteristics: Diode is a two terminal device that permits only unidirectional conduction. It conducts well in the forward direction and…
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…