Transistor Terminals (Emitter, Collector and Base): As mentioned already, transistor is a single crystal in which there are two P-N junctions, as shown in Fig. 10.1. The idea behind is…
Three Phase Rectifiers: Three-Phase Half-Wave Rectifier : Figure 9.11 illustrates a circuit for a 3-phase half-wave rectifier. The three diodes are connected to the three phases of a 3-phase transformer…
What is Surge Current? - Definition and Workings Before switching on of power supply, the filter capacitor is uncharged [Fig. 9.23]. At the instant the power supply is switched on,…
What is Backward Diode? A tunnel diode designed to provide a small peak current (IP of the order of IV) may be employed to advantage in the reverse direction, for…
What is Schottky Diode? - Definition, Symbols and Construction: At lower frequencies, an ordinary diode can easily turn off when the bias changes from forward to reverse. But with the…
What is Step Recovery Diode? - Working and Applications: What is Step Recovery Diode? - It is also a voltage dependent variable capacitor diode but with unusual doping profile. It…
Tunnel Diode Construction and Working: Tunnel Diode Construction and Working - The tunnel diode (sometimes called the Esaki diode after its inventor, Dr. Leo Esaki) is a high conductivity, heavily…
Zener Diode Application: Zener diodes have numerous applications in transistor circuitry. Some of their common Zener Diode Application are explained below. 1. Zener Diode as a Voltage Regulator:Â Voltage regulation is…