Exercise: Diode Applications

Questions for: Diode Applications

PIV is which of the following?
A:
peak input voltage
B:
peak inverse voltage
C:
peak immediate voltage
D:
positive input voltage
Answer: B
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The output frequency of a full-wave rectifier is ________ the input frequency.
A:
one-half
B:
equal to
C:
twice
D:
one-quarter
Answer: C
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What is the voltage measured from the negative terminal of C4 to the negative terminal of the transformer?

A:
–10 V
B:
–20 V
C:
10 V
D:
20 V
Answer: B
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Each diode in a center-tapped full-wave rectifier is ________ -biased and conducts for ________ of the input cycle.
A:
forward, 90ΒΊ
B:
reverse, 180ΒΊ
C:
forward, 180ΒΊ
D:
reverse, 90ΒΊ
Answer: C
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What type of diode circuit is used to clip off portions of signal voltages above or below certain levels?
A:
clipper or limiter
B:
clamper
C:
IC voltage regulator
D:
none of the above
Answer: A
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