Exercise: Diode Applications

Questions for: Diode Applications

A Zener diode is in a ________ impedance region in the forward bias while it has a ________ impedance region in the reverse bias.
A:
very large, low
B:
very large, very large
C:
low, low
D:
low, very large
Answer: D
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With the Zener diode in the "on" state, increasing IL will ________ IZ and ________IR.

A:
decrease, increase
B:
increase, decrease
C:
decrease, keep the same level of
D:
increase, keep the same level of
Answer: C
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A clamping network must have ________.
A:
a capacitor
B:
a diode
C:
a resistive element
D:
All of the above
Answer: D
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A germanium diode is approximated by ________ equivalent for voltages less than 0.3 V.
A:
a short circuit
B:
a series circuit
C:
a parallel circuit
D:
an open circuit
Answer: D
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The x-intercept of the load line with the characteristic curve is determined by the ________.
A:
load resistor
B:
diode
C:
source voltage and the load resistor
D:
source voltage
Answer: D
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