Exercise: Diode Applications

Questions for: Diode Applications

Which diode arrangement will supply a positive output voltage?

A:
a
B:
b
C:
c
D:
d
Answer: A
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A silicon diode has a voltage to ground of –117 V from the anode. The voltage to ground from the cathode is –117.7 V. The diode is
A:
open.
B:
shorted.
C:
forward-biased.
D:
reverse-biased.
Answer: C
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List the categories of clippers.
A:
Series
B:
Parallel
C:
Series and parallel
D:
None of the above
Answer: C
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Rectifiers are commonly used in battery chargers.
A:
True
B:
False
C:
D:
Answer: A
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In a voltage-multiplier circuit, the number of diodes is directly proportional to the multiplicative voltage factor.
A:
True
B:
False
C:
D:
Answer: A
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