Diodes
Diodes: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Zener Diode, P-N Junction Diode, Solar Cell, Photo Diode, Zener Diode as Voltage Stabiliser, Light-Emitting Diode, Rectifier, p-n Junction, Avalanche Breakdown, Working of Solar Cell, Zener Effect and, Zener Breakdown
Important Questions on Diodes
The following characteristics. Curve is of a:

The reverse current in a Zener diode starts increasing suddenly at a relatively low breakdown voltage of or so. Is this statement true or false?

Explain the construction of solar cell.

Is high the peak inverse voltage good?

How does peak inverse voltage affect rectifier?


What is peak inverse voltage and its importance?

Does the dynamic impedance of a Zener diode vary?

What is the value of dynamic impedance of parallel r l/c circuit at resonance?

How do you calculate dynamic forward resistance?

How does dynamic impedance vary with Zener current?


What is avalanche effect in semiconductor?


What is the difference between Zener effect and Avalanche effect?

What is the difference between auto transformer and transformer?

Which configuration do not need a center tapped transformer?

Where are center tapped transformer used?

What is a center tap in a transformer?

What is the principle of full wave rectifier?
