p-n Junction Diode - Forward and Reverse Bias Characteristics
p-n Junction Diode - Forward and Reverse Bias Characteristics: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Forward Biasing of Junction Diode, Reverse Biasing of Junction Diode, Zener Breakdown & Expression for Variation of Current with Voltage of P-N Junction Diode etc.
Important Questions on p-n Junction Diode - Forward and Reverse Bias Characteristics
Which of the following circuit diagram of p – n junction diode is (i) forward bias and in (ii) reverse bias:

The breakdown mechanism in a lightly doped P-N junction under reverse biased condition is called _____ breakdown.

Low doping required for Avalanche breakdown in diodes.

The breakdown that occurs in reverse bias conditions in a narrow junction diode is known as

Pick out the incorrect statement regarding reverse saturation current in the p-n junction diode.

The reverse saturation current in a p-n junction diode is due to only the;

Is reverse saturation current dependent upon the change in temperature ? Explain.

What is reverse saturation current in diode ? Why it is temperature dependent ?

Reverse bias applied to a junction diode.

Currents flowing in each of the following circuits and respectively are

Identify the semiconductor devices whose characteristics are given below, in the order :

The forward-biased diode connection among the following is:

Find for the circuit given below.

Two identical PN junction are joined in series with a battery shown below. For which potential drop is same.

Two identical junctions may be connected in series with a battery in three ways. The potential difference across the two junctions are equal in

The circuit shown below contains two ideal diodes, each with a forward resistance of If the battery voltage is the current through the resistance (in amperes) is:

In reverse bias of a p-n junction diode, the reverse current is very small and is voltage independent upto certain reverse bias voltage, known as

In the given circuit, Current through the battery is :-

The forward-bias voltage of a diode is changed from to the current changes from to What is the value of the forward bias resistance?

In the circuit given below, the value of the current is
