A: 6.2 volts for zeners are very sharp. Lower then that the knee is sloppy and above the sharpness decreases. A 3,2 v zener maybe nothings more then diodes in series, The sharpness of the knee is more pronounced into Vbe breakdown of transistors however the voltage cannot be predicted
there is no forward breakdown voltage for any diode
The critical value of the voltage, at which the breakdown of a P-N junction diode occurs is called the breakdown voltage.The breakdown voltage depends on the width of the depletion region, which, in turn, depends on the doping level. The junction offers almost zero resistance at the breakdown point.
forward breakover voltage is slightly smaller than reverse breakdown voltage
After breakdown voltage is reached in a zener diode the current increases drastically.
It is about 0.7 volt for Silicon diodes.
A: 6.2 volts for zeners are very sharp. Lower then that the knee is sloppy and above the sharpness decreases. A 3,2 v zener maybe nothings more then diodes in series, The sharpness of the knee is more pronounced into Vbe breakdown of transistors however the voltage cannot be predicted
Break down voltages happens at low voltages (.6 for silicon & .3 for germanium), whereas knee voltages at higher voltages. That's why its cheaper.
A; The 1N4xxx series of rectifier diodes are specified as 1 amp forward conduction. the last number signify the maxi mun reverse voltage it can sustain without breakdown.
there is no forward breakdown voltage for any diode
The point in the forward operating region of the characteristic curve where conduction starts to increase rapidly is called Knee voltage of a PN Junction Diode.The breakdown voltage of a diode is the minimum reverse voltage to make the diode conduct in reverse.(or) Breakdown voltage is a parameter of a diode that defines the largest reverse voltage that can be applied without causing an exponential increase in the current in the diode.-- Dinakar
The critical value of the voltage, at which the breakdown of a P-N junction diode occurs is called the breakdown voltage.The breakdown voltage depends on the width of the depletion region, which, in turn, depends on the doping level. The junction offers almost zero resistance at the breakdown point.
forward breakover voltage is slightly smaller than reverse breakdown voltage
After breakdown voltage is reached in a zener diode the current increases drastically.
Cut in voltage (Knee voltage): The forward voltage at which the current through the P-N Junction starts increasing rapidly is called as Cut in voltage or knee voltage.
The breakdown voltage of an insulator is the minimum voltage that makes it partially conductive electrically. On the other hand, the breakdown voltage in a diode refers to the minimum reverse voltage to cause it to conduct in reverse.
It is the rated test voltage that will not cause insulation breakdown.