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The resister always being used to save components to damage by absorbing extra voltages, diode works on 0.7 volts n usually having 15 volts from the source so extra voltages drops across the resister and it works safely.
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What is a real diode?
whether we know that p-n diode is real diode. But still in case of semeconductor we see then silics is real diode.
What is the purpose of the diode inside the relay?
If it is a light emitting diode it is there to let you know that the relay is energized. In my experience, when a DC current is removed from a coil, the polarity of the magnetic field reverses and if it weren't for the diode, the relay would "chatter". The diode polarity is oppsite of the actuating voltage.
What is PIV.Why PIV of a semiconductor diode is important?
peak inverse voltage... piv of semiconductor is impoetant bcz we need to know after a peak voltage the diode get breakdown or damaged... so we need to know the peak voltage. piv is a point which withstands the maximum reverse biased voltage. after which the diode get damaged.
How do you find unknown value of a resistor when total resistor values and voltage are known in a series circuit?
A: If you know the total resistance and total voltage then you know total current flow for the circuit, this current will be same for every resistor in series however the voltage drop will change for each resistor . So measuring the voltage drop across the resistor in question and divide by the total current will give you the resistor value.
Why resistance use in silicon diode characteristics?
Resistance is used in characterizing silicon diodes, or any component for that matter, because the equivalent resistance in a certain condition tells you what the circuit will do in that condition. It is true that a diode is not a resistor, but it has an equivalent resistance at each point on it operating curve. Let take three points, for example... With one ampere of current, the forward voltage might be 0.68 volts. That corresponds, using Ohm's law, to a resistance of 0.68 ohms. With ten amperes of current, the forward voltage might be 1.15 volts. That corresponds to a resistance of 0.115 ohms. With 25 amperes of current, the forward voltage might be 1.7 voltage. That corresponds to a resistance of 0.068 ohms. You can obtain the forward resistance curve from the manufacturer's data sheet. Even if there is only a voltage versus current curve, you can calculate resistance using Ohm's law. You need to know the resistance curve in order to design the circuit that uses the diode. In high performance situations, such as in large power supplies, the resistance of the diode may well be critical, and would therefore be a factor in selecting which diode amongst several choices to choose.
If I am given a circuit made of a diode a surge resistor and a DC source with which you can easily reverse the polarities what instruments do I need to know if the diode operates properly or not?
Any of these: Voltmeter: Across the Resistor, Vmax when diode conducts, 0 when you switch polarity Across the diode Vmin when conducting, Vmax when not. Ammeter: in series with ckt, Amax when conducting Amin when not, etc. Ohmmeter: No power required. Lo R one way, Hi R when leads reversed
How do you test a light emitting diode?
You can test it by puting it in forward bias with a resistor. Use a dc voltage source of 5 volts and put it in series with 250 Ohms resistor. Or use 9volts with a 450 Ohms resistor. Basically you need 20mA of forward current usually. Smaller current will reduce brightness.
What characteristics are needed to be an electrician?
Patience and know things about electricity
What is a real diode?
whether we know that p-n diode is real diode. But still in case of semeconductor we see then silics is real diode.
How do you find voltage rating of zener diode?
It should be marked, either on the diode or on the box it came in. If you can't find the mark, then you have to measure it yourself. Take the zener diode, a battery or DC power supply, and a resistor. Wire them all in series, with the NEG (cathode) end of the diode closer to the POSitive side of the battery or power supply. Connect your voltmeter across the diode, and slowlyincrease the power supply output voltage while watching the meter. You'll see the voltage across the diode increase slowly, tracking the power supply, until you reach the Zener voltage. At that point, the voltage across the diode won't increase any more; it'll just stay there at its 'reverse breakdown' voltage, which is the Zener voltage. (If the voltage across the diode goes to around a volt and won't go any higher, the polarity is wrong. Reverse either the diode or else the power supply.) You probably want a wild guess at what the value of the resistor should be. That's difficult to specify if I don't know the power rating of the Zener diode you're testing. I'm going to make the following suggestion completely in the blind: Select the resistor to limit the series current to 30 mA even if you have to crank the power supply up to 50 volts. R = 50/.03 = 1.5 to 2 K-ohms, rated for a couple of watts.
What is the purpose of the diode inside the relay?
If it is a light emitting diode it is there to let you know that the relay is energized. In my experience, when a DC current is removed from a coil, the polarity of the magnetic field reverses and if it weren't for the diode, the relay would "chatter". The diode polarity is oppsite of the actuating voltage.
How do you know if the blower motor resistor is bad?
A malfunctioning blower motor resistor will cause the blower motor not to work. When the resistor is bad the blower motors will not turn on.
How diode can be used as a thermometer?
yes it can. i cant believe you didn't know that.
Why is a diode called unidirectional?
A diode is unidirectional because of the diode only conduct in forwardbias .As you know the diode have two terminal cathode and anode . and when the positive terminal of battery connected to the p-side and other terminal connected to the other terminal of diode then diode is called forward biased . and when it connection is just opposite then it become in reverse biased . so we can finally say that the diode is unidirectional
What is PIV.Why PIV of a semiconductor diode is important?
peak inverse voltage... piv of semiconductor is impoetant bcz we need to know after a peak voltage the diode get breakdown or damaged... so we need to know the peak voltage. piv is a point which withstands the maximum reverse biased voltage. after which the diode get damaged.
What resistor should you use to get 9v to 6v?
You can only use a resistor to drop a voltage at a constant current. If you know the current, use Ohm's law to calculate the resistor value.
What is the forward voltage across diode based on its colors?
Diodes do not have color codes as far as I know. The "turn on" voltage is usually in the ballpark of .4 - .8 volts, and is dependent on the type of diode (germanium, etc.). You may be referring to resistors. Look up in google resistor color code, and this should help you. There will be three colored lines, two are the resistance, the third is a scaling factor. For example, if the first two colors match 82, and the third matches 3, the resistor is a 82 x 1000 = 8.2k ohm resistor. There may also be a fourth color; this denotes the resistance tolerance (1, 2, 5, or 10 percent). If the tolerance is 10%, the above example may range from 8.2k + / 1 820 ohms.
