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Why is the current nearly zero at a voltage less than 0.4 v in a forward biased silicon diode?
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The current is nearly zero at a voltage less than 0.4v in a forward biased silicon diode because of the small forward-bias voltage.
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How much voltage is there across a silicon diode when it is forward biased?
0.7 The voltage across a silicon diode when it is forward biased should be greater than or equal (>=) 0.7volts.
If the cathode voltage of a forward biased silicon diode is 4.5 v what is the anode voltage?
The nominal forward bias voltage of a silicon diode is 0.7V, depending on current and temperature. If the cathode is 4.5V, the anode should be around 5.2V.
When a diode is properly forward biased what is the voltage drop across it equal to?
The forward biased voltage drop of a diode depends on the type of diode and the current through the diode. A typical silicon diode will exhibit a voltage drop between 0.6v and 1.4v depending on current. An LED might range from 2v to 3v. A germanium diode might go a low as 0.2v. Bottom line; it varies.
What is the voltage required to turn on a silicon transistor?
basically a .6v to .7v is required to saturate the transistor The collector to emitter region will begin to become conductive once the base emitter junction is forward biased enough. Depending on the current through the base-emitter junction, the forward voltage drop could be anywhere from around .55 to .8 volts. .6 to .7 volts minimum is a good approximation not taking into account the device characteristics. Bipolar transistors (npn pnp) are current to current devices not voltage to current. This is for silicon transistors, germanium devices are lower forward voltage devices. Around .3 volts.
What happen of a a diode When forward-biased?
when a diode is forward biased it conducts current
How much voltage is there across a silicon diode when it is forward biased?
0.7 The voltage across a silicon diode when it is forward biased should be greater than or equal (>=) 0.7volts.
If the cathode voltage of a forward biased silicon diode is 4.5 v what is the anode voltage?
The nominal forward bias voltage of a silicon diode is 0.7V, depending on current and temperature. If the cathode is 4.5V, the anode should be around 5.2V.
What happend when a diode is forward biased?
The diode conducts at its forward breakdown voltage. Depending on the current, and the type of diode, the voltage could be anywhere between 0.2 and 3.5 volts, with a nominal silicon range of 0.7 to 1.4.
When a diode is properly forward biased what is the voltage drop across it equal to?
The forward biased voltage drop of a diode depends on the type of diode and the current through the diode. A typical silicon diode will exhibit a voltage drop between 0.6v and 1.4v depending on current. An LED might range from 2v to 3v. A germanium diode might go a low as 0.2v. Bottom line; it varies.
What are the vi characteristics of ideal diodes?
Zero current flow when reverse biased, zero voltage drop when forward biased.
What is the forward biased knee voltage for a 1n4001 silicon diode?
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.
Can a silicon diode be forward biased if the anode voltage is negative?
To be forward biased any diode (e.g. vacuum tube, crystal, junction, point contact) must have its relative anode voltage more positive than its cathode voltage. If the absolute anode voltage is negative but the cathode voltage is even more negative, then the diode will be forward biased. But as your question made no mention at all of the cathode, I cannot tell if this is the case or not.
What is meant by cut in voltage?
Cut-in voltage is the value of voltage at which appreciable current begins to flow when a pn junction is forward biased.
What do you mean by DC forward voltage?
DC forward voltage is generally related to diodes. It means the voltage across the diode when the diode is forward biased, i.e. when the anode is more positive than the cathode. The forward voltage is the drop across the diode. The amount of drop is a function of current. For typical silicon diodes, the forward voltage drop ranges from 0.6 volts for very small currents, to 1.5 or more volts for large currents.
What is the voltage required to turn on a silicon transistor?
basically a .6v to .7v is required to saturate the transistor The collector to emitter region will begin to become conductive once the base emitter junction is forward biased enough. Depending on the current through the base-emitter junction, the forward voltage drop could be anywhere from around .55 to .8 volts. .6 to .7 volts minimum is a good approximation not taking into account the device characteristics. Bipolar transistors (npn pnp) are current to current devices not voltage to current. This is for silicon transistors, germanium devices are lower forward voltage devices. Around .3 volts.
When a voltage is applied across a diode and current flows we say the diode is what?
One description would be forward biased.
What happen of a a diode When forward-biased?
when a diode is forward biased it conducts current
