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Why mostly a transister is used as amplifier than diode?

A diode is not an amplifier. It is a rectifier with asymmetrical voltage breakdown voltages. Usually the forward voltage is around 0.6V to 0.7V (silicon), and the reverse voltage is smaller than breakdown voltage, which is much higher. A transistor can be used as an amplifier, by taking into account the fact that the voltage breakdown curves vary, usually collector-emitter, as a function of some other current, usually base-emitter, but this depends on the class of the amplifier and whether or not the transistor is driven into saturation.


Can a schottky diode used as a current amplifier?

A Schottky diode is not typically used as a current amplifier; it is primarily designed for fast switching and low forward voltage drop applications. While it can conduct current efficiently, its function is to rectify or clamp signals rather than amplify current. Current amplification is generally achieved using transistors or operational amplifiers, which are specifically designed for that purpose. Therefore, while a Schottky diode can handle current, it does not provide current amplification.


Why is the rectifier diode never operated in the breakdown region?

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What are two conditions under which diode is operated?

A diode is primarily operated in two conditions: forward bias and reverse bias. In forward bias, the positive terminal of the voltage source is connected to the anode and the negative terminal to the cathode, allowing current to flow through the diode. In reverse bias, the connections are reversed, preventing current flow and allowing the diode to block current, except for a small leakage current. These operating conditions are fundamental to the diode's function in circuits.


What is the use of finding the bandwidth of an amplifier?

A: Any amplifier will have greater band with if operated open loop. It will also be very unstable so negative feedback is implemented for that reason. There is some drawback when feedback the band width of the amplifier decreases, So is important to find out if the amplifier when stable will it have the band width required

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Why mostly a transister is used as amplifier than diode?

A diode is not an amplifier. It is a rectifier with asymmetrical voltage breakdown voltages. Usually the forward voltage is around 0.6V to 0.7V (silicon), and the reverse voltage is smaller than breakdown voltage, which is much higher. A transistor can be used as an amplifier, by taking into account the fact that the voltage breakdown curves vary, usually collector-emitter, as a function of some other current, usually base-emitter, but this depends on the class of the amplifier and whether or not the transistor is driven into saturation.


Zener diode operates In an extremely high forward bias?

False, a zener diode is normally operated reverse biased in breakdown.


Can a schottky diode used as a current amplifier?

A Schottky diode is not typically used as a current amplifier; it is primarily designed for fast switching and low forward voltage drop applications. While it can conduct current efficiently, its function is to rectify or clamp signals rather than amplify current. Current amplification is generally achieved using transistors or operational amplifiers, which are specifically designed for that purpose. Therefore, while a Schottky diode can handle current, it does not provide current amplification.


Why is the rectifier diode never operated in the breakdown region?

cz forword baise


Can a diode be used as rectifier diode?

yes, diode can be used as rectifier diode to convert ac to dc