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Why is the diode reverse biased in energy band gap experiment?
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∙ 11y ago
In reverse bias,the currents flowing through the junctioare very smalland interal heating of junction does not takes place
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Why the n-jfet is operated with the negative voltage not the positive voltage?
In a JFET the only insulation between the gate and the channel is a reverse biased diode junction, if this junction becomes forward biased then the gate and channel are effectively shorted and the device no longer acts as a transistor (it will act as a forward biased diode instead). In the n-channel JFET, the gate is the P-side of this diode and the channel is the N-side of this diode. To keep this diode reverse biased (and the device operating as a transistor) therefor the gate MUST always be maintained at a voltage more negative than the most negative section of the channel.
Explain the working principal of diode with diagram?
A diode when forward biased will allow the flow of current while reverse biasing will cut off the flow of current. It is the basic building block of any semiconductor.
What happens to leakage current of the diode when temperature changes?
The reverse-biased leakage of a diode is due to to two things. One, a physical property of the diode known as free-carrier recombination. The electrons and positrons which exist near the p-n boundary are constantly re-combining. This creates a fixed current known as the saturation current. If the diode is reverse biased, then the saturation current flows in the external circuit. Two, contamination in the diode causes a current which is like a resistor connected in parallel with the diode. A good rule of thumb is that the total reverse-biased diode leakage current (One + Two) will double every 10 degrees C. For the very best diodes, with tiny leakages, search for the forum comments of Dr. Winfield Hill on the topic of very clean diodes with ultra-low leakage.
In which configuration does a diode conduct?
Forward biased is the configuratiuon that a diode conducts.
Describe forward bias of a diode?
When the polarity of the battery is such that electrons are allowed to flow through the diode,then the diode is said to be forward-biased. Conversely, when the battery is "backward" and the diode blocks current, then the diode is said to be reverse-biased. A diode may be thought of as like a switch: "closed" when forward-biased and "open" when reverse-biased.
When both junction of npn diode reverse biased the the diode in what state?
reverse biased
How is a non-conducting diode biased?
A nonconducting diode is biased in the reversed direction (reverse polarization).
Why do we get current in reverse bias?
because semiconductor diodes are not perfect insulators when reverse biased. if you want a diode that is a perfect insulator when reverse biased, use a vacuum tube diode.
When the both junction of NPN diode is reverse biased then the diode is mode?
cutoff
When both junctions of NPN diode are reverse biased then diode is in which mode?
Transistor will be in OFF mode.
When both junctions of NPN diode are reverse biased then the diode is in which mode?
Transistor will be in OFF mode.
When the both junction of npn diode is reverse biased then the diode in which mode?
Transistor will be in OFF mode.
What is leakage current of zener diode?
The leakage current of a (zener) diode is the current that leaks when a diode is connected in reverse biased.
What is the leakage current of zener diode?
The leakage current of a (zener) diode is the current that leaks when a diode is connected in reverse biased.
What is a half-biased diode?
A diode can only be biased in one direction at a time. It is either forward biased, in which case it conducts, or it is reverse biased in which case it does not, unless its reverse breakdown voltage has been reached. Perhaps you are thinking of a half-wave rectifier, where only one diode is used to conduct on alternate half-cycles of the AC input?
What is the reverse recovery time of semiconductor diode?
When a diode passes from forward biased to reverse biased it takes a short period of time for the charge carriers in the vicinity of the junction to recombine and create a nonconducting depletion region. During this time period the diode conducts in the reverse direction, this is called the reverse recovery time. Its different for every kind of diode, to get the value for a specific diode consult the datasheet.
Why silicon controlled rectifier doesn't work in reverse biased condition?
Because when reverse biased it behaves like any other rectifier/diode.
