What is an Ideal Diode - Working and its V-I Characteristics: Diode is a two terminal device that permits only unidirectional conduction. It conducts well in the forward direction and…
Theory of PN Junction Diodes Articles: Diode Failure Modes and Causes: We would certainly like for solid-state components to be 100% reliable but this is unfortunately not true. All solid-state…
PN Junction Diode Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What is a P-N junction? Ans. The contact surface between the layers of P-type and N-type semiconductor pieces placed together so as to…
IR Emitters or Infrared-emitting diodes: IR Emitters or Infrared-emitting diodes are solid-state gallium arsenide devices that emit a beam of radiant flux when forward biased. Fig. 25.53 depicts the basic…
Diode Clamping Circuit - Positive and Negative Clamping: Diode Clamping Circuit - A circuit that places either the +ve or -ve peak of a signal at a desired level is…
Diode Clipping Circuit - Types and Applications: Diode Clipping Circuit - For a clipping circuit at least two components—an ideal diode and resistor are required and sometimes a dc battery…
Transistor approximation (Ideal, Second and Higher): An NPN transistor is shown in Fig. 10.71 (a). Voltage appearing across the emitter diode is denoted by VBE and that appearing across the…
Power Diode - Structure, Symbol, Characteristics and Types: Diodes find many applications in electronics and electrical engiÂneering circuits. Power diodes play a significant role in power electronics for conversion of…