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  • A reverse biased diode will act as an open switch.


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    • 1. The positive lead of a diode is the cathode.

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    • 2. A rectifying diode can change ac voltage to dc voltage.

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    • 3. Dark current is a small reverse current that flows in a photodiode that is receiving no light.

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    • 4. The PIV rating of a diode in a full-wave bridge rectifier is more than that required for a full-wave center-tapped configuration.

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    • 5. An LED can be tested with an ohmmeter.

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    • 6. Doping semiconductive material is the process of putting a small amount of pentavalent or trivalent atoms in with tetravalent atoms.

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    • 7. The barrier potential is the small difference of potential created by positive and negative ions on either side of the depletion region.

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    • 8. If a bridge rectifier is used, it is not necessary to use a transformer.

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    • 9. A common problem with rectifiers is open diodes.

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    • 10. Reverse biasing a pn junction allows the flow of majority current.

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