Problems On Semiconductor Diode
Problems On Semiconductor Diode
Q1. An a.c. voltage of peak value 20 V is connected in series with a silicon diode and
load resistance of 500 Ω. If the forward resistance of diode is 10 Ω, find:
(i) peak current through diode (ii) peak output voltage
What will be these values if the diode is assumed to be ideal?
Fig. 1
Q2. Find the current through the diode in the circuit shown in Fig. 2(i). Assume
the diode to be ideal.
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Q3. Calculate the current through 48 Ω resistor in the circuit shown in Fig. 3 (i).
Assume the diodes to be of silicon and forward resistance of each diode is 1 Ω.
Fig. 3
Q4. Determine the current I in the circuit shown in Fig. 4 (i). Assume the diodes to
be of silicon and forward resistance of diodes to be zero.
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Q5. Find the voltage VA in the circuit shown in Fig. 5 (i). Use simplified model.
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Q6. Find VQ and ID in the network shown in Fig. 6(i). Use simplified model.
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Q7. Determine current through each diode in the circuit shown in Fig. 7 (i). Use
simplified model. Assume diodes to be similar.
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Q8. Determine the currents I1, I2 and I3 for the network shown in Fig. 8(i). Use
simplified model for the diodes.
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Q9. Determine if the diode (ideal) in Fig. 9 (i) is forward biased or reverse biased.
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Q10. Determine the state of diode for the circuit shown in Fig. 10 (i) and find I D and VD.
Assume simplified model for the diode.
Fig. 10