semiconductor physics
Diode Switching Transients: Turn-On and Turn-Off Explained
The pn junction is typically used as an electrical switch. In forward bias, referred to as the on state, a relatively…
By -
February 01, 2016
Read Now
diode
MCQ
PN Junction Breakdown: Zener vs Avalanche, Temperature Coefficient & Zener Regulator (with MCQs)
When a PN junction is reverse-biased, only a tiny leakage current flows until the reverse voltage reaches a critica…
By -
January 26, 2016
Read Now
electronics
PN Junction Formation: Depletion Region and Barrier Potential
We knew there that the most important characteristic of a PN-junction or diode is its ability to conduct current in …
By -
December 14, 2015
Read Now
MCQ
Semiconductor Diode: Working, V-I Characteristics, Types & Rectifiers (with MCQs)
The semiconductor diode is the simplest electronic device — a one-way valve for current — yet it powers every phon…
By -
December 07, 2015
Read Now