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Question 1

The maximum reverse-bias potential that can be applied before entering the Zener region is called the

Answer 1

peak inverse voltage (referred to simply as the PIV rating) or the peak reverse voltage (denoted by PRV rating).

Question 2

Silicon Diode

Answer 2

PIV rating: 1000 V • Temperature range: 200 °C
• Threshold voltage: 0.7 V

Question 3

Germanium Diode

Answer 3

PIV rating: 400 V • Temperature range: 100 °C
• Threshold voltage: 0.3 V

Question 4

Effects of Temperature

Forward Region

Answer 4

The threshold voltage will decrease by an amount of 2.5 mV for Germanium diodes and 2.0 mV for Silicon diodes for every degree Celsius increase in temperature.

Question 5

Effects of Temperature

Reverse Region

Answer 5

The reverse saturation current will double for every 10 °C increase in temperature. The Zener breakdown voltage will increase as the temperature increases