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- 19 Dec 2018
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- 28 May 2026
Explanation
When employing a crystal diode for rectification, the Peak Inverse Current (PIC) rating is crucial because it indicates the maximum reverse current the diode can withstand without damage.
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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.Which characteristic of a zener diode is primarily used in its functioning?
- 2.Given an AC input with an RMS voltage of 400/√2 volts applied to a half-wave rectifier, what is the required Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) rating of the diode?
- 3.For which type of rectifier is a transformer required?
- 4.What is a major drawback of using a half-wave rectifier?
- 5.What type of breakdown voltage characterizes a Zener diode?
- 6.Why is a resistor placed in series with a zener diode in its circuit?
- 7.Within its breakdown region, a Zener diode functions as which type of source?
- 8.What type of device is a zener diode classified as?
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